painting steps

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally the gas tank WAS installed prior to painting. So were the doors however we don't do it that way!

The bottom is Rock Moss Green too (in satin finish). The lights inside a spray booth can be deceptive when judging colors.

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[Hicktick]

Thanks Brent , I see the lower color now .

[eystein]

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Originally the gas tank WAS installed prior to painting. So were the doors however we don't do it that way!

The bottom is Rock Moss Green too (in satin finish). The lights inside a spray booth can be deceptive when judging colors.

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Brent,

If you paint the tank and cowl separately, how do you get the cowl welting painted ?

And, while I'm at it, how do you get the tank/cowl/welting assembly raintight? Do you use any kind of sealer ? (I will be using Roy Naczewitz' welting.)

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by eystein

Brent,

If you paint the tank and cowl separately, how do you get the cowl welting painted ?

And, while I'm at it, how do you get the tank/cowl/welting assembly raintight? Do you use any kind of sealer ? (I will be using Roy Naczewitz' welting.)

Paint it first.

[eystein]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Paint it first.

So, Mike, if you paint the gas tank welt first, how do you manage to install it without cracking off the paint? And, how do you get the assembly rain-tight ?

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

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Originally Posted by eystein

Brent,

If you paint the tank and cowl separately, how do you get the cowl welting painted ?

And, while I'm at it, how do you get the tank/cowl/welting assembly raintight? Do you use any kind of sealer ? (I will be using Roy Naczewitz' welting.)

See below. If the tank properly fits the cowl, then it will seal.

Originally Posted by eystein

So, Mike, if you paint the gas tank welt first, how do you manage to install it without cracking off the paint? And, how do you get the assembly rain-tight ?

Well I am not Mike but our method is to use the correct type welt that has be "fitted" first. Then spray one light coat of color (with flex agent optional) and then install when dry. Two or three things gets you into trouble if you do it incorrectly. First off, I am using a non-plastic type welting so paint sticks better. Wipe it thoroughly with Wax & Grease Remover and then spray with Bulldog Adhesion Promoter just prior to color coating. Next, only one-coat it as it doesn't need multiple layers of paint. Having it prefitted reduces the handling which reduces the chances of damage during installation. Look on the left side of the 1st picture below.

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