REFLECTOR: Paint

Dick Harpster Dick-CentralSecurity at nc.rr.com
Thu Sep 5 06:55:49 CDT 2013


Dave, did you use a clear coat on your paint or just the paint?

Dick

 

From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Dave T Nelson
Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 7:59 AM
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I painted my plane in 1998 with PPG Concept.  I now have 1100+ hours on it - and it still looks absolutely great.  I get complements all the time.  
- It's readily available, at supply stores all over the country, and it's relatively cheap
- It's something that many body shops & many paint guys have used and are familiar with
- It's easy to touch up... I've touched up numerous areas through the years, and I defy you to spot them
- It has held up exceptionally well

One other comment - I chose to use the base (white) paint with no tint, and to buff the paint to get the shine.  The advantage being, I never have to worry about matching a tint color.
  
Dave

Dave T. Nelson
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REFLECTOR: Paint

I am getting ready to paint my plane. I would like to get some feedback as to what type of paint to use. The body shop I am working with says he is willing to use whatever I would like. I have looked at Stewart Systems at Air Venture and like what they had to say. My body man thinks I should just use a regular automotive paint. He has used it many times on Corvettes and doesn’t see a difference. Then the question came up on clear coating. It’s more money, but he thinks it worth it. Is there a difference between automotive paints and aviation paints? What have you guys used? I would love some input.
Thanks,
Dick Harpster N585V
 

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