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llsbiii3(at)netzero.net
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 Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:56 am Post subject: paint blasting |
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Hi,
I have a G-35 that I have chemically stripped most of the paint. I have some residue left, primarily on the bottom of the airplane. I am thinking about using a media blasting to finish the touch up. I am thinking about using a blaster from Eastwood. Anyone have any experience or recommendations about doing this? The correct media, baking soda, plastic beads or walnuts shells?
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steven.d.dortch(at)us.arm
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| Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:28 am Post subject: paint blasting |
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What chemical process did you use and how difficult was It? I would like to repaint my straight 35 but the cost for my budget is prohibitive. And the paint job is really not that bad.
can anyone tell me how hard it is to "touch up" my paint. 7/8th of the paint is good. but the leading edges , nose and some details are getting pretty rough.
Steve D.
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lindbergh(at)cfl.rr.com
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| Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:02 pm Post subject: paint blasting |
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>>>>can anyone tell me how hard it is to "touch up" my paint.
Much depends on your standards for cosmetics, Steve.
If you're not too picky, doing the job so the final result looks *acceptable* isn't too hard.
But doing it so it looks right it takes equipment, skill and knowledge that few of us have.
IMHO, it takes hands-on experience (practice) to acquire the requisite skill and knowledge. Because I don't want to practice on the exterior of my Bo, I'd leave such re-painting to a professional or a skilled amateur.
I'm not trying to discourage you from doing it yourself. Many of us really like working on our aircraft. Instead, I'm urging you to first try repainting something similar -- a boat or a Cessna or something else unimportant.
In my case, I repainted the insides of the cowls and inspection panels of my B55. I'm glad I did it; although it wasn't a trivial task, it was fun.
But I'm also glad that no one but myself and the occasional mechanic will routinely see the results of my efforts. As I said, doing the job correctly takes experience, etc.
If Bob Newman of List offers any suggestions or tips on the subject, listen to him. He has been a tremendous help to me, and his advice proved to be, as they say, spot on.
--Mike Truffer
P.S. You might start by visiting the website of the mfgr of whatever paint is on your Bonanza. You'll probably find information on maintaining, repairing and repainting a well-cured topcoat. It will give you an idea of the scope of the contemplated job. Awgrip's site is excellent.
www.3m.com/aerospace/ may be informative, too.
P.P.S. Alan Witkin of the List repainted the leading edges of his Bo. You might track down his email address and contact him.
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steven.d.dortch(at)us.arm
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| Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:26 pm Post subject: paint blasting |
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Mike, Thanks for the hints. It is not so bad that my wife wants it repainted. I did repaint the interior widow posts, door and so on. all the exposed parts. Picked a pretty neutral (and forgiving) grey and used an airbrush. Looks great if I say so myself.
We have an old 1989 Chevy Suburban that may get painted first. I may get a chance to experiment on it.
This plane was originally polished aluminium with red trim. But as much as I put off washing the plane I can only imagine putting off polishing.
Blue Skies,
Steve D
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hnbunte(at)verizon.net
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| Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:33 pm Post subject: paint blasting |
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Hello,
I would advise checking with a good paint shop, for a 'touching-up' job...
yes, would be in the several hundreds of dollars, perhaps, but far better
than the Several Thousands for a good paint job...
Howard Bunte
1952 C35 ... N 1912D out here in soCAL (KCCB)
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