> > >So, what has everyone done in terms of paint (for those that are 'there') >and any suggestions/ideas on how to handle this? >_______________________________________________
You don't need mega bucks aircraft paint to have a nice looking , long lasting paint job. I used $40 a gallon Nasson (sp?) auto paint 12 years and 550 flight hours ago and it has held up very well. I don't recall the exact type of paint so you may have to wear a painting mask. Someone shot it for me in an open hangar at night with a 200 watt overhead bulb. Turned out o.k.. I've not even buffed the paint out after cure. No base coat/clear coat or anything like that, just a one shot coat of paint. I used the water based roll on primer that worked great but is a bit expensive. The good part of that primer is I could prime a part or parts of the airplane any time without setting up a booth and spray equipment and then have a mess to clean up. Just a small 4 inch foam roller to clean up with water or even just dispose of it when it got to ragged. I'm sure you'll hear about many other options. Consider all and go with what is reasonable for you considering facilities and cost. Just remember, the KR will see very little weather exposure over it's lifetime if hangared which is really the only option. Larry Flesner
