recover and paint

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My 1977 M-5-235 needs to be recovered. The zinc-chomate on the steel tubing has mostly flaked off. I anticipate stripping down to the tubes, blasting the frame clean, epoxy prime on the frame, then recover and paint.

Would like a discussion of things to watch for, things to
add or subtract while that deep into the airplane. Is there any way to avoid removing the intrumental panel? Is there a simple way to remove the intrument panel? A way to remove it as one unit ?

I'd like to hear comments on the various recover fabric systems. Favorite paints and finishes.

Thanks,

[benflyn]

Think about any mods, now is the time to install, float fittings, skylight, grab handles, service bulletin #1 horizontal tail to fuslage attach tube. You can view any of the maule service bulletins at the link.

http://mauleairinc.com/service_bulletins.htm