Prime tail, wings etc. before final assembly?

[jibby212]

I am finishing up my 7 tail now, all parts are alodined , the substructure and inside of skins are epoxy primed. Looking for some thoughts on priming the outside of the finished assemblies. I know the epoxy primer would have to be lightly scuffed before final painting but Im thinking that having the parts primered would protect the alodine from scratches and pro bably coat areas not accessible after final assembly. Any downside for doing this? I am right by the salt water so Im trying to take all precautions.

 

[Mike S]

Do you plan to have a shop paint it, or are you going to do it yourself??

If a shop, call them and ask what they recommend.

Be aware that some primers are porous, and moisture can get through to the base metal.

 

[jibby212]

I am planning on painting it, I believe most epoxy primers are not pouros.