Interior Painting

dicel87 · #1 02-13-2005, 06:13 PM

As I have looked all over the web at the many many really nice web sites of RVs under construction, I had a question about interior color choice.

Seems like all the ones I have seen are a very light grey or white....while this is certainly attractive doesn't it show scuffs and wear over time?

Why is it I never see a really dark interior?

Just curious....thanks for a great forum.

Scott

redbeardmark · #2 02-13-2005, 07:11 PM

Scott,
Many others builders were using rattle cans of air-dry acrylic enamel from Cardinal Industries, with a light grey/white that matches the powdercoat on Van's steel parts(can't seem to find the ID# for the color, maybe someone else can help). I just copied what they did. It works pretty well. It won't stand up to dragging a wrench over it, but otherwise it has been pretty durable. The light color also makes the cockpit brighter.
Mark Andrews N598X
exterior not painted yet

Derrell · #3 02-13-2005, 08:07 PM

Think about a dark color under that "Greenhouse" canopy without much ventilation. HOT!

Derrell
7A Finish

RV_7A · #4 02-13-2005, 08:41 PM

I love mine! Its Rustoleum Hammered Dark Bronze.

Jeff B.

txaviator · #5 02-13-2005, 09:42 PM

NICE!

That Rustoleum 'hammered' finish is some great paint, right out of the old rattle can.

That's the first time I have seen it used in a cockpit. I really like it!

(footnote: for those not familiar with the Rustoleum Hammered Finish, it is a simple, one can application. Not some two can, overcoating process. Just one can and a really nice effect. It is also available in multiple color variations.)

Thanks for sharing the photo.

N916K · #6 02-13-2005, 09:48 PM

I shot mine with PPG Concept. It's a few shades darker than the Van's color. I painted all the powedercoating as well. Once the PPG paint has cured it's really hard. I painted my interior early on in construction and now that the plane is about done there are almost no scratches in the paint. I didn't protect the paint at all, just climed all over it. I think it's worth using a good paint that won't chip.

As for that Van's powder coating, I don't think it's worth trying to match it unless you really like the color. That powder coating isn't very durable, at least not near as durable at PPG Concept.

dicel87 · #7 02-14-2005, 06:46 AM

Very cool Jeff....you have a tip up? Got any more pics of the cockpit area? How about the panel paint...same color?

I hadn't thought about how hot a darker interior would be so thats a good thing to consider. But as much as I like all the lighter colored ones I have seen, I was just looking for ideas to make something a little different from the crowd.

Scott

AirWolf · #8 02-14-2005, 09:32 AM

Jeff,

Looks like we are very close to having the same color cockpit:

I used Rust-o-leum anodized bronze. I sprayed the cockpit with the painting gun (not bad for the first time!) and now I just use rattle cans to make any touch-ups required.

Ron
RV-9A - Finishing Kit Stuff, and wiring!

redbeardmark · #9 02-14-2005, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derrell

Think about a dark color under that "Greenhouse" canopy without much ventilation. HOT!

Derrell
7A Finish

A dark color might have been a better choice in my case... living in North Dakota. Arizona pilots might do better with light colors.
Mark Andrews N598X

f1rocket · #10 02-14-2005, 12:52 PM

Even in the winter the greenhouse effect is strong. Your feet freeze while you cruise around in a light, long-sleeve shirt. Be careful painting it a dark color or the summer sun will just bake you.