One issue I have not seen addressed in detail is the effect of priming (or not) on the resale value of RV's. I have started an RV7-A, and since I will probably be about 70 when I first fly it, priming of Alclad parts is not an issue as regards the service life vs. the length of time I will likely be flying it. I am priming the parts that are non-Alclad, and parts that can be exposed to weather (tip ribs, etc.) or susceptible to moisture collection (lower rudder extremity).
For the same reason (being old), it is likely that I will need to sell the airplane at some point. So, the only question about primer in my case is how much or how little it affects the resale price. Is there enough of a record in this area to make a reasonable estimate regarding the difference in resale value?
For the same reason (being old), it is likely that I will need to sell the airplane at some point. So, the only question about primer in my case is how much or how little it affects the resale price. Is there enough of a record in this area to make a reasonable estimate regarding the difference in resale value?