Auto Paint VS Aircraft Paint
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Auto Paint VS Aircraft Paint
What's the difference?
I have a friend who repaints private jets. Due to regulations, they can only have so much paint stored on site. A couple times a year, they are allowed to take leftover paint to keep the on site amount below limits. He can get gloss, semi, or flat in most any color. I am mainly looking to paint the inner fenders, firewall, underside of cab and the inside of the cab. Going to use regular auto type paint for the body so I can get my exact color scheme.
Any issues with using this stuff?
I have a friend who repaints private jets. Due to regulations, they can only have so much paint stored on site. A couple times a year, they are allowed to take leftover paint to keep the on site amount below limits. He can get gloss, semi, or flat in most any color. I am mainly looking to paint the inner fenders, firewall, underside of cab and the inside of the cab. Going to use regular auto type paint for the body so I can get my exact color scheme.
Any issues with using this stuff?
Lead Driver
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From: Russellville, MO
Not that I've seen, I've used it a time or two and had excellent results. it seems more forgiving than automotive paint too as far as prep. Using it in out of sight areas such as wheelhouses and the frame are perfect applications for it.
Laughing Gas
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From: Burton, Texas
About 20 or so years ago I worked for a PBE jobber and we sold a DuPont product called Imron. IIRC it was a single-stage polyurethane enamel. It was said to be widely used as aircraft paint. It was also used on semi-tractors. Due to the nature of their intended use, aircraft coatings have to be flexible. Imron was an extremely durable coating. I have seen ten-year-old Imron jobs in quick-to-fade light colors such as silver metallic that still looked brand new. I don't know what is out there now, or if Imron is still around. I wouldn't hesitate to put it on any part of my vehicle, interior or exterior. It is flexible, high gloss, good depth, scratch resistant and extremely durable.
Laughing Gas
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From: Burton, Texas
You can have Imron mixed to your color code. I think the only issue with matching is with metallic colors. I believe Imron metallics are different. What I do remember correctly about Imron is that there metallic colors really stood out.
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