My prop was made by Aymar/Demuth and came from the factory with black paint
on the back.It hasn't given any problems in 4 years and over 300 hours, and
the black paint more or less makes the prop disappear from the pilot's seat.

I don't think you'll have any problems painting yours. Just make sure it is
clean to start with, and use a semi-gloss (not flat) paint. Flat paints
don't hold up well, and are harder to clean. Also, use light coats of
paint, and try and keep the amount of paint equal on both blades or your
prop *might* have a balance problem.

KB

"Michael Horowitz" wrote in message
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There are sun angles such that on final I get a strobe effect from sun
reflected off the back of the wooden prop.
I have asked Sensinich if painting the back would cause them any
heartburn i.e. different rates of heat absorbtion, balance , etc.
NILHRD from them yet.
Anyone had any experience? - Mike