Carl Froehlich
Well Known Member
Today made the trip to the local auto paint store for more PPG DP-40LF primer for the new RV-10 build. With activator it is now over $700 a gallon!
After this set in I asked about costs for PPG base/clear as final paint is 18 months away or so. While I did pick a very expensive red (tri coat Mazda Sole Red) a quick estimate put me well over $7K - just for the paint. I note this is three times the cost of using the same PPG base/clear paint on the first RV-10 back in 2011.
Good thing this is the last project. The kit, engine and avionics price increases are really hitting home - I'm broke!
Carl
After this set in I asked about costs for PPG base/clear as final paint is 18 months away or so. While I did pick a very expensive red (tri coat Mazda Sole Red) a quick estimate put me well over $7K - just for the paint. I note this is three times the cost of using the same PPG base/clear paint on the first RV-10 back in 2011.
Good thing this is the last project. The kit, engine and avionics price increases are really hitting home - I'm broke!
Carl