Since the old paint is peeling that badly, why not take it to your frendly
local "U-Squirt it" car wash and blast the rest off with high pressure
water. I was able to take the color coat off an old 2-22 that way while
leaving the aluminum dope undamaged - no messing with yucky paint stripper.

As for paint, since this is an experimental, why not look into the new water
based automotive paints. I hear a lot of praise from the auto repair people
about this stuff. It's non hazardous, has brilliant colors that last and
the final finish has a "wet look" like Imron. They can shoot your glider in
their spray booths. I like the dazzling "arrest me red" used on Jeep
Cherokees.

Bill Daniels


"Travis Beach" wrote in message
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I just took delivery of an RS-15 in dire need of a
face lift...excellent workmanship but packing in the
cosmetic side...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272587388/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272585143/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272593549/

Whats the consensus on finishes? Awlgrip, Polyurethanes
or Epoxies?