Interior Paint (Part 7)

Alright!  I started painting using the SEM 15393 Medium Gray paint.  Below are a couple of pictures following the application of the first coat of paint.  Here is the right copilot side looking aft.....

.....from above the Firewall looking aft.....

.....and the left pilot side.

After applying the second coat (and allowing it to dry), it was time to remove all the paper and tape and see how it turned out.  This is the overall look from above the Firewall area.....

.....left pilot side.....

.....and the right copilot side.

This is where the Baggage Bulkhead Corrugation will be installed with screws.  Now, you can see where we put the tape and lined out the opening.  I decided not to paint the areas we left green around the openings for a couple of reason:

1.  It was easier and less time consuming

2.  The panels and covers associated with the openings will cover the areas we left in green

We did the same thing on the Baggage Floor that will be covered with the “Baggage Floor Cover”.  From this view, you can also see where the Step Access Covers will be installed on either side of here Baggage Floor.

The area that will be covered by the Seat Ramp Cover was also taped off the same way.

Because we decided to stop the paint forward of the Seatback Hinges, we also decided to stop the paint at the same area on the sides.  This is the right copilot side.....

.....and the left pilot side.

Lastly, these are the areas that we applied the SEM paint to ensure there would be no “green” areas showing after the carpet and side panels are installed. Here is the right copilot side.....

.....and the left pilot side.

That’s it.  I think it turned out pretty damn good.  I am extremely please with the results.  Excluding any touch up that may be required, that completes the Interior Painting.  The areas that were left green are areas that will be covered by the carpet or side panels we will be purchasing from Classic Aero.  There is also several covers that will be installed in later sections and will be painted with gray SEM prior to being installed.  I think this was a 15 hours well spent!