Repainting a LARK

[Zoltan T]

Does anyone have experience repainting a Lark (IS-28B2)
wing?
I know some other metal gliders have their wing profiled
with filler, so any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Zoltan

[fred]

On Dec 17, 7:41 pm, Zoltan T >
wrote:
> Does anyone have experience repainting a Lark (IS-28B2)
> wing?
> I know some other metal gliders have their wing profiled
> with filler, so any information would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Zoltan

I'd go with filling with fearher coat and Polyurethane paint applied
by a good auto shop. Preparation is the key.Not cheap but excellent
results.Fred

[JJ Sinclair]

On Dec 18, 9:59 pm, fred > wrote:
> On Dec 17, 7:41 pm, Zoltan T >
> wrote:
Good advise from Fred. A metal wing with heavy filler won't
stay...............I believe the "compitition" 1-35's came with a
ceconite wrap, then polyurethane paint without the accelerator which
makes it brittle. You want the paint to remain flexable, especially on
fabric control surfaces.........I wouldn't wet-sand the
final ...........touch the ceconite and it will fray and fuzz. Most
auto body shops will do a good job, us glider repair shops load on the
paint (4 heavy coats), then wet-sand off the final coat to give that
killer performance and look of a glass bird.
Have Fun,
JJ

>
> > Does anyone have experience repainting a Lark (IS-28B2)
> > wing?
> > I know some other metal gliders have their wing profiled
> > with filler, so any information would be appreciated.
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Zoltan
>
> I'd go with filling with fearher coat and Polyurethane paint applied
> by a good auto shop. Preparation is the key.Not cheap but excellent
> results.Fred

[Cats]

On Dec 19, 2:14 pm, JJ Sinclair > wrote:
> us glider repair shops load on the
> paint (4 heavy coats), then wet-sand off the final coat to give that
> killer performance and look of a glass bird.

Personally I think it's easier to own & fly a glass bird!

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On Dec 17, 10:41 pm, Zoltan T >
wrote:
> Does anyone have experience repainting a Lark (IS-28B2)
> wing?
> I know some other metal gliders have their wing profiled
> with filler, so any information would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Zoltan

Check carefully for corrosion. This is a common problem with this
ship.
Look in areas of cracked paint and wherever filler is loose or
cracked.
If it were mine, I would not fill extensively.
Good Luck
UH