Aircraft Painting

BobCollins(AA) · #1 07-14-2013, 12:35 AM

I am planing to paint the airplane myself. Looking for recommendations on equipment, primer and type of paint

GLPalinkas · #2 07-14-2013, 07:00 AM

As previously stated, I used single stage PPG Concept (an automobile paint available at PPG dealers). HVLP paint system. HobbyAir fresh air supply.
Lots of good info and recommendations in a previous thread by you. Maybe you missed some of the answers:

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ighlight=paint

mannanj · #3 07-14-2013, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BobCollins(AA)

I am planing to paint the airplane myself. Looking for recommendations on equipment, primer and type of paint

My painter used Sherwin-Williams Acry-Glo. Single stage catalized paint. Goes on easy, levels out to a beautiful gloss and is tough as nails. Doesn't peel off after a few years like base coat/clear coat and look like a bad sunburn/blister peeling off!

mlwynn · #4 07-14-2013, 11:39 PM

I have painted most of my plane myself, in stages.

I used the Stewart System products and have been very happy with them. They are very nice people to work with and are always ready to answer questions.

Regards,

Michael Wynn
RV8 Finishing

airmel · #5 07-15-2013, 06:56 AM

Hey, Mannanj - may I ask where and who painted your plane with Sherwin-Williams acryglo? I have been priming with their primer, so I am interested in getting it painted with the same line of products. Thanks!

DanH · #6 07-15-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mannanj

Doesn't peel off after a few years like base coat/clear coat and look like a bad sunburn/blister peeling off!

The infamous years of peeling automotive paints (late 80's early 90's) are, chemically speaking, ancient history.

ColoRv · #7 07-15-2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mannanj

My painter used Sherwin-Williams Acry-Glo. Single stage catalized paint. Goes on easy, levels out to a beautiful gloss and is tough as nails. Doesn't peel off after a few years like base coat/clear coat and look like a bad sunburn/blister peeling off!

Peel off? Where are you getting that info? From the painter who wanted to use a single stage because its easier for him? The old ways are not necessarily the best ways when it comes to anything chemically based and regulated by the EPA.

hydroguy2 · #8 07-15-2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DanH

The infamous years of peeling automotive paints (late 80's early 90's) are, chemically speaking, ancient history.

Exactly! funny how old wives tails still linger in a lot of aviation.

ColoRv · #9 07-15-2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hydroguy2

Exactly! funny how old wives tails still linger in a lot of aviation.

I think the base/clear wives tales are driven by painters who want to minimize costs and maximize profits. The problem comes in when people parrot their excuses as if they are fact. There is nothing wrong with single stage as a time/cost savings but to say that base clear peels off or isn't easily reparable is silly. I've shot gallons and gallons of both...each has its place.

selhardt · #10 07-15-2013, 09:16 AM

Bob - PM'd you a link to my base/clear how-I-did-it PowerPoint.

My paint supplier (automotive PPG - base/clear) informed me that auto paint can't be used if the plane goes above 10,000'! When I pressed them as to why, they really didn't know - someone told them....

Not much clear coat popping off of Minnesota cars at -30F!

Makes me smile.

You can do it! - whatever chemistry you choose. I found it to be pretty enjoyable.