Ed_Wischmeyer
Well Known Member
So first the boarding steps were painted, and that wore off and the steps were ugly and starting to rust. Then I had them powdercoated, and that broke off. So now I am going to try Cerakote, well known to the gun guys. A friend has made a Cerakote oven, and I'm going to try their series C and see how that does.
Next question, and I'll find out the answer to this tomorrow when we start taking the plane apart for condition inspection, is... do I have to take up the baggage floor to get at the back of the rivets so that I can tap them out (after drilling) without deforming structure? This is on an RV-9A.
BTW, Cerakote comes in a wide range of colors. They have five shades of white, and I've ordered (free) swatches in each color. The only shipping option is UPS next day air for $10, though. They're in Oregon.
Next question, and I'll find out the answer to this tomorrow when we start taking the plane apart for condition inspection, is... do I have to take up the baggage floor to get at the back of the rivets so that I can tap them out (after drilling) without deforming structure? This is on an RV-9A.
BTW, Cerakote comes in a wide range of colors. They have five shades of white, and I've ordered (free) swatches in each color. The only shipping option is UPS next day air for $10, though. They're in Oregon.