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PipercubDream(at)aol.com
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:09 am Post subject: Storage of components

I'm sure this has been touched on before but I was curious about the storage of completed components.  After I finish my tail kit and I'm working on the other pieces and parts should I apply some kind of protective coating to the exposed aluminum?  I have a dry basement/storage/winter workshop area and I can see a couple of years ahead of building and assembly.  I plan of painting my ch 701 and had thought of simply applying primer after each completed part.  

 

 Thanks.....Ben

 

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dredmoody(at)cox.net
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:28 am Post subject: Storage of components

I think that if you apply primer now to the finished tail parts you will succeed in protecting the exterior aluminum surfaces from corrosion. What is less clear is whether or not that old primer will be a problem when you actually do your painting in two or three years. Have you considered painting parts of the plane as you get them finished? 



I look forward to hearing what other folks who know more about painting will say about this.



Ed Moody II

Rayne, LA

601XL/Jabiru/cabin area



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 After I finish my tail kit and I'm working on the other pieces and parts should I apply some kind of protective coating to the exposed aluminum? I plan on painting my ch 701 and had thought of simply applying primer after each completed part.  

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MaxNr(at)aol.com
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:27 am Post subject: Storage of components

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 If you you prime with ZINC PHOSPHATE, you must apply top coat within four hours. according to label. I've got some Cortec on the way to (hopefully) get around this. Just wondering: Would a semi-annual coat of WD-40 and bubble wrap work? I've been told by another sadder but wiser builder that if you ever apply a corrosion blocker (ACF-50,Corrosion-X etc) to any surface, forget about painting it latter. I have no personal info on this item and I am only rumor- mongering.

 

 Bob D.  

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agustafson(at)chartermi.n
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 1:23 pm Post subject: Storage of components

I just took the tail parts of my  601 out of storage in my garage attic after 8 years with no protection at all  and except for needing to wash off the dust and mouse /flying squirrel crap they  are just fine. If they don't get wet why should they need other  protection?

  

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pacificpainting(at)comcas
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:39 pm Post subject: Storage of components

Hi Ben,

  

 I don't know about anyone else, but I am planning  on painting my components with epoxy primer tinted to the approximate finish  color. It will give my an idea of what the plane will look like when it's done  and if I don't paint it right away it will last for quite awhile until I do.  Plus it will be primed between all the parts. Using epoxy means it will take a  little sanding and scuffing to apply the top coat, but it's all dooable. Some  will not agree, some will, but I don't care because it's my plane and that's the  beauty of it. I can do what ever I want. I already know the pros and cons of  doing this. I have been around painting for 30+ years. I don't know everything,  but I do know a lot about this. Plus I have done a little research.

  

 Good Luck

  

 Dave in Salem - where the wind finally died  down.

 801

  

  

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dredmoody(at)cox.net
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:12 pm Post subject: Storage of components

It depends on location. Some of us live close to  salt water and/or have average 75% relative humidity. With that much moisture  availabe in the air and the aluminum changing temperature repeatedly, there is  plenty of opportunity for the bare aluminum to frequently have a wet surface.  Other locales are more fortunate, I'm sure.

  

 Ed Moody II

 Rayne, LA

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amyvega2005(at)earthlink.
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:39 am Post subject: Storage of components

what i rad is that planes have various metals touching at any given point, (screws, bolts, chrome molly, aluminum, etc.  protecting the skin from water is not so much an issue as protecting from electrolysis.  that is why we paint zince between pieces, and use cadmium washeers with screws and bolts.  In st. petersburg FLA where we live, we have salt water on the air field.  we primed the entire plane in and out.    we alos painted light grey the entire interior.  Aluminum 6061 has good anti corrosion properties and under normal weqar and tear wilkl protect itself, we at the waters edge need a little help.



Juan



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naumuk(at)alltel.net
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:13 am Post subject: Storage of components

Dave-

     I didn't have problems with  completed assemblies- they're stored in a rollaway crade I made out of an old  entertainment center. 

     Where I did have problems was  with sheet stock stored against an outside wall. Even though my basement is  heated and has a dehumidifier, I wound up with significant corrosion by the time  I got around to using those components.

     My advice is to "Rotate your  stock". Move your large sheet components every so often to prevent  corrosion.

     Good building!

 Bill Naumuk

HDS Fuselage

Townville, Pa

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amyvega2005(at)earthlink.
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:59 am Post subject: Storage of components

quite true, the paint does not stick where corrosion X has been sprayed in the past.



Juan



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pacificpainting(at)comcas
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 1:05 pm Post subject: Storage of components

I had a similar problem by leaving my wing parts in  the box outside and covered up. Enough moisture got in so that any metal sheets  touching were corroded. I sanded it off and primed it, but I have been more  careful since then.

  

 Dave

  

  

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