Aircraft Finishes

Question 1

Common types of finishes?

Answer 1

Primers
Enamels
Lacquers
Expoxies

Question 2

What is used to thin zinc chromate?

Answer 2

Toluene

Question 3

Types of dope?

Answer 3

Nitrate and butyrate

Question 4

Why not use dope over paint or enamel?

Answer 4

Tends to soften

Question 5

apply too much dryer?

Answer 5

Thin and brittle film causing cracking and peeling

Question 6

Purpose of zinc chromate?

Answer 6

Corrosion resistance and base for paint

Question 7

Advantage of butyrate?

Answer 7

Less flammable

Question 8

What safety equipment is used when handling solvents?

Answer 8

Respirator

Question 9

Methods of application?

Answer 9

Dipping, brushing, spraying

Question 10

What type of paint is compatible with Epoxy topcoats?

Answer 10

Any in good condition

Question 11

What is a calls for dust overspray?

Answer 11

Pressure and distance

Question 12

Sags and runs?

Answer 12

Too much paint and bad prep

Question 13

Orange peel?

Answer 13

Viscosity, gun setting, air and distance

Question 14

Blushing?

Answer 14

Clouding or blooming of the film. Moisture in the air supply, adverse humidity, temp. ^and down

Question 15

Too high temp applying dope?

Answer 15

Pinholes

Question 16

What areas must be protected during stripping?

Answer 16

Synthetic rubber, composite, fabric, acrylics and bonded surfaces

Question 17

Purpose for touchups?

Answer 17

Eliminate corrosion

Question 18

Control surface balance after paint?

Answer 18

Service manual

Question 19

Where can marking regulations be found?

Answer 19

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