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From LML 280



Michael D Smith asked about anyone having strong feelings about the type of paint to use. I do!



I prefer catalyzed acrylic enamel like Delthane (by PPG, I think) particularly over the "wet look" paints like Imron for a number of reasons.

First, applied correctly, it is just a gnat's eyebrow less "wet looking" than the other stuff (which a good wax job will fix). More importantly, touch-ups with the same kind of paint will bond, chemically, to the cured coat. I've been told by some friends in the business that with Imron, you'll get a good mechanical attachment but no chemical bond because of the way Imron cures. Just like any paint system, it's a good idea to be sure that the primers that the paint will go on, is a compatible product.



The other consideration, maybe not for the folks that are having a shop do the painting, but for the ones that are going to paint it themselves, if you don't have the correct equipment to handle and shoot Imron (or any paint with similar chemistry) this stuff IN THE UNCURED STATE, IS TOXIC!!!! In most localities, it can't even be used professionally without very special air scrubbers and breathing apparatus. I know I often compalin about agencies such as the EPA and the like, but this time I agree with them.



Personally, I can recommend the Delthane catalyzed acrylic enamel as tough, flexible, stain resistant and repairable.



Cheers,



Dan Schaefer

N235SP





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