Ratdog Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Im thinking of ideas for painting my long eze project. Since these are not made in molds they have a lot of imperfections that can be fixed with sanding and filling but the penalty for that is weight. I know that on a house using flat paint covers a multitude of sins making it look better without having to fill every imperfection. What is the wisdom about painting a long eze with flat paint for the final coat. Anyone have examples of this . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Ashton Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 No flat paint. It would get dirty and be hell to clean. Use epoxy-based primers and 2-component urethane topcoats--PPG, Axalta, etc. There is lots written here about filling and getting a smooth paintable finish. Use the search function. The weight of filler is not substantial. I don't recall anyone measuring before/after weight because it's useful to fill-as-you-go and use leftover epoxy to fill. It is probably the epoxy used in the mix that contributes to the weight, though. I use West Microlight filler--easier to sand--but microballoons on the leading edges. Micro is harder and resists bugs. Quote -KentCozy IV N13AM-750 hrs, Long-EZ-85 hrs and sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdog Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 I dont trust ppg after they changed the formula of their gripper primer . Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Matcho Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Ratdog said: ...a lot of imperfections that can be fixed with sanding and filling but the penalty for that is weight. 52 minutes ago, Kent Ashton said: I use West Microlight filler--easier to sand--but microballoons on the leading edges. Micro is harder and resists bugs. The West 410 Microlight filler mixed in with a West 105/209 epoxy is a joy to sand! That and some good sanding tools/pads would make quick work. Quote Jon Matcho Builder & Canard Zone Admin Now: Rebuilding Quickie Tri-Q200 N479E Next: Resume building a Cozy Mark IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jridge Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Welcome back Kent Ashton! It's been a while since you've posted here. Have you been okay? Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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