Personally speaking Serge I would not sand them as the sanding leaves tiny
scratches that are potential stress fracture points. Use chemical paint
remover and thoroughly rinse with mineral spirits before a final washing
with soap and water. Heating could also ruin the strength properties of the
ste
I can tell you for sure that zinc chromate will flake right off the first
time the wings are installed. Mine used to be zinc chromated, but it's hard
to tell that now! Best thing is to have them plated somehow, like RR does.
Hydrogen embrittlement may be a concern though, so check for compatibilt
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2005-05-13 21:36
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Objet : Re: KR> Sanding and painting the WAFs
I can tell you for sure that zinc chromate will flake right
Serge and Doug,
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Doug Rupert wrote:
Personally speaking Serge I would not sand them as the sanding leaves tiny
scratches that are potential stress fracture points.
Sanding with 400 grit paper would be what to use for final sanding. This
would leave a nice finish that your prim
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Subject: KR> Sanding and painting the WAFs
I am now ready to repaint my WAFs, but I cannot find any tips in either
Tony Bingelis's books, or the AC 4313 about finishing steel p
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 3:37 PM
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Subject: Re: KR> Sanding and painting the WAFs
I can tell you for sure that zinc chromate will flake right off the first
time the wings are installed. Mine used to be zinc chromated, but it's hard
to tell that now! Best thing is to have them plated
Good points Scott. I got lucky as my son works in s spring manufacturing
plant and powder coats all my parts for me for nothing. Will have to test
fit the bolt hole fit and ream to proper clearance prior to powder coating.
I also sand all edges after part is cut to shape then run everything thru a
I am now ready to repaint my WAFs, but I cannot find any tips in either
Tony Bingelis's books, or the AC 4313 about finishing steel parts like the
WAFs. I intend to coat them with zinc chromate primer.
Questions:
1) Which grit should I use for final sanding?
2) What is the best way to degreas
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