Video - How to paint an airplane - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T11:37:30Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/video-how-to-paint-an-airplane?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A645729&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've just posted the second v…tag:zenith.aero,2018-09-16:2606393:Comment:6456412018-09-16T14:48:50.360ZMark Pensenstadlerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MarkPensenstadler
<p>I've just posted the second video in my painting series. I filmed the complete process from start to finish of painting the elevators (and a couple of other parts.) At the end of the video, I show you a couple of cool things! You can check it out by clicking the link to my YouTube channel...</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb7ntdBT2Ag" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb7ntdBT2Ag</a></p>
<p>I've just posted the second video in my painting series. I filmed the complete process from start to finish of painting the elevators (and a couple of other parts.) At the end of the video, I show you a couple of cool things! You can check it out by clicking the link to my YouTube channel...</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb7ntdBT2Ag" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb7ntdBT2Ag</a></p> Hi Robert,
I drove myself (a…tag:zenith.aero,2018-09-15:2606393:Comment:6457292018-09-15T03:35:01.430ZOliver Reikhttps://zenith.aero/profile/OliverReik
<p>Hi Robert,</p>
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<p>I drove myself (almost) crazy whether to Alodine or not.</p>
<p>Environmental concerns regarding the super toxic chromates, which <span style="text-decoration: underline;">must absolutely not get</span> into the ground or the public sewer system and that it simply doesn't appear necessary anymore with modern epoxy primers, made me decide against it.</p>
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<p>Also, many modern cars have a lot of aluminum parts on them. Yet, the repair instructions only call for…</p>
<p>Hi Robert,</p>
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<p>I drove myself (almost) crazy whether to Alodine or not.</p>
<p>Environmental concerns regarding the super toxic chromates, which <span style="text-decoration: underline;">must absolutely not get</span> into the ground or the public sewer system and that it simply doesn't appear necessary anymore with modern epoxy primers, made me decide against it.</p>
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<p>Also, many modern cars have a lot of aluminum parts on them. Yet, the repair instructions only call for cleaning, scuffing and coating with epoxy primer.</p>
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<p>For example, the instructions for PPG DPLV epoxy primer: <a href="http://www.nedsautobodysupply.com/PPG_DPLV_Epoxy_Primer_1_11_1_.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.nedsautobodysupply.com/PPG_DPLV_Epoxy_Primer_1_11_1_.pdf</a></p>
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<p>Cadillac CT6, note how many aluminum parts are in areas in which they get hammered with rocks and salt. Still, just clean, sand, epoxy primer:</p>
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<p>Oliver</p> John,
This sounds like a gre…tag:zenith.aero,2018-09-15:2606393:Comment:6457252018-09-15T03:10:43.980ZOliver Reikhttps://zenith.aero/profile/OliverReik
John,<br />
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This sounds like a great idea, never heard of it before.<br />
As I was just doing some research regarding "Scuff Stuff", I also stumbled across SEM "Scuff and Clean" ad 3M "06013 Scuff-It Paint Prep" which appear to be similar products. Particularly the 3M product has great reviews, I'll give that a try.
John,<br />
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This sounds like a great idea, never heard of it before.<br />
As I was just doing some research regarding "Scuff Stuff", I also stumbled across SEM "Scuff and Clean" ad 3M "06013 Scuff-It Paint Prep" which appear to be similar products. Particularly the 3M product has great reviews, I'll give that a try. My painter used a similar sys…tag:zenith.aero,2018-09-14:2606393:Comment:6456932018-09-14T20:51:47.456ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>My painter used a similar system - epoxy primer and Nason catalyzed urethane color coat. One tip he told me - if you try to scuff riveted surfaces with a Scotchbrite pad, it is easy to get a "halo" of unscuffed metal immediately adjacent to the domed rived heads - not good! He used Presta "Scuff Stuff" with an abrasive pad to scuff riveted surfaces. The Scuff Stuff gets in and around rivets and thoroughly scuffs the metal. I was concerned it would pack into the rivet heads, etc., but it…</p>
<p>My painter used a similar system - epoxy primer and Nason catalyzed urethane color coat. One tip he told me - if you try to scuff riveted surfaces with a Scotchbrite pad, it is easy to get a "halo" of unscuffed metal immediately adjacent to the domed rived heads - not good! He used Presta "Scuff Stuff" with an abrasive pad to scuff riveted surfaces. The Scuff Stuff gets in and around rivets and thoroughly scuffs the metal. I was concerned it would pack into the rivet heads, etc., but it very easily washes out with water and worked great!</p>
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<p>One caution - don't even think about setting up a temporary spray booth in a hangar shared with others. If it's a municipal airport, spray painting in the hangar is probably prohibited, anyway. We once had a guy (unbeknownst to anyone) set up a temporary spray booth in a large community glider hangar (it was on private property) and the overspray got on several gliders. Needless to say, he made a very costly mistake!</p>
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<p>John</p>
<p>N750A</p> Great video. I used Alodine…tag:zenith.aero,2018-09-13:2606393:Comment:6455712018-09-13T13:25:51.079ZRobert Riathttps://zenith.aero/profile/RobertDRiat
<p>Great video. I used Alodine on my 750 and it wasn’t fun to use, or clean up. I am starting a 650 this Winter</p>
<p>and will try your cleaning method. Thanks for the tip.</p>
<p>Robert in Kansas</p>
<p>Great video. I used Alodine on my 750 and it wasn’t fun to use, or clean up. I am starting a 650 this Winter</p>
<p>and will try your cleaning method. Thanks for the tip.</p>
<p>Robert in Kansas</p> While my priming/painting is…tag:zenith.aero,2018-09-13:2606393:Comment:6453282018-09-13T04:29:07.709ZTim Joneshttps://zenith.aero/profile/TimJones532
<p>While my priming/painting is a long ways off, I really appreciate it when builders like Mark take the time to make videos like this. Very helpful! Tim</p>
<p>While my priming/painting is a long ways off, I really appreciate it when builders like Mark take the time to make videos like this. Very helpful! Tim</p>