> Hi Paul and all
>
> I know this has been discussed before bit I don't recall the details.
> I am ready to paint our engine mount and was wondering about paint >
type
> colour etc.
>
> My understanding is that the paint should allow us to see any >
cracking and
> that powder coating hides such tell tail cracking.
>
> Could you please advise.
>
> Thanks
> Steve Izett
> Perth Western Australia
> Glasair SuperII RG Renesis


> That is conventional wisdom alright. No powder coat.
> I can tell you if it is likely to crack if you send a picture.
> Zinc chromate is best.
>
> Paul Lamar

Modern powder coating is much thinner and will hide no blemishes.
Jerry

Jerry, "Modern" or current powder coating is still .015-.020 thick. That
is 2-3x thicker than regular paint.
Powder coat is a fused coating as well making a 1 piece skin. The metal
can crack under powder coat
without being apparent. Thick regular paint can have this problem too
especially newer catalyzed polyurethane.
Bill Jepson

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