Attaching misc. tips before priming or not

[Junglepilot]

Odd question maybe on priming all those tips (vert. stab, rudder top & bottom, horiz, stab, elevator)

I am trying to decide if:

1. I should prime the varios tips before attaching to flight surfaces with the pop-rivets or...
2. Maybe do initial sanding, then go ahead and install and prime later with rest of part before paint.

The reason I ask is I have those pieces ready to install and would like to get them off the shelf and on the plane.

Probably just a personal preference I know.

Thanks!

 

[Junglepilot]

This was a question not a statement

The reason for the post was to get input.

Prime tips BEFORE OR AFTER attachment?

What have many of you done....what sequence seems to work best.

Thanks

 

[Mel]

Your Choice!

I matters not!

My preference would be to prime a little as possible, especially on the exterior, as most of this will have to be sanded off when it comes time to paint.

 

[Junglepilot]

Thanks

Thanks Mel. What I figured.

I will go ahead and attach and prep then prime elevator, rudder etc. with tips on later.

Thanks again.