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waddingtonpeter(at)hotmai
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Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:41 pm Post subject: Pain questions

I co-own a CJ-6 purchased almost a year ago here in Canada from a direct import from China. My partner and I are looking for a new paint job.



We have decided to go for a bare metal strip, the Chinese paint is thick with an additional coat applied over the whole aircraft to cover all markings prior to export from China.



We plan to paint in the original Chinese green / blue scheme along with a refurbishment and paint of the cockpit and detailing of wheel wells. Additionally we plan on having all the control surfaces recovered at this time. We will also add the original Chinese markings along with the numbers covered by the last coat of paint in China, which even now is wearing thin and exposing the original numbers.



I know some of you guys have been through a similar experience so let me throw out some questions if I may.



We are debating over gloss, matt or semi-gloss finish. Matt looks good to us but we have concerns regarding keeping her clean. Suggestion?



We are looking for a reputable paint shop either in southern B.C. Canada or perhaps Washington State. Quality work, timely completion and cost of course will all be deciding factors. We also want to be close enough to supervise the process through each stage of the work. Anyone have suggestions?



With regards to Chinese markings, paint or decals? We will be adding Chinese stars and bars along with cowling and tail numbers in white. Additionally we would like to add the original Chinese red letter stenciling found around the airframe. Regarding all these markings, does anyone have info on size and location perhaps even CAD files the paint shop could use?



Any suggestions regarding the recover of the control surfaces, material suggestions perhaps? This seems to be a time consuming and expensive job beyond the scope of my partner and I.



We may take this opportunity to replace wing / tail fillets that are cracked, stop drilled and patched. We have been replacing corroded external screws with stainless steel imperial size screws after re-tapping the threads.



Other work to do or suggestions prior to refinishing would be gratefully welcomed. We plan to be at Oshkosh next year and while not expecting a showstopper we do want to look respectable for the 50th anniversary! 



Thanks,

Pete

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jgriffint28(at)cox.net
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Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 3:39 pm Post subject: Pain questions

My CJ was matte finish blue and white on the bottom. It was hell on earth 

trying to keep it clean with that loose engine. I repainted it a glossy 

finish and it is much easier.

I think painting American warbirds in original squadron colors is a good 

idea just to honor our vets. I don't really care about honoring the Chinese 

vets and the original colors are not that attractive, but, whatever floats 

your boat.

Jim Griffin

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brian-1927(at)lloyd.com
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Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:02 pm Post subject: Pain questions

On Nov 11, 2007, at 2:40 PM, peter waddington wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   We are debating over gloss, matt or semi-gloss finish. Matt looks  

 good to us but we have concerns regarding keeping her clean.  

 Suggestion?


	


Gloss. Bugs wash off more easily.



 	  Quote: 	
		   With regards to Chinese markings, paint or decals?


	


Paint costs more and lasts longer. Your choice.



 	  Quote: 	
		   Any suggestions regarding the recover of the control surfaces,  

 material suggestions perhaps? This seems to be a time consuming and  

 expensive job beyond the scope of my partner and I.


	


Use any of the dacron processes, e.g. Stitts, Poly Fiber, etc.

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