To paint or not to paint...

[BruceMe]

I'm repairing a damaged 1996 RV-6. It has a 19yo paint job and I'd like to paint it before I sell it. Currently the wings are off. I'm nearing the end of repairs and I need to make a critical decision and I thought I'd solice some opinions.

Should I re-assemble, fly it and paint later.... OR while it's apart in a shop that I can paint in... spend another 100hrs doing a scratch and shoot refresh?

Thanks!

[Snowflake]

I think you already know the answer. If you don't, the answer is to paint it while it's apart.

[BruceMe]

but I like flying

[jibby212]

Now is the time, paint that baby.

[BruceMe]

Ok ok, the consous has spoken.

The dude abides

[bret]

Post 1 I read (sell) if you go to a car lot and see two identical make and model, one is faded and weathered, the one next to it is shinny and clean, which one are you going to buy?

[sglynn]

Paint it first.

[BruceMe]

Getting gun, surface prep, primer, paint and space lined up. I have an experienced buddy that's going to show me the tips and tricks.

-Bruce