Blade Painting question???

[rscott5559A]

Ok need some help...

My Catto Prop is almost ready to paint. I want to have it painted black with yellow tips. My paint scheme is going to be a WWII polished and painted P51 style. Colors yellow/black or red/white checkered..... Anyway, my research shows the blades are black and the tips ( rounded ) as yellow on the front. But what about the back side of the tip. Yellow also? Craig says you will probably always see a shiny yellow ring, especially if the sun is behind you.
Anyone out there have some experience with this?

What do you guys think????

Thanks in advance

[John Clark]

Yes, you will see a circle with light colored and/or shiny tips. There is a reason that almost all the props on single engine aircraft are flat black on the back side.

John Clark
RV8 N18U "Sunshine"
KSBA