Runtoeat Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Can anyone provide a manufacturer and paint code to use for our CT? I have a spot near one the fuel filler on my right wing that was re-painted with the factory white paint and this crazes when fuel is allowed to come in contact with it - not good for an area near the fuel fill! I would like to have this small area repainted with a fuel resistant paint. Maybe Imron 2-part or something similar? I got a PPG "single stage" paint code a while ago - 912195. Does anyone have information regarding paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tad Olmsted Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 The code from europe doesn't cross over. Take the spinner to a good PPG paint supplier and have it scanned. Then before you leave, dab a sample on the spinner to make sure its right. Keep the code for future reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hi Tad. Didn't consider taking in the spinner - good idea for getting a scan done on this. I'll work on getting a furel resistant paint made here in the U.S. that cross references to the CT factory RAL9016. There is a chain of paint stores here in Michigan that supply most of the auto shops and I'll work with them to come up with a good paint to use. I have a A&P friend who does a lot of Imron aircraft painting and he'll help me too. I'll report back when I get this straightened out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tad Olmsted Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I keep paint codes by airframe only. I take the spinner in for each one. White is the hardest color to match and they differ from plane to plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I'd pay $25 for a little bottle of white brush-on touch-up paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMcCand - N248CT Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I was verbally advised by FDUSA that Napa 'traffic white' urethane should match. I've never tried it. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tad Olmsted Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 A quart is only $27. Single stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Dick, All you need to do is go to the Auto Body paint store and they can easily cross reference this. It can be done over the internet. It is called Traffic White. They have matched it for me a couple of times and no problems. You can get it in the paint that you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted June 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I appreciate the replies. My goal is to come up with a paint that will not be affected by fuel, once it cures. Calling the paint store today, they are a PPG supply house and they supply most of the auto repair shops in the Detroit area. They said that they could supply me with a single stage, urethane paint and to make sure it matches, they recommend that I bring in a part from the plane. I would have to buy the color ($55 per pint), reducer ($35 per quart) and catalyst ($28 quart). The store also said that I should use a epoxy primer which adds more cost to this. Tad, you indicate that you also have paint custom matched by a PPG supplier for each plane you repair and also that you use a single stage urethane. Am I correct that you have indicated that you can get this for $27 per quart (plus cost for reducer and for the catalyst)? BMcCand, I talked to Arian at FD today and he indicated that Traffic White is the name of the color but didn't indicate where to get this. Are you indicating that FD indicated to you that NAPA (as in NAPA automotive parts) has the Traffic White in urethane? Roger, I found the same thing as Tad indicates when I tried to cross match the RAL9016 paint code and also asked them if they had a Traffic White. The paint store said that the RAL9016 cross referenced to a "commercial" paint and it only comes in very large quantities. Basically a dead end for this. I'm wondering where get your paint by just telling them you want Traffic White? You always seem to find stuff that isn't available around here where I live. I also called an Imron supplier. I know a little about Imron and consider this paint to to be a popular choice for areas where there is fuels and solvents. The Imron paint store said that it would match my color and could supply me with the Imron for slightly less cost than the PPG single stage urethane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I bought it in a quart and I believe it was Imrom. I will check when I go back out to the hangar. I know the paint I used is not affected by fuel because i have spill enough on it to know. It isn't bothered by Oil Eater either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I'll still pay $25 for a little bottle of white brush-on touch-up paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted June 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Jim, if I have paint left over, I'll contact you. I have a little bottle of Testor's white paint that has worked well for me but it probably isn't resistant to fuel. This can be purchased in hobby shops for a few $$'s. You might consider this for touch-up in areas not close to the fuel fillers - like fronts of the wheel fairings and engine cowling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tad Olmsted Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 I appreciate the replies. My goal is to come up with a paint that will not be affected by fuel, once it cures. Calling the paint store today, they are a PPG supply house and they supply most of the auto repair shops in the Detroit area. They said that they could supply me with a single stage, urethane paint and to make sure it matches, they recommend that I bring in a part from the plane. I would have to buy the color ($55 per pint), reducer ($35 per quart) and catalyst ($28 quart). The store also said that I should use a epoxy primer which adds more cost to this. Tad, you indicate that you also have paint custom matched by a PPG supplier for each plane you repair and also that you use a single stage urethane. Am I correct that you have indicated that you can get this for $27 per quart (plus cost for reducer and for the catalyst)? BMcCand, I talked to Arian at FD today and he indicated that Traffic White is the name of the color but didn't indicate where to get this. Are you indicating that FD indicated to you that NAPA (as in NAPA automotive parts) has the Traffic White in urethane? Roger, I found the same thing as Tad indicates when I tried to cross match the RAL9016 paint code and also asked them if they had a Traffic White. The paint store said that the RAL9016 cross referenced to a "commercial" paint and it only comes in very large quantities. Basically a dead end for this. I'm wondering where get your paint by just telling them you want Traffic White? You always seem to find stuff that isn't available around here where I live. I also called an Imron supplier. I know a little about Imron and consider this paint to to be a popular choice for areas where there is fuels and solvents. The Imron paint store said that it would match my color and could supply me with the Imron for slightly less cost than the PPG single stage urethane. Just a qquart of paint is $27, all the other stuff is extra. (hardner, reducer) I have found the paint to be off just ever so slightly between years, so I always take the spinner in for a sample. It's a PITA, but when it's done... it's perfect!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMcCand - N248CT Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Dick, the mechanic prior to Arian indicated it was Napa (as in auto parts) Traffic White urethane. I didn't buy any yet, so I don't know the sizes of cans, and if it is one or more part chemicals. Bill McCandless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Bill, thanks for the info. I'll call and see if my local NAPA has the paint and try to determine what it is. For my area that's on top of the wing, if the NAPA is urethane (and the color is close), this should be a low hassle and inexpensive way to go. For other areas that are highly visable, Tad's recommendation to get a single stage paint color matched to one's airplane is probably the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 I buy my CT paint at A-1 Auto paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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