On Sat, 28 May 2005 08:53:09 -0400, Michael Horowitz
wrote:

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

paint the side facing you matt black.
use an acrylic laquer out of a rattle can (its the lightest weight
paint)
paint even coats on each side then balance your prop.
correct the imbalance with layers of paint.
bolt it back on using a torque wrench and you will have done yourself
and your aeroplane a big favour.

shiny props of any colour are a liability with the sun behind you
because you get a shiny wooden or chrome disk in front of you that can
be impossible to see through.
(been there and painted it matt black the next day. balancing the prop
is very important in the battle against fatigue failures)

Stealth Pilot
Australia