---------------------------------------------------------- Tailwind-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 08/14/05: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:29 PM - cowl (Paul Holmes) 2. 04:59 PM - Re: cowl (Brian Alley) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:29:06 PM PST US From: "Paul Holmes" Subject: Tailwind-List: cowl Does the inside of the glass cowl need priming or a coat of West or is it ok as is? Thanks, Paul 456TW pholmes@wmis.net ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:59:43 PM PST US From: Brian Alley Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: cowl Paul, I painted the inside of my cowling before painting the outside. It makes cleanup much easier. It also prevents the oil from penetrating the fiberglass which will eventually cause deteration of the composite part. I had read that white surfaces inside the cowl reflect radiant heat so the cooling airflow can carry the heat away. BRIAN ALLEY (N320WT) CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES 101 Caroline Circle Hurricane, WV 25526 304-562-6800 home 304-395-4932 cell How are you going to win by a nose if you don't stick out your neck?