Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Priming Wings for Covering

Spent the last few days prepping the wings for priming. Had to finish several tasks such as scuffing and then cleaning the aluminum.


 

Because I had already installed many items in the wing (wiring, servos, magnetometers, pitot tubes, etc.) spraying the primer was a no go. So, I had to brush it on and used foam brushes. They don't last long in the epoxy primer so I am sure to change them out frequently. I wasn't sure how it was going to come out using the brushes, I was worried about brush strokes, but it came out really nice. The primer is self leveling so the brush strokes pretty much disappear. I put two coats on and am happy with it. 

The purpose of the primer is to act as a substrate for the Oratex glue and has to be applied everywhere the glue will be applied. Almost ready to cover...