RV7Ron
Well Known Member
Ok guys, I have searched the forums and cant seem to find this specific information. I would guess its out there somewhere, but bare with me as I probably ask questions that have already been answered in the vast database of VAF.
I am working on my emp tips right now. My installation strategy of choice is to rivet the tips and then glass/blend the seams into the alum with the West System. My question is on the topic of priming them (I plan to use the SW paint system). Of course, there are two materials in play here that I need to account for...the aluminum and the fiberglass tips.
Questions:
1. Do I use Alumiprep & Wash Primer on the alum (no alodine), followed by anti-corrosion epoxy primer and lastly epoxy sanding primer? Can I skip the wash primer step?
2. Is it ok if I spray all of the above on both the alum and the fiberglass or do I need to carefully mask this to keep it seperate?
I suspect I am overanalyzing this, I have read a couple of excellent writeups on installing the tips (specifically Bob Collins & Dan Checkoway) but they seem to just present this step as being understood or I totally missed it.
I am working on my emp tips right now. My installation strategy of choice is to rivet the tips and then glass/blend the seams into the alum with the West System. My question is on the topic of priming them (I plan to use the SW paint system). Of course, there are two materials in play here that I need to account for...the aluminum and the fiberglass tips.
Questions:
1. Do I use Alumiprep & Wash Primer on the alum (no alodine), followed by anti-corrosion epoxy primer and lastly epoxy sanding primer? Can I skip the wash primer step?
2. Is it ok if I spray all of the above on both the alum and the fiberglass or do I need to carefully mask this to keep it seperate?
I suspect I am overanalyzing this, I have read a couple of excellent writeups on installing the tips (specifically Bob Collins & Dan Checkoway) but they seem to just present this step as being understood or I totally missed it.