Hi All,
I am now at the planning stages of my RV 10 build and because my airplane is going to spend its life near the ocean, I would like to prime it and protect it as much as possible. I am going to build a large dedicated spay booth for the purpose and have got some large tanks to allow dipping of things in Alodine etc.
My plan was to lightly scuff with a Scotch bright pad, wash with soap and water, then wipe down, dip in Alodine, then once dry, apply a coat of epoxy primer to all the surfaces and parts.
Also to do any dimpling after the primer has full dried.
Regarding the skins, is there any benefit in priming both sides of the skins at one go. I intend to paint the plane once its finished anyway. But it just seems like common sense to me that priming both sides of the skin will be easy in a spray booth and you wont miss any spots, and also protect the outside against corrosion during the build process and build delay. The outside and inside can then receive the final coat of paint once assembled.
Any suggestions, hints, comments or experience would be welcome
Thanks in advance
Amer
I am now at the planning stages of my RV 10 build and because my airplane is going to spend its life near the ocean, I would like to prime it and protect it as much as possible. I am going to build a large dedicated spay booth for the purpose and have got some large tanks to allow dipping of things in Alodine etc.
My plan was to lightly scuff with a Scotch bright pad, wash with soap and water, then wipe down, dip in Alodine, then once dry, apply a coat of epoxy primer to all the surfaces and parts.
Also to do any dimpling after the primer has full dried.
Regarding the skins, is there any benefit in priming both sides of the skins at one go. I intend to paint the plane once its finished anyway. But it just seems like common sense to me that priming both sides of the skin will be easy in a spray booth and you wont miss any spots, and also protect the outside against corrosion during the build process and build delay. The outside and inside can then receive the final coat of paint once assembled.
Any suggestions, hints, comments or experience would be welcome
Thanks in advance
Amer