Stewart systems paint - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T02:24:41Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/stewart-systems-paint?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A647766&feed=yes&xn_auth=noPainted the cowling, spinner,…tag:zenith.aero,2019-06-19:2606393:Comment:6807402019-06-19T01:03:18.475ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>Painted the cowling, spinner, and wing root skins this past weekend, that should be it for paint! </p>
<p>Well, except for maybe some trim colors someday soon.......</p>
<p>Painted the cowling, spinner, and wing root skins this past weekend, that should be it for paint! </p>
<p>Well, except for maybe some trim colors someday soon.......</p> Including the main landing ge…tag:zenith.aero,2018-11-04:2606393:Comment:6522772018-11-04T10:45:45.261ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>Including the main landing gear, primer and paint added 7 lbs to the fuselage of my 701. Again this weight increase is only the fully assembled fuselage and excludes the wings and tail. </p>
<p>Including the main landing gear, primer and paint added 7 lbs to the fuselage of my 701. Again this weight increase is only the fully assembled fuselage and excludes the wings and tail. </p> I plan to paint the fuselage…tag:zenith.aero,2018-10-22:2606393:Comment:6507992018-10-22T22:55:56.685ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>I plan to paint the fuselage tomorrow. The wings and tail pieces turned out well with one wing needing some fine sanding to remove the “trash”. Orange peel varied by piece, from negligible to moderate, some light wet sanding with 1000 grit paper made it look better. I will invest in a DA buffer and some very light cut polish and finish this weekend. So far I am pleased with the look.</p>
<p>I plan to paint the fuselage tomorrow. The wings and tail pieces turned out well with one wing needing some fine sanding to remove the “trash”. Orange peel varied by piece, from negligible to moderate, some light wet sanding with 1000 grit paper made it look better. I will invest in a DA buffer and some very light cut polish and finish this weekend. So far I am pleased with the look.</p> Noticed after priming a wing…tag:zenith.aero,2018-10-09:2606393:Comment:6488722018-10-09T23:13:52.174ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>Noticed after priming a wing (after washing and etching first), some Zinc chromate appeared as a rusty brown color at the lift strut bracket seam and a few adjacent rivet heads. The paint covered it nicely.</p>
<p>Noticed after priming a wing (after washing and etching first), some Zinc chromate appeared as a rusty brown color at the lift strut bracket seam and a few adjacent rivet heads. The paint covered it nicely.</p> Finished everything but the f…tag:zenith.aero,2018-10-09:2606393:Comment:6487882018-10-09T09:48:38.423ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>Finished everything but the fuselage over the long weekend with help from my lovely shop assistant. Learned that by holding the gun too far from the metal during my passes I was creating “trash” (looked like fuzzy dust). Also gave up on the clock. Instead, by ensuring I had the right tack (sticky but no transfer of primer or paint to the glove when touched with a gloved knuckle) I could keep the gun closer when spraying. No trash and fewer passes required. </p>
<p>Finished everything but the fuselage over the long weekend with help from my lovely shop assistant. Learned that by holding the gun too far from the metal during my passes I was creating “trash” (looked like fuzzy dust). Also gave up on the clock. Instead, by ensuring I had the right tack (sticky but no transfer of primer or paint to the glove when touched with a gloved knuckle) I could keep the gun closer when spraying. No trash and fewer passes required. </p> I wonder too! That’s the tech…tag:zenith.aero,2018-10-03:2606393:Comment:6476982018-10-03T09:48:37.747ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>I wonder too! That’s the technique I’ve been using. When I’m done most are what I’d call acceptable for a novice but- only one of my five parts I would call good, the other four having an almost smooth finish with no runs or drips but the full deep gloss I achieved on the rudder is not there, I’ll have to go back over those with a gloss coat this weekend. I’ve watched the YouTube videos and think I’m following the instructions. </p>
<p>I wonder too! That’s the technique I’ve been using. When I’m done most are what I’d call acceptable for a novice but- only one of my five parts I would call good, the other four having an almost smooth finish with no runs or drips but the full deep gloss I achieved on the rudder is not there, I’ll have to go back over those with a gloss coat this weekend. I’ve watched the YouTube videos and think I’m following the instructions. </p> I know everybody 'likes' unso…tag:zenith.aero,2018-10-03:2606393:Comment:6476892018-10-03T03:09:09.211ZOliver Reikhttps://zenith.aero/profile/OliverReik
<p>I know everybody 'likes' unsolicited advice, but was wondering if you're doing it right!?</p>
<p>Stewart recommends to build up the paint with multiple smooth tack coats until full coverage is achieved, followed by a single wet coat.</p>
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<p>While some paints are easier to spray than others, a rough finish, runs and sags are usually a result of improper technique and / or incorrect settings and / or poor equipment.</p>
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<p>I know everybody 'likes' unsolicited advice, but was wondering if you're doing it right!?</p>
<p>Stewart recommends to build up the paint with multiple smooth tack coats until full coverage is achieved, followed by a single wet coat.</p>
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<p>While some paints are easier to spray than others, a rough finish, runs and sags are usually a result of improper technique and / or incorrect settings and / or poor equipment.</p>
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<p>Oliver</p> Enjoying may not be he most a…tag:zenith.aero,2018-10-02:2606393:Comment:6477802018-10-02T22:02:24.995ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>Enjoying may not be he most accurate word. It may be my lack of experience with the product but it takes my full attention and concentration to avoid runs and drips with every single pass. I don’t intend to sound overly critical, so far I’ve painted five pieces, the rudder, elevator, horizontal stabilizer, and both slats and none really need any troublesome rework. I may add another color coat on a couple of them to achieve a consistent gloss but so far so good. Like most everything else…</p>
<p>Enjoying may not be he most accurate word. It may be my lack of experience with the product but it takes my full attention and concentration to avoid runs and drips with every single pass. I don’t intend to sound overly critical, so far I’ve painted five pieces, the rudder, elevator, horizontal stabilizer, and both slats and none really need any troublesome rework. I may add another color coat on a couple of them to achieve a consistent gloss but so far so good. Like most everything else about this project, about the time I finish I’ve figured it out and my last piece will be my best. I do like the single stage, easy cleanup and environmentally safe aspects. Ill post up a picture of the rudder, I’m happy with it as is. Meantime here’s a picture of the elevator in my makeshift booth (cheap outdoor party pavilion) and my repurposed wing stands.</p>
<p></p> So overall you are enjoying u…tag:zenith.aero,2018-10-02:2606393:Comment:6477662018-10-02T18:27:32.441ZBryan Walstromhttps://zenith.aero/profile/BryanWalstrom
<p>So overall you are enjoying using this product? Seriously considering it for my Cruzer. </p>
<p>So overall you are enjoying using this product? Seriously considering it for my Cruzer. </p> Hi Jim,
Anxious to see the r…tag:zenith.aero,2018-09-30:2606393:Comment:6473202018-09-30T21:50:12.460ZPerry Delanohttps://zenith.aero/profile/perrydelano
Hi Jim,<br />
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Anxious to see the results.<br />
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Perry
Hi Jim,<br />
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Anxious to see the results.<br />
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Perry