Imron, by Dupont was developed expressly for Aircraft, and their # 5000 is the best. A bit pricey, but if the proper cleaners and primers are used, it won't come off. Use it all the time, in fact now painting the Cherokee. Wouldn't use anything else. The combo is: Strip as necessary after tapping the seams with Alum. tape. ( to keep the stripper out of the seams preventing later "bleed through") The tape is :3M's Scotch brand 425 in 3/4" width. Stripper: Klean Strip Aircraft remover,-- Primer: Dupont 615s and 616s, 50/50 mix. Paint: Dupont Imron 5000, 3 qt gal. with. 193s activator. 1 qt. Almost forgot, before you prime, you need to etch and alodine with Dupont 225s, and 226s, using scotch brite to apply, then rinse thoroughly, not allowing the solution to dry. Blow dry and prime within 24 hours. The beauty of the new primer is that if there are any finger prints or other minor oily residue, on the surface, it will be brought to the primer surface, and can be wiped off with windex and a paper towel before painting. A good paint job is the product of excellent preparation, and thats what takes the time. If paint peels or is otherwise unsatisfactory, it's because of poor prep. You should wet sand between primer and paint, and between all coats of 5000. Becareful that you do not sand the rivets, any "flattened" rivets will be picked up by the FAA and your aircraft will be "grounded" till they are replaced. I gotta tell you that it's one "fun" job. <Grin>, and after stripping, use scotch brite to go lightly over and around the rivets that were tapped. Any questions, give me a hollar. My source for the scotch 425 tape is General Rubber, Lexington, Ky 606-254-6436 Doug
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