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What texture did N282PD use on the inside of the canopy?

Mike D

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There was a beautiful RV-10 at Oshkosh this year (N282PD) that had painted the inside of the canopy. There was a slight spray texture similar to what you might see on drywall. This did not look like the Zolotone I normally see. Trying to figure out what he used. Anybody know?
Plane was painted by Flying Colors Aviation, but don't know if they painted the inside.
 
What I did to get that finish was to spray the color with flattening agent to the flatness of your choice. You can experiment using more or less agent. Once the surface is painted and less than 12 hours later, come back with the same mixture of color, turn your gun pressure down to 1-2psi and splatter paint the surface. At first you will think you ruined it, but it will dry just fine. The key is to experiment before painting. Below are some photos of the surface done this way. It's hard to see.....
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