Revision: 2
Date: 11-15-19
VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
5.7.27-3
(a) Degrease components with an alcohol-based
cleaner per manufacturer’s
instructions.
(b) Sand with 400 grit sandpaper, blow and tack-off.
2.2 Painting
(1) GENERAL
(a) The final finish is a polyurethane paint from PPG.
(b) Mix the paint in
accordance with the PPG’s application guide.
(c) Spray the first coat with an HVLP gun with a 30-50 psi inlet pressure. Allow the
first coat to become hand slick, then apply a second coat.
(d) After a minimum of 15 minutes (or after the paint has flashed-off), bake the
surface for a minimum of 30 minutes at 120° F +/- 10° F or air dry at 70° F for
approximately eight hours.