---------------------------------------------------------- Rocket-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 11/05/03: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:31 AM - List Fund Raiser - Wow, Have You Seen The Free Gifts? (Matt Dralle) 2. 04:31 AM - Re: Cockpit color (F1Rocket@comcast.net) 3. 07:35 AM - Re: Cockpit color (P M Condon) 4. 08:40 AM - Re: Cockpit color (Ron C) 5. 01:26 PM - Polishing Canopy and scratch removal Question (P M Condon) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:31:30 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Rocket-List: List Fund Raiser - Wow, Have You Seen The Free Gifts? --> Rocket-List message posted by: Matt Dralle Dear Listers, The List Fund Raiser is going well so far this year and I wanted to say "Thank You" to everyone that has made a Contribution already this year! Though the generous support of Andy Gold and the Builders Bookstore ( http://www.buildersbooks.com ), I'm able to offer some truly awesome gifts with qualifying Contributions this year. There's quite a line up and a rather diverse set of options - certainly something for every taste and personality. Here's a list of this year's fine options: * List Archive CD * Aircraft Builder's Log * Pilot Flashlight System * Pro Pilot Logbook * FAR/AIM on CD * Jeppesen Flight Bag * Aviation History Book * Techstar Flight Computer Please support your Email List Community AND pick up a really slick Gift at the same time! The SSL Secure Contribution web site can be found at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/contributions Once again, I would like to thank everyone that has so generously supported the continued operation and upgrade of the Lists Services here on the Matronics servers!! Thank you! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:31:01 AM PST US From: F1Rocket@comcast.net Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Cockpit color --> Rocket-List message posted by: F1Rocket@comcast.net If you are so inclined, pick a color that coordinates with your external color scheme and order seat cushions to compliment. A friend of mine flys a beautiful RV-8 that is painted a goldish bronze color. I think it came from a Buick. It is very classy. I've decided to go with kind of a two-tone scheme that I've seen recently at AirVenture. Front deck and panel will be black, with the rest of the cockpit a deep tan to match the leather seats. Sounds kind of yucky but it is very sharp when you see it in person. Randy F1 Rocket #95 http://f1rocket.home.comcast.net/ > --> Rocket-List message posted by: GLCole5475@aol.com > > At the risk of asking a dumb question, what is the best color for the cockpit? > > White is common, but isn't it glaring in the sunshine? > > The other end of the spectrum, black, is totally out of the question for obvious > reasons. But what about that vast area between those extremes? > > Ideas, opinions? > > Thanks > > Gary Cole > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:35:45 AM PST US From: P M Condon Subject: Rocket-List: Re: Cockpit color --> Rocket-List message posted by: P M Condon The "trunk" speckle paint is surprisingly durable. I tried some scrap pieces of aluimum a few years ago with the gray based trunk paint and the pieces still look great after floating around the scrap box. My new Rocket will get the gray trunk paint this time around. I Mar-Hyde 'ed the interior of my RV-4....that worked out very well; very easy to rattle can repair, blends well and nah has the right amount of (non) gloss. Check out the RV forum archives too. There is someone that uses hardware store marblizing paint with a poly clear over spray. My wife tried the idea on a project she was working on and it looked fantastic. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:40:43 AM PST US From: "Ron C" Subject: RE: Rocket-List: Cockpit color --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Ron C" Look at other airplanes. Decide early on the whole paint scheme for the plane, or at least the general ideas and colors. Look at car interiors. If you don't tie it all together you'll be sorry. Find a couple of aircraft interior guys and look at color combinations of cloth leather and paint. I remember I was so tired of making decisions on my Rocket when it came time to paint the fuse interior that I kind of bailed on the decision (did'nt think it through) and now wish I would have. Don't get psyched out on the interior. Once the plane is done and flying for a few months your attention will turn to it again and a good foundation color is critical to a great interior scheme. It really is not difficult if you go with some auto inspired combination. Get a paint color fan deck selector (Home Depot?) and hold it up to your favorite car interior- get a good match off the major plastic areas and take it to an auto paint store for a match. Look at the interiors in cars -how simple the color schemes really are . The carpets pretty much match the plastic which matches the leather etc. The IP and door handles may be different but by in large it is all quite tame. Think about it there's good reason they do it that way. One exception is the Mini Cooper it has a very sporty interior with a lot going on but its still not overwhelming. From your base color you can have them lighten or darken additional colors for the panel, floors etc. Have them spray out a couple sample chips that you can carry around to look at fabrics and leathers as you are out and about. Then by the time you really need to finish the cockpit you'll have some ideas to work with. It only costs a few bucks more than a standard paint can color and the quality is much higher. Use acrylic enamel paint with a good etching primer. Acrylic enamel takes a few days to dry but its wear and chip resistance is better than quick drying lacquers and base clear coat systems. The whole flattener bit is good advise too. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Archie Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Cockpit color --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Archie" My neighbor just sprayed the interior of his Defiant with that "speckled" gray paint purchased at Home Depot. (around $6. ea.) Archie > --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Bill and Janet Asbell" > > Eastwood Automotive has these cans of "trunk paint" in their catalog. > Bill #32 = == direct advertising on the Matronics Forums. == == == ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 01:26:54 PM PST US From: P M Condon Subject: Rocket-List: Polishing Canopy and scratch removal Question --> Rocket-List message posted by: P M Condon What have RV-ers ben using to polish canopies? I have been using Plexus with good results as a cleaner/polisher. I need to polish out some micro fine scratches so I am wondering what others are using to do this? At the AOPA convention this weekend I purchased a Flitz polishing kit.....I am not thrilled with the results on plastic. I realize that micro-mesh and other similar companies have a product...I am wondering what else is out there that polishes out micro scratches and all that. There are canopies on RV's at Oshkosh that look like Todd just took them out of the mold-there so clean and scratch free...