{"id":6060,"date":"2023-03-19T19:17:57","date_gmt":"2023-03-19T18:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rv-7.dk\/?p=6060"},"modified":"2023-03-19T19:28:25","modified_gmt":"2023-03-19T18:28:25","slug":"preparing-composite-parts-for-paint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rv-7.dk\/?p=6060","title":{"rendered":"Preparing composite parts for paint"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have started the process of overhauling my propeller.
\nThe first step is to check all the parts for cracks. I have already disassembled and cleaned most of the parts, but I still had to strip the blades for paint.
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Nice and clean, ready for NDT.
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Another project I have been working on, is getting all the composite parts ready for paint.
\nVan’s recommend giving the parts a layer of epoxy, mixed 1:1 with acetone. This is to try and fill most of the pin holes before applying filler.
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After the epoxy had cured, I sanded all the parts smooth with grid 80.
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After that, I gave everything a coat of spray filler…
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…then did the final sanding.
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I also installed the interior back in the aircraft, adding all the missing velcro.
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The tonneau cover was also installed.
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I received a small order from Vans a few weeks ago, including these small stiffeners for the tailcone.
\nThey are recommended to install iaw. SL-00014<\/a>
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It was pretty straightforward to mark and matchdrill them…
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I still need to prime the stiffeners, but other than that, they are ready to be installed.
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