Dec 20, 2021     Epoxy Prime Alodined Parts - (5.0 hours)       Category: Paint / Decals

Primer used over alodined components will be Sherwin-Williams CM0724933 which is a 2.8 lb/gal VOC compliant, epoxy polyamide primer. It meets MIL-PRF- 23377K, Class C2 composition and performance specification. The 2-Part primer was mixed in a ratio of 3:1 adding a slight amount of CM0110933 to make a 20-Sec #2 Zahn Cup run Primed all finished, prepped alodined parts from Vertical Stabilizer and Rudder. Left in paint booth for drying. Note: Images of pre-painted parts show variations in chromate conversion times, best time for light gold color was a mere 90-sec in tray.

  Nov 06, 2021     Paint Booth Completed - (20 hours)       Category: Paint / Decals

Finally made time to complete my paint booth. Figure on needing it for 4+ years so I made it with some scrap materials and some very expensive lumber. 2X window fans on HIGH through filters to provide positive pressure inside booth. Used an old (+40 yrs) ignition-proof exhaust fan from Dad's old stuff. (There WILL be a filter before the exhaust fan, need to make a frame). Not a super high pressure flow, but I will be wearing a Hobby Air hooded respirator inside unit anyways.