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I like your panel layout. Very clean.
Mine is quiet similar layout with a G3X and glove box with a built in docking station in the door for an android
or I-pad. I'll be going with a separate control heads for the auto pilot and Com, the GMC 507 and
GTR 200B.
I still cannot decide if I want to paint and engrave/enamel the labeling and kitfox logo like Trent did or just wrap
it with faux carbon fiber vinyl. How about you?
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Wrapping it isn’t a bad idea. Then would you use stickers for labels?
I think I’m going to go with powder coating or anodizing and laser etch or dry transfer labels.
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This... is... awesome! I came here to research and here you are doing it!
Mike T
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The down side to wrapping it that I see is its going to be harder to label it and the faux wrap can get damaged fairly easy putting in avionics. I think we are going to powered coat and laser etch for the most durability.
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Agreed. Anyone in particular?
Someone linked these guys not to long ago. Their located in Mulino, OR.
http://www.lms-laser.com/index.php
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Ive been doing some research into both anodizing and etching or powder coating and etching. Im looking to go with a black panel and white lettering. From what I understand with black anodizing this is possible, whereas with powder coating you get a tan color. Can anyone speak to this? Also from my understanding with laser etching you are burning down to the Al underneath, do you need additional corrosion protection on top of the lettering?
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Advantage Avionics ( Chino CA )does a beautiful panel that is laser etched. Would cost me about $1000 to get it done. This price included the cutting of the holes for switches and avionics as well I believe.
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Ive been doing some research into both anodizing and etching or powder coating and etching. Im looking to go with a black panel and white lettering. From what I understand with black anodizing this is possible, whereas with powder coating you get a tan color. Can anyone speak to this? Also from my understanding with laser etching you are burning down to the Al underneath, do you need additional corrosion protection on top of the lettering?
I think the way I want mine done is powered coated, laser etched, then paint wiped in the etching to make it stand out. Just like you do on a gun.
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@JoeRuscito any chance you're willing to share that panel layout? Or at least the blank panel outline? Is it to spec? I have to make my panel from scratch (the old one was pre-cut) and I'm just planning to source locally. Would be awesome to lay everything out so I can just have it all cut at once.
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I think the way I want mine done is powered coated, laser etched, then paint wiped in the etching to make it stand out. Just like you do on a gun.
Oh yeah! I like that idea a lot! I may be able to have it done locally if that works because the laser etcher here said they just burn down to the Al. Can’t wait to see yours!