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Tip on preventing paint from chipping off of screws and other small parts which are subject to frequent removal.
E.A.A. TECHNICAL COUNSELOR NEWS Jan-Mar 1990 pg. 11

Tips on cleaning, priming and top coating steel aircraft tubing.
E.A.A. TECHNICAL COUNSELOR NEWS Mar-Apr 1993 pg. 9

Tips on painting an aircraft.
E.A.A. TECHNICAL COUNSELOR NEWS Winter 1994 pg. 9

How to prepare your aluminum aircraft for painting.
E.A.A. TECHNICAL COUNSELOR NEWS Summer 1994 pg. 10

Bargain-basement paint job. How to finish your plane the cheap and easy way. Using paint rollers to apply color coats of polyurethane paint.
KITPLANES Sep 1997 (v.14#9) pg. 23
Added Info KITPLANES Dec 1997 (v.14#12) pg. 5

Corrosion removal and touchup painting.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Dec 1987 (v.9#12) pg. 9

Tips on repairing small areas of polyurethane finish (Imron) which have chipped and worn.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Oct 1988 (v.10#10) pg. 18

Proper way to prepare Beech magnesium control surfaces for painting.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Oct 1988 (v.10#10) pg. 19

Repainting. A look at several myths surrounding the repainting of aircraft, tips on selecting a paint shop, and a description of the process.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE May 1991 (v.13#5) pg. 13

Tip on minor touch-up painting over corrosion cleanup.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Feb 1994 (v.16#2) pg. 21

Paint job in a bottle. Results of testing and evaluating a number of paint-restoring treatments. Includes application tips.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Jun 1994 (v.16#6) pg. 5

Touch-up repainting. Proper removal of old paint and surface preparation are vital.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Aug 1995 (v.17#8) pg. 10

Painted repairs. How to touch-up hangar rash. Part 1.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE May 1998 (v.20#5) pg. 14

Painted repairs. How to touch-up hangar rash. Part 2. Hardware options and protective clothing for the fledgling painter.
LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE Jun 1998 (v.20#6) pg. 7

Preparing your airplane for painting. Part 1. Preliminary inspection and cleaning. Final surface sanding. Equipment and supplies needed.
SPORT AVIATION Jul 1985 (v.34#7) pg. 16

Preparing your aircraft for painting. Part 2. Selecting the type of finish.
SPORT AVIATION Aug 1985 (v.34#8) pg. 24

Preparing your aircraft for painting. Part 3. Masking and spraying tips.
SPORT AVIATION Sep 1985 (v.34#9) pg. 30

Stick-on trim, stripes and registration numbers. How to cut them and apply them.
SPORT AVIATION Feb 1986 (v.35#2) pg. 54

Tips on selecting paint colors for airplanes and airplane engines that will affect the plane in a positive way.
SPORT AVIATION Sep 1987 (v.36#9) pg. 35

Build a disposable (temporary) booth for spray painting an airplane. A frame of PVC pipe and wood is covered with polyethelene film and equipped with a fan and filters.
SPORT AVIATION Oct 1988 (v.37#10) pg. 43
Added Info SPORT AVIATION Feb 1989 (v.38#2) pg. 65

Aircraft paint stripping. Pros and cons of dry stripping vs chemical stripping.
SPORT AVIATION Mar 1989 (v.38#3) pg. 57

Advice on priming and painting small aircraft parts with a spray gun. Tips on keeping the parts from being blown away by the air pressure.
SPORT AVIATION Nov 1989 (v.38#11) pg. 37

Tip on painting exhaust stacks with very high temperature paint.
SPORT AVIATION Nov 1989 (v.38#11) pg. 40

Painting a metal homebuilt. Part 1. Preparing it for painting.
SPORT AVIATION Sep 1990 (v.39#9) pg. 29

Painting a metal homebuilt. Part 2. Thinking things through.
SPORT AVIATION Oct 1990 (v.39#10) pg. 37

Painting a metal homebuilt. Part 3. Doing it.
SPORT AVIATION Nov 1990 (v.39#11) pg. 33

Painting your homebuilt. Some thoughts about color and the design.
SPORT AVIATION May 1992 (v.41#5) pg. 57

Wing turning jig makes rib stitching, applying finishing tapes, and sanding or painting a one-person job.
SPORT AVIATION Jun 1992 (v.41#6) pg. 88

Painting wings the easy way. Constructing and using mobile wing stands and wing pivot stands.
SPORT AVIATION Jul 1992 (v.41#7) pg. 76

Tips for a better paint job.
SPORT AVIATION Aug 1992 (v.41#8) pg. 82

Painting your homebuilt. Part 1. Environmental concerns, skin protection, paint booth, overspray, etc.
SPORT AVIATION Dec 1994 (v.43#12) pg. 74

Painting your homebuilt. Part 2. Surface preparation, masking, and painting "traps" to avoid.
SPORT AVIATION Jan 1995 (v.44#1) pg. 68

Tip on using extensive masking and an air brush to paint aircraft details without getting ridges between adjacent colors.
SPORT AVIATION Apr 1995 (v.44#4) pg. 93

Tip on applying the Stits Aluma-Dyne etch and brightener to aluminum, spars, doublers, etc. (prior to painting) by using a shop-built PVC tank.
SPORT AVIATION Dec 1995 (v.44#12) pg. 84

Tips on priming and finishing steel tube aircraft frames to prevent corrosion.
SPORT AVIATION Jan 1996 (v.45#1) pg. 107
Added Info SPORT AVIATION Mar 1996 (v.45#3) pg. 105

Simple jig to hold several inspection covers for spray painting.
SPORT AVIATION Feb 1997 (v.46#2) pg. 106

Aircraft painting. Part 1. An overview of the facilities, equipment, and safety issues involved in painting your own aircraft.
SPORT AVIATION Jan 1998 (v.47#1) pg. 91

Aircraft painting. Part 2. Surface preparation, topcoat paints, and the painting process.
SPORT AVIATION Feb 1998 (v.47#2) pg. 99

Support racks made of square tubing are designed to hold the one-piece Glasair III wing and fuselage for painting all sides at the same time.
SPORT AVIATION Apr 1999 (v.48#4) pg. 113

Metal aircraft finishing and re-finishing. Tips on stripping, masking, using a spray gun, etc.
VINTAGE AIRPLANE Mar 1990 (v.18#3) pg. 20

Restoring your aircraft's dope finish without having to replace the fabric. This technique will not work with enamel finishes.
VINTAGE AIRPLANE Apr 1995 (v.23#4) pg. 11
Added Info VINTAGE AIRPLANE Jun 1995 (v.23#6) pg. 5

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