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Post by Flocker on Jul 5, 2016 12:02:51 GMT
Is there touch-up paint available for our aircraft? I got my first paint chip on the horizontal stabilizer last weekend. It's a very small chip, but I want to make sure it doesn't get worse.
Any suggestions?
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Post by Flocker on Jul 5, 2016 20:13:39 GMT
Talked to Tecnam. First they referred me to the Colours Table located underneath the passenger seat. Here's a pic of mine:
They suggested I contact a local PPG Paint store and they could match it. I'll give it a shot and I will report back.
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Post by Flocker on Jul 6, 2016 11:30:25 GMT
Dropped by a PPG paint store today. They had no idea what the RAL code was. "Maybe it's Ralph Lauren. Do you want interior or exterior? Matte or glossy?"
Back to square one...
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Post by mackattack on Jul 6, 2016 11:37:13 GMT
Thanks let me know what you find out. I have a few small spots too
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Post by Flocker on Jul 6, 2016 17:31:23 GMT
Tecnam gave me the following:
Color: Traffic White
Type: Single Stage Urethane (with reducer & catalyst)
Item #: 912195
They still recommend PPG. I'll let you know how it works out.
(Plan B: Remove painted spinner, take it to a paint shop, have them digitally match it)
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CharlieT
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Post by CharlieT on Jul 6, 2016 20:36:06 GMT
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Post by Flocker on Jul 6, 2016 22:42:50 GMT
Thanks CharlieT!!!!!! Have you used this with good results?
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CharlieT
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Post by CharlieT on Jul 7, 2016 0:23:31 GMT
I have not used that paint, but will give it a try when I need some. My last two airplanes (Cessna, Diamond) were white and I used "Appliance White" touch up paint from Home Depot, not perfect but very close.
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Post by Flocker on Jul 7, 2016 13:42:11 GMT
Ordered the RAL 9016 Touch Up Paint - Traffic White - 1 Oz Bottle this morning. I'll post the results when complete.
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Post by MarkGregor on Jul 7, 2016 18:18:18 GMT
Jim,
Did you order the paint from Tecnam or?
I would suggest removing a wheel fairing and taking it to a good body shop to match it. Then you can get touch up in both the blue and white.
This has been the best way for us to get an exact match.
Mark
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Post by Flocker on Jul 7, 2016 22:11:57 GMT
Or. Tecnam only gave me the paint spec. I'll test it in an inconspicuous area for consistency first.
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Post by stroudj on Jul 8, 2016 2:04:30 GMT
Getting the paint to match is tough. I need to paint the nose wheel fairing and the landing gears. I had a friend who does paint work has a hobby. He took the wheel pants to an auto paint warehouse to try to match the blue, it took 3 days to get is close. It off about 1 to 2 shades I can only tell if I place it side by side with the original blue. Helpful tip: consider using leading edge tape on the leading edge of your stabilizer. Another place you can use the leading edge tape on bottom of your door opening. I had a few paint chips where my feet hit the bottom of the door opening. If installed correctly the tape is invisible. Spruce Aircraft sells the tape. Thanks, Jim  |
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Post by Flocker on Jul 12, 2016 2:54:21 GMT
Ordered the RAL 9016 Touch Up Paint - Traffic White - 1 Oz Bottle this morning. I'll post the results when complete. Paint arrived today. I'll test it out tomorrow and will report the results. |
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Post by Flocker on Jul 12, 2016 14:40:07 GMT
Applied the paint this morning. It appears to be an exact match. I'll report back when it dries.
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Post by Flocker on Jul 14, 2016 17:50:38 GMT
Paint is dry and is a perfect match!
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