Apply Paint Finishing Materials Flashcards
How thick should a coat of wash primer be that is used on an aluminum alloy aircraft structure?
It should be thin enough that it does not hide the surface of the metal
When mixing epoxy paint, should the converter be added to the resin or the resin to the converter?
The converter should always be added to the resin, never the resin to the converter
What are three types of primer that may be used when painting an aircraft?
Zinc chromate primer, wash primer, and epoxy primer
What type of thinner is used with zinc chromate primer?
Toluol or toluene
What type of primer is used when the maximum protection of the metal is requied?
Epoxy primer
What should be done to a corroded aluminum alloy surface after the corrosion has been removed by mechanical methods?
The surface should be treated with a chemical conversion coating before the topcoats are applied
What may be done to the surface to prevent filiform corrosion beneath the topcoat?
Be sure that the primer is properly and completely cured
How is the finish removed from a fiberglass aircraft component that is being repaired?
The finish must be sanded off. Paint remover can soften the resin of which the component is made
How can a vinyl film decal be removed from an aluminum alloy surface?
Place a cloth saturated with cyclohrxanone or MEK over the decal until it is softened, and scrape it off of the surface with a plastic scraper
