Imron?

Is there any way to tell if my plane is currently painted in Imron? One
paint shop I'm considering won't touch it if it is. The log entry
doesn't say.

The previous owner had put some clear packing tape over the wing root
vents for winter flying, and when I peeled the stuff off it took paint
with it, leaving me with spots of bare metal. That would lead me to
believe it's NOT Imron.

P.S. I realize this is a stupid question and that it probably doesn't
take a lot of knowledge of paint to tell Imron from Lacquer. :-) Takes
more than I have at the moment though.

Don't use that paint shop. Imron is widely used on aircraft, and a good
paint shop will have no problem stripping it off. If you are seeing major
flaking down to bare metal, it doesn't necessarily mean it was or wasn't a
particular kind of paint. It usually means that the aluminum wasn't prepared
properly for painting.

I have seen where a number of paint shops don't want to deal with Alumigrip
brand paint. Supposedly it's particularly hard to strip. Also, most shops
won't paint your plane if you have had a recent ant-corrosion treatment due
to the oil seepage. But I've never heard of a shop that won't work on an
Imron plane.

Let me advise you strongly to avoid having lacquer paint sprayed on your
plane. It won't last nearly as long as a modern paint like Imron. In fact,
Imron is my paint of choice.

Best regards,

Steve Robertson
N4732J 1967 Beechcraft Musketeer

Paul Folbrecht wrote:

Is there any way to tell if my plane is currently painted in Imron? One
paint shop I'm considering won't touch it if it is. The log entry
doesn't say.

The previous owner had put some clear packing tape over the wing root
vents for winter flying, and when I peeled the stuff off it took paint
with it, leaving me with spots of bare metal. That would lead me to
believe it's NOT Imron.

P.S. I realize this is a stupid question and that it probably doesn't
take a lot of knowledge of paint to tell Imron from Lacquer. :-) Takes
more than I have at the moment though.

Ok, I got some bad information and thus made a confusion post: I was
told that Alumigrip IS Imron. The paint shop told me they wouldn't
strip *Alumigrip* because of what you described - they didn't mention
Imron. When I asked around about Alumigrip I was told it was the same
as Imron, and thus the use of that word in my post. Guess it isn't.

Just goes to show, one should rely on the Internet for really important
information. Hmm.. I wonder if there actually might be something to all
those member-enlargement-drug emails I get...

Steve Robertson wrote:
Don't use that paint shop. Imron is widely used on aircraft, and a good
paint shop will have no problem stripping it off. If you are seeing major
flaking down to bare metal, it doesn't necessarily mean it was or wasn't a
particular kind of paint. It usually means that the aluminum wasn't prepared
properly for painting.

I have seen where a number of paint shops don't want to deal with Alumigrip
brand paint. Supposedly it's particularly hard to strip. Also, most shops

"Paul Folbrecht" wrote in message
...
Hmm.. I wonder if there actually might be something to all
those member-enlargement-drug emails I get...


No. Don't fall for it. It's a joke. They actually work in reverse.

Otis "Tiny" Winslow

Is there any way to tell if my plane is currently painted in Imron? One
paint shop I'm considering won't touch it if it is.

I'll "second" Steve's motion: Find another paint shop.

Imron is the paint of choice for airplanes. It's more difficult to work
with, but the results are much more long-lasting.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Question along the same line. What can I get to touch up some chips and
such on an Imron paint job. Is this something an auto body paint store
could mix up a small amount from the Imron paint #'s?


"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:XlQhc.2102$w96.436062@attbi_s54...
Is there any way to tell if my plane is currently painted in Imron? One
paint shop I'm considering won't touch it if it is.

I'll "second" Steve's motion: Find another paint shop.

Imron is the paint of choice for airplanes. It's more difficult to work
with, but the results are much more long-lasting.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Otis Winslow wrote:

Question along the same line. What can I get to touch up some chips and
such on an Imron paint job. Is this something an auto body paint store
could mix up a small amount from the Imron paint #'s?

If you know the name or number of the Imron color, most auto paint shops can mix you
up the same thing in another paint. If the inspection plates are the color you want
to match, take one in. Some paint shops can match old paint pretty well.

George Patterson
This marriage is off to a shaky start. The groom just asked the band to
play "Your cheatin' heart", and the bride just requested "Don't come home
a'drinkin' with lovin' on your mind".

One disadvantage of Imron and other polyurethane paints is they have
hardener. So there is no way to have a paint shop put the paint in a
small aerosol can and use it periodically to paint your chips,
scratches etc. If you did this, it would harden.

One disadvantage of Imron and other polyurethane paints is they have
hardener. So there is no way to have a paint shop put the paint in a
small aerosol can and use it periodically to paint your chips,
scratches etc. If you did this, it would harden.

No, but you can get the paint and the hardener separate for a good long
time.

When you need to touch up some dings, just mix a small amount and have at
it, using an artist's brush.

Just beware of the toxicity of the stuff.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Doug" wrote in message
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One disadvantage of Imron and other polyurethane paints is they have
hardener. So there is no way to have a paint shop put the paint in a
small aerosol can and use it periodically to paint your chips,
scratches etc. If you did this, it would harden.

You can have acrylic enamel mixed to match and use it for touchup. Aerosol
for touchup is not the way to go. There are much better methods. Get a good
auto paint manual for instructions.