Priming – Sling2

Primer / corrosion experiment [after 20 months]

After 16 months it was time to change the paint booth filters.
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Since my first investigation about primers in September 2016 I still have some questions about the different kind of primers and prepping the aluminium. Therefore I started a small experiment with different kind of aluminium, degreasers, primers and a final 2K paint.
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When priming the vertical stabiliser the light conditions were not ideal, also the half face respirator was not ideal.
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Finally the paintbooth is ready and the first Kristal 2k washprimer could be sprayed.
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Installed the fan and correct filters for the booth.
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Paitbooth for priming, made from 22 x 44 mm timer, plastic foil and duct tape.
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You can read for days on the internet about priming the aluminium parts of an airplane, so many opinions, dos and don’ts.