On Apr 4, 5:15*pm, Tim Taylor wrote:
On Apr 4, 1:26*pm, Brad wrote:

I'm pretty sure I am going to have my HP-24 professionally painted.
Can anyone recommend a place within a 500 mile radius of the greater
Seattle area that has experience with Prestec?

thanks,
Brad

Why damage a perfectly good glider with Prestec? *If the molds were
good and smooth, shoot it with a good 2K polyurethane system. *It will
last longer, look better, and add less weight.

Given that this will be the first flying prototype, and may well
require some "refinements" as it develops, Prestec finish would likely
be a very appropriate decision.
It's worth noting that the proper prep for painting is much more work
to get surface quality required than that required for polyester
topcoat.
I've done both.
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