Rudder Pedal Finish

[TASEsq]

How have you finished your rudder (brake) pedals?

Survey:
https://forms.gle/xsvJsb4KtcX5BGV98

Results so far (34 responses)

 

[inktomi]

I want to see some of these jeweled rudder pedals.

 

[RV7A Flyer]

Anodized to match the paint scheme

 

[PhatRV]

You guys definitely have way too much time on your hands. I struggled to make progress with stock parts.

 

[TASEsq]

I want to see some of these jeweled rudder pedals.

Here the photo that was shared. No one has shared a photo of the “boobies” response.

 

[rzbill]

I laid out a rectangular grid pattern and used a sharp punch and BIG hammer to raise sharp edged "volcanos" on the surface to improve friction between pedal surface and my shoes. Hard anodized them afterwards.

 

[stigaro]

Had mine powdercoated in SandTex by a local guy that does a lot of automotive work. Turned out beautifully. He also did the battery box and firewall through-holes.

I'm not sure of the longevity, but they sure look great now.

 

[Draker]

Hard anodized

 

[MED]

Had mine powdercoated in SandTex by a local guy that does a lot of automotive work. Turned out beautifully. He also did the battery box and firewall through-holes.

I'm not sure of the longevity, but they sure look great now.

I powdercoated mine, too. 400 hours and look like new.

 

[Biggiesauls]

A friend did cerakote on mine. Very durable, not a mark after 30 hours of flight time.

 

[TASEsq]

In the end, just like 22.9% of respondent’s, I went with powder coating. Only took a couple of days and was $100 cash (which included the steps at the same time).

They were done in a textured black finish - he had me inspect an entire truck bed to see if I wanted the same finish. I felt embarrassed handing him 4 pedals!

 

[Desert Rat]

I figured no matter what finish I might do they were probably gonna get beat up so I might as well embrace it. I just have them some swirlies with a 1.5" scotch bright disk in a die grinder. The picture isn't very good, but you get the idea.

 

[Ben Ellis]

What's more durable for the rudder pedals, anodizing or powder coating?

 

[abaden]

In the end, just like 22.9% of respondent’s, I went with powder coating. Only took a couple of days and was $100 cash (which included the steps at the same time).

They were done in a textured black finish - he had me inspect an entire truck bed to see if I wanted the same finish. I felt embarrassed handing him 4 pedals!

Those look awesome!

 

[TASEsq]

What's more durable for the rudder pedals, anodizing or powder coating?

You’d have to say anodising, as it’s not a coating - powder coat could chip off maybe?

I went with powder because the only anodising place near me didn’t return emails. But the powder guy was excited to work on aeroplane bits.

 

[Bruce]

Polished with N number

Boomer