[rebel-builders] Powder Coating Rebel Panel
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:07 pm
Interesting discussions on the pros/cons of powder coating. In the end I
decided to paint it using enamel. After all of the racks were in place and
with avionics removed, I prepped the metal, zinc-chromate primer, and then
just a few coats of Rustoleum gloss grey. The final coat was lightly wet
sanded with #600 grit and then top coated with Rustoleum matte clear coat.
This came out pretty well. The paint does not have much glare with the matte
clear coat. The clear coat hides scratches better than glossy enamel alone.
Tests trying just clear coat touch ups worked well.
Definitely not bullet proof like powder coat, but seems okay.
The clear vinyl labels look like they were silk screened in most light. They
also have UV treatment when produced so they shouldn't yellow over time.
Eric
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From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
rognal@dcsol.com
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 9:05 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Powder Coating Rebel Panel
Eric & Dave,
FWIW, this is a copy of an email response from Robin at MAM (3+ years ago)
regarding powder coating of the Rebel instrument panel.
R Hoffman R687
Eugene, OR USA!
*********************************************
Hi Roger,
There is no problem structurally with powder coating the instrument panel.
Cheers, Robin
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From: Roger Hoffman
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 9:01 PM
To: Murtech Mailbox
Subject: Rebel Instrument Panel & Powder Coating
Hi Robin,
I'm thinking about having my Rebel instrument panel powder coated, but
wanted to check with Murphy Aircraft for your approval/disapproval or other
thoughts on the matter.
I'm told that powder coating requires curing the coated parts in an oven at
approximately 400 deg farenheit for several hours. I was wondering if this
might have any kind of adverse affect on the structural integrity of the
panel, especially since it is said to be a structural part of the aircraft.
Appreciate any comments you might have.
Thank you,
Roger Hoffman #R687
Eugene, OR USA!
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decided to paint it using enamel. After all of the racks were in place and
with avionics removed, I prepped the metal, zinc-chromate primer, and then
just a few coats of Rustoleum gloss grey. The final coat was lightly wet
sanded with #600 grit and then top coated with Rustoleum matte clear coat.
This came out pretty well. The paint does not have much glare with the matte
clear coat. The clear coat hides scratches better than glossy enamel alone.
Tests trying just clear coat touch ups worked well.
Definitely not bullet proof like powder coat, but seems okay.
The clear vinyl labels look like they were silk screened in most light. They
also have UV treatment when produced so they shouldn't yellow over time.
Eric
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
rognal@dcsol.com
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 9:05 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] Powder Coating Rebel Panel
Eric & Dave,
FWIW, this is a copy of an email response from Robin at MAM (3+ years ago)
regarding powder coating of the Rebel instrument panel.
R Hoffman R687
Eugene, OR USA!
*********************************************
Hi Roger,
There is no problem structurally with powder coating the instrument panel.
Cheers, Robin
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From: Roger Hoffman
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 9:01 PM
To: Murtech Mailbox
Subject: Rebel Instrument Panel & Powder Coating
Hi Robin,
I'm thinking about having my Rebel instrument panel powder coated, but
wanted to check with Murphy Aircraft for your approval/disapproval or other
thoughts on the matter.
I'm told that powder coating requires curing the coated parts in an oven at
approximately 400 deg farenheit for several hours. I was wondering if this
might have any kind of adverse affect on the structural integrity of the
panel, especially since it is said to be a structural part of the aircraft.
Appreciate any comments you might have.
Thank you,
Roger Hoffman #R687
Eugene, OR USA!
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