Tommy Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 I am just wondering how do you guys touch up small paint chips? Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLCarter Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 with an airbrush, you can easily blend it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yooper Rocketman Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 I use a small artist’s brush. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinwing Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 First of all find paint code it was painted in if logged.If not remove appropriate inspection cover /avionics bay hatch for color matching.Use correct hardener and IR a simple chip repair ,apply by brush.For perfect repair buildup enough by brush and wait two weeks.Color sand with wet/dry 400/600 production paper till flush.Larger repairs need panel lines.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCECASPER Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 14 hours ago, Tommy said: I am just wondering how do you guys touch up small paint chips? Thanks! http://www.aerotouchups.com/ Look in your logbook for the paint codes and order the touch up kit. It comes with paint and hardener, mixing cups and small brush. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted June 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 Do you guys always prime the area even if it's just a small chip? Any youtube videos out there showing the process? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Peace Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 Funny you bring this up, I have been trying to get the Corona CA paint shop to send me or direct me a way to get some touch up. They painted my plane and it is close to impossible for them to answer the phone or email. I will now bring an old part that has some of my paint on it to a auto paint shop to see if they can match it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor_U Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 I would do some research. I am sure they can match the color but chances are automotive paint differ from typical Jet Glo or Acry Glo topcoat systems used on GA airplanes. You should have an info about pain and color used in your logbooks and is pained recently color should match. I am surprised about paint shop in Corona not responding, though. Back in a day when I was collecting quotes for my plane's paint job, they were very responsive with great package and pictures. It was they who told me that regardless on who I chose, N-number slope should follow the Mooney tail, sloping forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetdriven Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) Finishmaster sells Nason full-thane 2K urethane which can be mixed with catalyzer and brushed on to small chips. Have an access panel scanned. But for some weird reason O’Reilly automotive cannot scan match a color worth a hoot but Finishmaster gets it dead on every time. Edited June 13, 2018 by jetdriven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenL757 Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 13 hours ago, Yooper Rocketman said: I use a small artist’s brush. Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidv Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 I just found this older thread as I need to fix some chipping on my vertical and horizontal stabs. I guess I need to slow down. I can’t seem to find my paint color and while I can take it to finish masters, I’m curious if anyone else with the same color scheme has used a good touch up/kit method. See picture of paint scheme below: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Depends on what you are going for. If a 10 foot job, I found that Rustoleum Gloss white is pretty good. For that job there may be some notes in the logbooks maybe a reciept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidv Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Thanks, I’ve got about 5-6 bare spots that are each about an inch wide or less. A few on the vertical are maybe 1.5 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 on my 75 the codes were in the manual. The paint shop I took the codes to gave me a deer in the headlights look. i even asked to check their books. Nada nothing. no cross match that I could find. Realizing the interior was done in antique moss.... a color that should never had seen the light of day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidv Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 That reminds me of a story of when I was buying a used work truck before the internet and the the seller described the color as “baby shit yellow”. I’m not sure what GM was thinking with that color either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 Well it was memorable, because I know what you are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Davidv said: I just found this older thread as I need to fix some chipping on my vertical and horizontal stabs. I guess I need to slow down. I can’t seem to find my paint color and while I can take it to finish masters, I’m curious if anyone else with the same color scheme has used a good touch up/kit method. See picture of paint scheme below: Find the local auto body paint supplier and take an inspection plate to them. They can match most anything, of any age and amount of fading. My guy in WV wasn't fased when I told him to be careful, they were off an airplane and would be expensive to replace, because he did the local hospital helicopter, too. My plane has 5 colors, I took several plates and had to leave them . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M20F Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 On 6/11/2018 at 10:24 PM, Tommy said: I am just wondering how do you guys touch up small paint chips? Thanks! Sand it off and spray zinc chromate over it :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yooper Rocketman Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Davidv said: I just found this older thread as I need to fix some chipping on my vertical and horizontal stabs. I guess I need to slow down. I can’t seem to find my paint color and while I can take it to finish masters, I’m curious if anyone else with the same color scheme has used a good touch up/kit method. See picture of paint scheme below: We match paint all the time for my dealership. A good paint supply auto parts store will usually have a "Prophet Color Matching Computer" . Works great for paint that has faded a bit and using the original paint code likely will not give you a good match. Our local NAPA store, selling PPG Paints, uses this machine A LOT, and only charges for the actual paint, not scanning for the proper color codes. This link MAY work. Otherwise just check with your local store. We've gotten small pint containers. http://www.ourlocalguide.com/cy/id25.htm Tom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 There are two types of paints used by Mooney... acrylic and urethanes? Many color codes used over the years... The details can often be found in the maintenance manual, and more specifically in your planes airframe log... check the early pages... Know what chemistry your plane’s Paint got... then use color matching computer on an access panel... Its amazing how fast the scan and a container of paint can be mixed up matching the panel you brought in... For really expensive paint matching... go back to the shop that painted your plane... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCECASPER Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 13 hours ago, Davidv said: I just found this older thread as I need to fix some chipping on my vertical and horizontal stabs. I guess I need to slow down. I can’t seem to find my paint color and while I can take it to finish masters, I’m curious if anyone else with the same color scheme has used a good touch up/kit method. See picture of paint scheme below: The first page of your Airframe Logbook should have the paint codes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidv Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 Thanks Lance, but unfortunately mine doesn't have this. I'm considering going with the rustoleum as others have mentioned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT20J Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 The M20J IPC lists paint colors. But, I’d take the access panel off the tail to get a color match in case of fading. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLCarter Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 +1 for taking an inspection plate and have it matched, be sure and ask for a single shot paint as most all auto paints today are base coat clear coat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidv Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 12 hours ago, RLCarter said: +1 for taking an inspection plate and have it matched, be sure and ask for a single shot paint as most all auto paints today are base coat clear coat. Someone around here (Airparts in FXE) recommended going to a marine paint place to have that done. They don’t have aviation paint but heavy duty marine grade which others have used in the past for touch up and I suppose would work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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