Jerrytex
11-17-2010, 03:29 PM
I am ready to start doing some painting and looking for some ideas. My fuselage is already painted with Ranthane. The wings are polytone except for the last 1/3 of both wings which are are poly shade. If I can afford it, I am going to use ranthane or aerothane on the wings to match the fuselage. However, to save money, and ease of applying, I am planning on using different, less toxic gloss white paint on the flaperons, struts, door frames and the fiberglass components. I know there are many shades of white so I am going to pick one closest to match the Ranthane white. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with other paints that will work on the flaperons and fiberglass?
Part of me is also thinking that maybe just paint the wings polytone since they are seperated by the windows and doors and wouldn't be that noticeable as if they were side by side. This seems like the most affordable route. That way repairs are easier especially if I end up cutting in the plastic ethanol proof wing tanks one day. I wonder if thre is way to make the polytone a little shinier?
Part of me is also thinking that maybe just paint the wings polytone since they are seperated by the windows and doors and wouldn't be that noticeable as if they were side by side. This seems like the most affordable route. That way repairs are easier especially if I end up cutting in the plastic ethanol proof wing tanks one day. I wonder if thre is way to make the polytone a little shinier?