Besides the obvious parts such as cowling, tailcone, rudder etc. that are painted while dismounted from the aircraft, I appreciate your view on the follwing parts: leave it on or take it off for painting?
- Avionics bay top skin: given that it has to be removed every annual, the screw removal would damage the paintjob, no matter how careful you are when removing the screws, i.e. cut around them first? Or best to paint separately?
- Gear legs: remove gear legs so whole leg can be painted for better corrosion protection? Then re-install legs so fuselage can be painted.
- Rear window: remove so window can be replaced in the future if necessary and no damage around screw heads.
I am planning a metallic grey painjob so am not too worried about the color of the screws.
Cheers for your opinion
- Avionics bay top skin: given that it has to be removed every annual, the screw removal would damage the paintjob, no matter how careful you are when removing the screws, i.e. cut around them first? Or best to paint separately?
- Gear legs: remove gear legs so whole leg can be painted for better corrosion protection? Then re-install legs so fuselage can be painted.
- Rear window: remove so window can be replaced in the future if necessary and no damage around screw heads.
I am planning a metallic grey painjob so am not too worried about the color of the screws.
Cheers for your opinion