Aircraft Painting and Finishing

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Introduction
The paint is the first impression that do you have
when you see a aircraft. For this reason is important
that the colors shoul be striking and shining and has a
identification for the recognition of a corporate or air
carrier aircraft.

Whats paint?
Paint, or more specifically its overall color and

application, is usually the first impression that is

transmitted to someone when they look at an aircraft
for the first time. Paint makes a statement about the
aircraft and the person who owns or operates it.

Components of paint
A wide variety of materials and finishes are used to

protect and provide the desired appearance of the

aircraft. The term paint is used in a general sense
and includes primers, enamels, lacquers, and the
various multipart finishing formulas. Paint has three
components: resin as coating material, pigment for
color, and solvents to reduce the mix to a workable
viscosity.

Preparation for painting

Remove all traces that you may find of corrotion and

protect it from further damage.

Corrosion detecting:

Primers:

Primers

What is a Paint Primer?

Primer paint is a preliminary layer of coating that is
applied on the materials prior to the paint.
Uses of Primer for Painting

When the paint is applied to suitably primed surfaces. Therefore,

though this process of priming may cause additional expenditures,
preferably it must not be omitted.

Enamel Paint
What is a Enamel paint?
Enamel paint has been used to refer to any type of

enamel paint that is oil based and with a

considerably glossy finish.

Lacquers
Any of various clear or colored synthetic organic

coatings that typically dry to form a film by

evaporation of the solvent; especially: a solution of
a cellulose derivative.

Various multipart finishing formulas.

Paint has three components:

Resin as coating material.

Pigment for color.

Solvents to reduce the mix to a workable viscosity.

Finishing equipment
Spray area

Air supply

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Bibliography

http://www.brighthubengineering.com/building-constructi

on-design/59433-why-its-important-to-apply-primer-befor
e-painting
https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_m
anuals/aircraft/amt_airframe_handbook/media/ama_Ch08
.pdf
Resin | Definition, meaning & more | Collins Dictionary

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