After having removed the previous registration marks, which were painted on, I decided I might as well repaint my KR2 completely. Too many patches. You see, first, I added NACA airscoops for the cockpit. Then, I cut some holes in the tailplane to give access to the rudder hinges. Then, I enlarged the engine cowling. And now, the registration marks and the inspection holes... OK, no choice: let's repaint.
Now, knowing that the aircraft is already painted white with automotive type paint, here are a few questions for the paint experts. 1) Surface preparation - To which grit should I sand the surfaces? Is 600 grit, dry sanding OK? - There are a few areas of the skin that are slightly cracked. For example, I have thin cracks around the elevator hinges. Should I resurface these? If yes, is Polyester body filler OK? 2) Choosing the paint I am given a choice between polyurethane/polyester and polyurethane / acrylic. Which one is best? Serge Vidal KR2 ZS-WEC - Taildragger, VW powered (2.4 liter, dual electronic ignition) - Total aircraft time: 390h - Aircraft hangared at: Orleans, France E-mail: serge.vi...@ate-international.com <mailto:serge.vi...@ate-international.com>
