On 10/7/2019 10:12 PM, Jeff York via KRnet wrote:
If you are painting yourself, and you do use a less expensive paint such as
Dupont Nasson, you will most likely be faced with a lot more labor time
color sanding and buffing to achieve that show quality finish.
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While Jeff does award quality work, most of us builders don't do the
quality foundation work on the foam and glass to justify $700 + a gallon
paint. $700 a gallon paint will not cover up surface irregularities,
bumps, dimples, etc. I primed my entire KR with the roll on water based
primer and it was painted with the Nasson ($40 gallon 15 years ago)
under a 200 watt bulb in the hangar at 10PM one night. I have not
touched the paint with wax, a buffer, or sandpaper since the day it
cured 15 years ago. It doesn't have a 12 inch deep shine but it has
held up well for 15 years and 700+ flight hours. I used "rattle can"
paint from O'Rileys on the wheel covers but I can't get the gloss from
rattle can paint. Bottom line, If you don't do show quality prep, don't
bother using show quality paint. You can get good compliments on $40 a
gallon paint.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ir7t6qwsxnqlntn/IMG_0398.jpg?dl=0
Larry Flesner
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