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Old 11-20-2018, 07:21 AM
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Default Skybolt flange priming/painting?

Here's another possibly stupid question from the land of the newbs. On many build sites I look at I see unprimed or painted skybolt flanges. Is it general consensus to leave them as is and when or if the plane is painted they will get painted then? I feel funny not priming them before riveting them on. Thanks!!
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Old 11-20-2018, 11:34 AM
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I primed mine prior to riveting.
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Old 11-20-2018, 01:21 PM
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FWIW I powder coated mine with a home powder coating system (Eastwood) and toaster oven.
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Old 11-20-2018, 02:15 PM
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FWIW I powder coated mine with a home powder coating system (Eastwood) and toaster oven.
They look great! I was thinking of getting a powder coating set up from harbor freight to mess around a little. I think I may do the flanges like you did. You also did the baffles didn't you?
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Old 11-20-2018, 02:44 PM
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Yes, baffles too although they are more challenging to get into a toaster oven without brushing the part on something and wiping the powder before it gets baked on. Once baked on the coating is very tough.
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