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 Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 11:57 am Post subject: Interior paint under upholstery? |
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Todd,
It appears that we are probably at similar points in the build. My opinion would be to paint the interior now. I don’t know what primer you used, but I would guess that it probably requires a top coat. The top coat over the primer will be a more effective sealer than just the primer. I used AKZO on most of the parts. AKZO doesn’t require a top coat, since it’s a two part epoxy, however, it needs to be covered with a more pleasant color. I’m probably going to go with gray as well. I have some of the interior parts primed with NAPA 7720, which does require a top coat.
As far as sequence of painting, I’m still contemplating the best approach. I’m thinking that paint the aluminum before canopy attach and rudder installation, but only those pieces that are visible. That way I don’t have to work about masking too many items. I suspect the canopy can be painted before mounting to make life easier, although the whole canopy doesn’t have to be painted if you have a headliner. I imagine that painting with the canopy on would create some real interesting overspray issues.
I would be interested in hearing from others as to what worked and didn’t work for them.
bob
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Todd Agold
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Subject: Interior paint under upholstery?
I'm nearing the point of being done with the interior aluminum and will be transisioning to the fiberglass. I know a lot of people have painted their interior at this point. My question is, do you really need to? I've primed all my interior parts gray and plan on a grey interior from Flightline. I know that the interior covers most of the interior structure and there is some minor painting to be done. Is there any benefit to painting the whole thing vesus just the portions that won't be covered? I'm thinking that I could save some weight (hey, it adds up  ) by just painting a few areas after I get the cabin top secured and doors done. Any thoughts or experiences out there?
Thanks!
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Jim Berry
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| Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: Interior paint under upholstery? |
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I sprayed the entire interior. I decided it was going to take more time to figure out what areas were not going to be covered by the Flightline interior and mask it off, than it was to shoot the whole thing. Abby sent me a sample of the material, and my local paint shop was able to mix a dead on match.
Jim Berry
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nukeflyboy
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| Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:20 pm Post subject: Re: Interior paint under upholstery? |
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I am at the same point and have decided to paint before the lid goes on. You don't have to, but it will be more of a challenge later and you will curse yourself if you don't. I am not painting everything - only what shows. The primer is enough for the surfaces that will be hidden. I see no reason to waste $100/gal paint on something that won't show. It just adds weight.
Remember that $450,000 Cessnas don't even bother to prime most of their aluminum.
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