Imron paint

[FloridaMan]

I just thought I'd mention this. I was thinking about how good the paint looks on my Mooney; it looks like it's brand new. I just went and found the logbook entry and I saw that it was painted in 1994 using Imron paint. I don't have any recent pictures on me, but it still looks exactly like it did when I bought it in 2012. 

[bonal]

First off you have a great looking F. I used to shoot Imron back in the day always loved the result you got a shine that rivals lacquer without all the post shoot sanding. Haven't done any paint in years don't even know if you can still purchase it.

[bradp]

@Antaresyou're making my day.  I just dropped off the plane about an hour ago for it's exterior work, new windhshield and paint.   It's going to get Imron, same scheme as before, with blue and silver stripes.  Nice to know it's going to last. 

 

BTW - I visited the factory at LP aero to pick up a new windshield there.  Nice folks.  Good outfit.  Many random transparencies scattered about. 

 

-Brad

[bonal]

Good luck with the paint Brad I guess that means it's still being produced I always liked shooting it made a shade tree mech like me look like a pro

[NotarPilot]

Is aircraft paint different that automobile paint? There's a white pearl Toyota and Lexus have that I would love to use on my plane.

[N201MKTurbo]

_{I would avoid any paint system that requires a clear coat. Clear coats seem to be the first thing to fail and you can't fix it. If it is a solid color, you can always rub it out.} 

[NotarPilot]

3 hours ago, N201MKTurbo said:

_{I would avoid any paint system that requires a clear coat. Clear coats seem to be the first thing to fail and you can't fix it. If it is a solid color, you can always rub it out.} 

You're not the first to tell me that. But I really want to do a base metallic pearl. I keep my plane hangared so maybe it could last?

[rainman]

I just got my cracking cowl repaired and some paint touch ups done this week. The painter was able to buff most of the plane to like-new condition except the areas which had metallic flake and no clear coat. My recommendation would be to stay with solid colors. My paint job had been Imron.