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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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 Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:48 am Post subject: Canopy paint trim |
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Hi guys,
Looking ahead to painting the fuselage and canopy separately of course,
but wondering how many of you painted the canopy with the acrylic bubble
separate from
the frame and bows. The complication is removing the rear seal trim at
the sheet
metal sides. Would probably paint the screws too, but separately if
disassembly is the better way
to go. For removing screws after paint, disassembly might be better in
the long run.
Any opinions?
Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
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JAPhillipsGA(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:11 am Post subject: Canopy paint trim |
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Larry, I had the same concern that fumes, etc., might damage the plastic. First of all I did not remove most of the inside and outside factory covering until final mounting, but the edge all around for a couple inches up was exposed. I taped 4 mil black plastic with vinyl edge tape to the whole plastic canopy, inside and out. Then I covered that with top quality masking paper. No leaks and no damage. Taking the bubble out of the frame was not an option I was willing to consider after how damed difficult it was to get it together. Best of Luck, Bill of Georgia [quote][b]
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lgingell
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 50
Location: Lake California Airpark 68CA
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| Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:22 am Post subject: Re: Canopy paint trim |
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Larry,
The inside of mine (and the bows) are flat grey to reduce reflection (and I used the primer before assembly!!). Looks great.
The outside flashing and the rest of the entire plane was painted with my XL hinged canopy attached to the airplane. Just masked the bubble inside and out, and moved it with a wood 'handle' during painting to get the top skin coverage (othewise the canopy is in the way).
Cheers,
..lance
http://lancegingell.com/plane.asp
XL/3300 almost 100hrs.
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