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marksorenson(at)sprintpcs
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 9:43 am    Post subject: Aircraft Paint Reply with quote
Hello all again.

I am looking into the process of Painting my Yak 55M and was wondering if I could solicit the group for input on their opinion on the type of paint and process they use for stripping and painting their airplane. Mine is a 93 model and the tail fabric looks to be in excellent condition. Thanks again for any an all input. I live in the Atlanta area. Know any good painters you would recomend?
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:39 am    Post subject: Aircraft Paint Reply with quote
Checkout my blog http://commiewarbird.blogspot.com/ , where I
chronicled my CJ paint project. I chose to use Kleen Strip Aircraft
paint remover. It worked very well, but you have to make sure that you
neutralize it well by washing thoroughly with water, and vinegar. If
your anodizing is in good shape, you can forgo the alodine. I used
DuPonts Variprime self etching primer, this precludes the use of an
acid wash for your conversion coating, but I did the acid wash anyway
since it also helped in neutralizing the stripper. A better approach
would be to use a conversion coating and an epoxy primer like DuPont
Colar. Make sure you knock down your primer with scotch brite pads and
some light sanding before shooting your top coat, for a glassy smooth
surface, and wash thoroughly. Finally I used DuPonts Imron as my Top
Coat, and sprayed with an HVLP gun in order to minimize overspray.

A note on the use of HVLP you need plenty of air volume and about
30-40 PSI at the gun to avoid sags and runs, regardless of what the
gun instructions may say. Also I made the mistake of not having
adequate lighting, which resulted in orange peel, and runs.

Overall I got a nice result if not a proffesional job ( severall
booboo's) but it looks a 100 times better than it did before.

Ernie

On 1/18/06, Mark Sorenson <marksorenson(at)sprintpcs.com> wrote:
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Hello all again.

I am looking into the process of Painting my Yak 55M and was wondering if I could solicit the group for input on their opinion on the type of paint and process they use for stripping and painting their airplane. Mine is a 93 model and the tail fabric looks to be in excellent condition. Thanks again for any an all input. I live in the Atlanta area. Know any good painters you would recomend?
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Mark-
678-GO-FLY-HI
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:40 am    Post subject: Aircraft Paint Reply with quote
Mark,
Doug Sapp here.
I use a product called Captain Lee's Spray Strip. It is non corrosive,
washes off with and is neutralized (a very important point) by water. It
works best when used in conjunction with a high pressure HOT pressure
washer. I have used it to strip the paint off fabric and it seemed to work
well except on cotton/linen tapes. Ceconite and Stitts seemed to be pretty
compatible if you don't leave it on a long time and are careful in scraping
off the old paint. I would recommend trying a small area on the fabric
covered surfaces before you go at "full tilt".

You can find out your closest dealer by calling 800-343-9763 or email
halon(at)halonmarketing.com

Whatever you use, stay away from anything that is corrosive.

Give me a call if you need more info.

Always Yakin,
Doug Sapp

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