landing gear paint - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T11:02:54Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/landing-gear-paint?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A616081&feed=yes&xn_auth=no
Thanks for the tip, Charlestag:zenith.aero,2018-03-04:2606393:Comment:6172822018-03-04T15:57:37.341ZCarlos Sahttps://zenith.aero/profile/CarlosSa
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<p>Thanks for the tip, Charles</p>
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<p>Thanks for the tip, Charles</p> It's been a while since I pur…tag:zenith.aero,2018-03-03:2606393:Comment:6171672018-03-03T23:20:37.532ZCharles Millerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/charlesmiller
<p>It's been a while since I purchased any and I know it costs more than paint. The product is made by POR 15 chassis coat black in a spray can. It's tough and coats very smoothly. 7 years on my motorcycle forks and looks as good as the day I painted them. I used this on parts that I didn't want to powder coat. </p>
<p>It's been a while since I purchased any and I know it costs more than paint. The product is made by POR 15 chassis coat black in a spray can. It's tough and coats very smoothly. 7 years on my motorcycle forks and looks as good as the day I painted them. I used this on parts that I didn't want to powder coat. </p> Thank you all for your commen…tag:zenith.aero,2018-03-03:2606393:Comment:6171552018-03-03T15:01:42.246ZCarlos Sahttps://zenith.aero/profile/CarlosSa
<p>Thank you all for your comments, much appreciated.</p>
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<p>I still haven't decided, but I have already powder coated some parts (canopy frame, pedals, firewall), so I know how tough the material is.</p>
<p>I am leaning that way, unless I find someone nearby that can do the painting for me.</p>
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<p>Thank you all for your comments, much appreciated.</p>
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<p>I still haven't decided, but I have already powder coated some parts (canopy frame, pedals, firewall), so I know how tough the material is.</p>
<p>I am leaning that way, unless I find someone nearby that can do the painting for me.</p>
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<p>Carlos</p> We decided to to paint all st…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-26:2606393:Comment:6160092018-02-26T03:07:08.409ZOliver Reikhttps://zenith.aero/profile/OliverReik
<p>We decided to to paint all steel parts with a good epoxy primer an top coat. We then rinsed all accessible cavities's with SEM 39574 Rust Preventer Cavity Wax.</p>
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<p>The reasons why we decided against powder coating were that it can't be repaired, that the bond with the metal is not as strong as with an epoxy primer what makes it easier for rust to creep under it and that it also adds quite a bit of thickness, what can be problematic in some areas.</p>
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<p>Personally, I would…</p>
<p>We decided to to paint all steel parts with a good epoxy primer an top coat. We then rinsed all accessible cavities's with SEM 39574 Rust Preventer Cavity Wax.</p>
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<p>The reasons why we decided against powder coating were that it can't be repaired, that the bond with the metal is not as strong as with an epoxy primer what makes it easier for rust to creep under it and that it also adds quite a bit of thickness, what can be problematic in some areas.</p>
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<p>Personally, I would only powder coat parts, where wear is a bigger concern than corrosion, like the rudder pedals.</p>
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<p>Oliver</p> I also went with powder coati…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-26:2606393:Comment:6160812018-02-26T02:12:05.996ZChris Beebehttps://zenith.aero/profile/ChrisBeebe
<p>I also went with powder coating. Doesn't cost much and lasts for years to come.</p>
<p>I also went with powder coating. Doesn't cost much and lasts for years to come.</p> I had mine powder coated in P…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-26:2606393:Comment:6159982018-02-26T01:51:59.276ZLee Engelhttps://zenith.aero/profile/LeeEngel
<p>I had mine powder coated in Port Huron Michigan for less than $100 US..</p>
<p>I had mine powder coated in Port Huron Michigan for less than $100 US..</p> Powder-coating is the way to…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-26:2606393:Comment:6160762018-02-26T01:33:22.518ZJan Eggenfellnerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JanEggenfellner
<p>Powder-coating is the way to go on these.</p>
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<p>Or, you can paint but forget about aerosol stuff without a mixed in hardener. </p>
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<p>Powder-coating is the way to go on these.</p>
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<p>Or, you can paint but forget about aerosol stuff without a mixed in hardener. </p>
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</p> don't know about the availibi…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-26:2606393:Comment:6158382018-02-26T01:04:16.121ZDan Hillhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanHill
<p>don't know about the availibility in Canada, but Eastwood offers the 2 part epoxy in aerosol here in the US if that is the route you decide on. Dan.</p>
<p>don't know about the availibility in Canada, but Eastwood offers the 2 part epoxy in aerosol here in the US if that is the route you decide on. Dan.</p>