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Spectra Chrome

jeffwhip

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I just dropped my plane off at the paint shop and he brought up the idea of painting my spinner in spectra chrome. Has anyone done this? Will it withstand the RPM of the propeller without peeling?
 
Spectre Chrome

I had my Rocket spinner done by MT almost 20 years ago, and except for a spot around one of the attach screws, it has been excellent.

I would do it again, but the one thing I would be more careful about is the quality of the prep work on the surface.

MT didn't pay much attention to that, so mine appears to have a bit of "orange peel" - but really it's the fiberglass weave showing through from underneath. O/W all good.

HFS
 
Iffy

A neighbor had his spinner done. It has started to peel away. That was about 12 years ago. Could have been prep problems.

Just have the painter paint it and not take the chance.
 
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