Bring it on. This would be good timing for me. I hope to paint next year. A majority of the "SANDING" is behind me. Roger
---- Jeff York <jeffyork40 at yahoo.com> wrote: > Larry, > > I know its last minute but last night while working in my shop, I had an > idea.? > > Many have commented on my KR2 paint job and I have been fortunate to win a > few awards with it and other projects. Dan Heath pointed out to me that it > had a lot to do with my paint jobs.? > > So, I thought, if it would benefit the group, I would be happy to put on a > forum on painting a KR/airplane.? > > I could bring my recently painted wheel pants and other support items such as > the different spray guns I use. I can discuss the difference in standard > gravity feed guns, HVLP and the newest innovation in spray technology, LVLP > guns.? > > I would also bring a few samples of the different paints such as Acrylic, > Enamel, and Urethane and discuss single stage paints, and multi stage base > coat clear coats and the benefits of each. How to decide which paint is right > for my budget? > > I have seen a lot of airplane and automotive paint jobs and I feel and would > point out that I believe the difference in a great paint job and a so so > paint job is so close that with just a little extra time and very little > extra effort, many could achieve the same level of paint as I have. There are > just a few techniques?when painting that make a world of difference.? > > I can also share how I built a spray booth in my garage that I can also > disassemble and erect in my hanger. It cost about 50.00 in materials to erect > this booth. > > I think a lot of KR builders and aircraft builder's share a great pride in > their hand built aircraft. They spend many years building their plane and > with just a few tips and techniques, they can gain a great deal of additional > pride with a fantastic paint job. All their effort shows that if they have > the skills to build something that can fly, they can easily gain the skills > to create and exceptional paint job to match their exceptional building > skills.? > > Now, I am not a professional painter. Never have been and I imagine there are > several KR builders who can paint better then me. But, I have been able to > gain a decent amount of knowledge over the years that I have applied to my > projects and I would enjoy sharing it with others and give back to my fellow > KR builders and community.? > > If it is to late and you have all the forums booked up, I understand. Please > take my offer in the spirit of giving back that I intend it. > > Jeff York > KR2 > 2010 Gathering, Peoples Choice, Best Interior > 2011 AirFest, Best Experimental, Best Interior, Best Instrument > _______________________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
