Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 17:04:22 -0800
From: Greg Nelson <gregsays@swbell.net>
Subject: Lancair.list V1 #221 (Painting)
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I hope this thread is as interesting to a lot of other Lancair builders
as it is to me.  I've got 125 hours flying time on a WLS primer-coated
LNC2 and it is time for me to contemplate paint materials, processes,
etc.  I especially would like to know what materials stick hard and
resist scratching--and perhaps even more importantly, what paint types
best accommodate touch up/repaint.  I intend to do the primary coats and
colors myself and later have professionals add their more complex
airbrush art to my high-gloss paint.

So, who among us have a success story in painting his airplane?  Who
among us is willing to say that he should have done something different
because of poor results, too much work, too expensive, etc.  A few words
of advise to the many of us who have yet to paint might save us
hundreds, even thousands of hours and perhaps a lot of tears and
expense.

Alternatively, does anyone of know of a good way to get a short course
(video or book) in aircraft painting using the latest materials and
procedures?  (The video, "Aircraft Painting 101" on Marv's bookstore web
site looks promising but has anyone reviewed it?)
Greg Nelson

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