Friday, June 16, 2017

Fuselage

Interior Painting ( 3 hrs )

Finally completed all masking by covering 2 air vents.  Cleaned surfaces again with acetone, then used tack rag to get remaining dust.   After one more test spray yesterday, decided to not use RustOleum Hammered Silver (inconsistency, appearance concerns).  Switched to RustOleum High Performance Enamel Spray - Aluminum #7515838 in 14oz Spray cans.  Less than $5 per can at Menards.   Glad we decided to switch - it covers really well, and provides nice satin finish.  Actually has aluminum particles as part of it's formula, too.  My work shop seemed to be A-OK as a giant paint booth using 2 fans on high out the back door of garage.  Paint looks fine with two light coats.  Applied overhead, vertical and horizontally.   Waiting 48 hrs per instructions to decide to apply 3rd coat.  Used only 2 1/2 cans so far.