David Paule
Well Known Member
The avionics shelf on my RV-3B is fiberglass. It's located just forward of the panel. Here's the question:
Should I paint or prime the surface? Except during maintenance, it'll never see sunlight, and it ought never to be exposed to any fluids. Here's the equipment mounting side.
I can't see that paint or primer will add anything except weight.
I ought to note, though, that one edge of the shelf is supported by the switch panel, and since that'll be visible from the cockpit, that part will be the same color as the instrument panel.
Thanks!
Dave
Should I paint or prime the surface? Except during maintenance, it'll never see sunlight, and it ought never to be exposed to any fluids. Here's the equipment mounting side.
I can't see that paint or primer will add anything except weight.
I ought to note, though, that one edge of the shelf is supported by the switch panel, and since that'll be visible from the cockpit, that part will be the same color as the instrument panel.
Thanks!
Dave
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