Aluminum instrument panel finish?

"Richard Riley" wrote in message
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I've just finished machining my instrument panel. It is (I say with
no small pride) nice. Milled out of 2024T3 3" thick, reduced to .120
with .120 webs between each instrument and around the perimeter.

Now the question is: how should it be finished? Polished? Engine
turned? Anodized? Clear powder coat?

Engine-turned then clear powder coat. Yeah, that's what I'd do.

As long as he doesn't plan on selling it anytime soon...


"Daniel" wrote in message
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Richard Riley wrote ...
I've just finished machining my instrument panel. It is (I say with
no small pride) nice. Milled out of 2024T3 3" thick, reduced to .120
with .120 webs between each instrument and around the perimeter.

Now the question is: how should it be finished? Polished? Engine
turned? Anodized? Clear powder coat?



After that much effort, why finish it off with the same methods used
by every other aircraft on the line? You should go for something
unique. Something that really sets your plane apart. Something that
says "I just gotta be me!":

http://panel.notlong.com

Daniel



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"Marco Leon" mleon(at)optonline.net wrote in message
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As long as he doesn't plan on selling it anytime soon...

Selling a homebuilt is not consistent with the regulatory advantages
provided to those building their own airplane, that they intend to operate.
That Authority belongs at a DAS.

"Tarver Engineering" wrote in message ...

"Marco Leon" mleon(at)optonline.net wrote in message
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As long as he doesn't plan on selling it anytime soon...

Selling a homebuilt is not consistent with the regulatory advantages
provided to those building their own airplane, that they intend to operate.
That Authority belongs at a DAS.

More drivel. The only thing that a builder is afforded over anyone else
who owns a homebuilt is eligibility to sign off the annuals.

"Ron Natalie" wrote in message
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"Tarver Engineering" wrote in message
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"Marco Leon" mleon(at)optonline.net wrote in message
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As long as he doesn't plan on selling it anytime soon...

Selling a homebuilt is not consistent with the regulatory advantages
provided to those building their own airplane, that they intend to
operate.
That Authority belongs at a DAS.

More drivel. The only thing that a builder is afforded over anyone else
who owns a homebuilt is eligibility to sign off the annuals.

Of course, that from Natalie, who doesn't even know a homebuilt is an
experimantal.

If you build it to sell, you are outside the regulatory intent of a
homebuilt.

(Daniel) wrote in message . com...

After that much effort, why finish it off with the same methods used
by every other aircraft on the line? You should go for something
unique. Something that really sets your plane apart. Something that
says "I just gotta be me!":

http://panel.notlong.com


Just stay away from the one called "Classic Fruit". How'd you like
to repeat that everytime someone asks about the panel? :-)

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)

"Tarver Engineering" wrote in message ...
More drivel. The only thing that a builder is afforded over anyone else
who owns a homebuilt is eligibility to sign off the annuals.

Of course, that from Natalie, who doesn't even know a homebuilt is an
experimantal.

If you build it to sell, you are outside the regulatory intent of a
homebuilt.

I very much know it is certificated in "Experimental -- Amateur Built." The
only thing the rules say is that it must be CONSTRUCTED FOR EDUCATION
OR RECREATION. It doesn't say anything about what it is used for afterwards.
There is no restriction on selling homebuilts or maintaining and operating them after
they are sold.

"Ron Natalie" wrote in message
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"Tarver Engineering" wrote in message
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More drivel. The only thing that a builder is afforded over anyone
else
who owns a homebuilt is eligibility to sign off the annuals.

Of course, that from Natalie, who doesn't even know a homebuilt is an
experimantal.

If you build it to sell, you are outside the regulatory intent of a
homebuilt.

I very much know it is certificated in "Experimental

You wrote that you didn't know that, not very long ago.

Are you now claiming that I am correct and you have no businees discussing
regulatory issues, Natalie?

-- Amateur Built." The
only thing the rules say is that it must be CONSTRUCTED FOR EDUCATION
OR RECREATION. It doesn't say anything about what it is used for
afterwards.
There is no restriction on selling homebuilts or maintaining and operating
them after
they are sold.

There are several regulatory differences between homebuilts WRT
maintainance. As to building a homebuilt to sell, that alone invalidates
all that AEA has done. A DAS is required to build kit airplanes and sell
them.

Perhaps you would like to post up one of the archive trolls and remove any
doubt of your idiot status, Nesbitt?

"Tarver Engineering" wrote:

Selling a homebuilt is not consistent with the regulatory advantages
provided to those building their own airplane, that they intend
to operate.

Nothing in the CFR about "intent to operate." If a person
builds an airplane "for education or recreation" there
is nothing in the CFR that prevents them from selling it.

Hired guns or building for the express purpose of resale
are other matters altogether.

Dave 'twist and crawl' Hyde

went to Menards (Home
Depot-like place) and bought countertop laminate to put over it.

Holy smokes! what a great idea! Wish the hell I thought of that. Besides
durable and cheap just think of the choice of finishes. Did you use a wood
grain theme or something like that?

Jim