Hey, Glen . . . when you gonna make a . . . hanger steak? I guess you could cook it on the other channel, but you could also try it in the hanger on the running engine!
I don’t remember if you talked about the color of the control surfaces,but when you said that they were at the paint shop, I thought red would be really nice,and red it is . The plane is coming long nice , stay safe
Im new to your channel, I hear you talking about Edenville airport. I’m originally from Collingwood…..born and raised. I’ve been around airplanes my whole life pretty much. My grandfather had two planes, a old cessna 180C and partnership in a turbo beaver. Anyways I’m a aircraft structure guy for the past 10 years now, and really enjoy your videos. Looking forward to your next video.
You’re lucky you got one. They put my method of payment up after I went to bed, and it was all sold out by the time I got up! Hope he does something similar in the future.
Hi Glenn, I've been following your channel for over a year and love all the content. I bought a 1958 Cessna 172 about the same time you bought your 172 and love all the ideas you are giving me. :) I have similar mission requirements although I wish I had a 180hp conversion as it would make the plane a bit more effective where I live at 7000' MSL. My plane is mostly "Polished" with two accent colors (burgundy and turquoise and bare metal, appropriate for the southwestern US) on the cowl and upper sides wrapping over the fast back and I can see an outline where the original factory paint and markings were. I'd like to someday restore the color to near factory colors. The current paint chipping and flaking-off, looks terrible but that's OK I have other maintenance priorities right now but thinking about just stripping the old paint off this summer when our weather gets warmer and leaving it bare metal. For the goal of a polished aluminum plane which paint remover would you suggest works the best and will not etch, too much conflicting info out there? If you every get the adventure bug to visit the Grand Canyon please message. I promise not to say Uh too much at the end of a sentence, if you promise not to say Aye (Inside joke with my cousins in Toronto). Cheers.
Stripping my plane was a real hard time - I was consulting with 'experts', and right off the top they told me that no one product is best. You need to get your hands on small amounts of 3-4 of the top aircraft strippers and test. For me I found one that worked really well on a test strip, but didn't work overall when I went full scale. I ended up using a product called 'Sunset strip', it worked best on the combination of paints that were on my plane. It still left a few patches of primer (whoever painted it last didn't use aviation primer), but I was able to get that off with a cloth and lacquer thinner. Good luck! It was a great experience, but one I'm not lining up to do again.
glen the thing thats comes over and over to me about this plane is #1how lucky you are to have found this one #2 having a family member who works on them #3 how fun it is to work on and know your own plane#4 and I can't wait to see her fly again all updated;-) am excited about this, I bet you are too ! Much love to you and julie as always and happy holidays to everyone! Be blessed BBh
I'm a cook, not a pilot although I like aircraft. I'm a big fan of the polished look, and when you said "accent color" I thought "please choose International Orange!" although the red also looks great. Are you going to do bush tires as well?
The finished item Glen is going to look stellar, almost literally. I like the red highlights for the control surfaces. Looking forward to the next one, also wearing my new hat :D Just one question, do or can you lacquer the finished polished skin to lessen the chances of it going dull?
@Doug States - I've heard that... But I know several owners who use Nuvite and then a ceramic coating and they swear by it (and their planes look awesome). So I'm going to give it a go and see what happens, and bring all of you along for the ride!
Please be careful with some of the more toxic items like Alodine/Bonderite, Chromate primer, etc. A respirator is a really good idea, especially if you're misting something on! I know its not a great look on-camera, but having built a kit plane I can tell you that small exposures can add up. Note: this unsolicited advice is offered out of care and respect! ;-)
Can you imagine the work that goes into polishing a DC3? With ones feet on the ground I feel for those who take the time to polish an Airstream trailer!
Looks good Glen, I like the red accents. I'm wondering how you dealt with paint on the camera in the spray room? Is there some trick you used that you've learnt in all your time filming in kitchens to keep them clean (especially the lens)?
Glen, I'm curious. I remember several years ago reading about repainting an aircraft, with special emphasis on the control surfaces. What I was reading was that the surfaces needed to be balanced after the paint job to make sure that there wasn't a weight imbalance because of too much or too little paint on one of the other side of the pivot point. I don't know if this is true or not, particularly with a small airplane like a 172. I could see it on something like a 747. Do you know if, for small airplanes like this, if there is any requirement for a balance check for the control surfaces. By the way, I think Red is going to look really nice as an accent color for the polished aluminum. I really am looking forward to seeing the finished product when you get everything done.
Re-balancing the control surfaces is something that needs to be done; and you are also correct that for a slow moving aircraft like the Cessna 172 it is of little consequence. We did do it - because that's best practice - but from asking around it seems most don't.
Glenn, I'm curious about the polishing process. Is there a danger of heating the panels enough to introduce warp, causing that "oil canning" effect. This entire process is in my future on a '77 172N
I'd absolutely love to - but I have a conflict this year with another commitment. We're taking a group of viewers of our cooking channel to Mexico for a week, and the two overlap in a way that I just can't make it work.
Technically speaking you cant use automotive paint at all on a certified aircraft. It needs to be what is in the maintenance manual or an STC'ed system of paint
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Bless you. Polishing is a labor of love. You have the patience of Job.
Was really great to see Paul in action painting. Always fascinating to watch a craftsman in his trade. Thanks for sharing!
I'm glad that you talked about Alclad. It's why scratches are so bad for aircraft metalwork.
Watching a good painter is so relaxing to me!!!
Hi Glen, I received my hat today. Thanks so much. I will proudly wear it all winter.
Hey, Glen . . . when you gonna make a . . . hanger steak? I guess you could cook it on the other channel, but you could also try it in the hanger on the running engine!
Groan.. but good one.
I had my doubts about the bare aluminum, but after seeing the half that was polished---WOW! You certainly don't do anything half-way.
The red is a beautiful choice!
I love the DEVO / NASA look on ya
Not a chef or a pilot but Glen makes engaging content and I’m here for it.
Great to see people replying with their hats having arrived! Can’t wait for mine, and more content, i’m loving the series
I am enjoying my this series. Now with my Glen's Hanger hat!
I don’t remember if you talked about the color of the control surfaces,but when you said that they were at the paint shop, I thought red would be really nice,and red it is . The plane is coming long nice , stay safe
Im new to your channel, I hear you talking about Edenville airport. I’m originally from Collingwood…..born and raised. I’ve been around airplanes my whole life pretty much. My grandfather had two planes, a old cessna 180C and partnership in a turbo beaver. Anyways I’m a aircraft structure guy for the past 10 years now, and really enjoy your videos.
Looking forward to your next video.
Going to be one good looking bird! 🇨🇦
Paint adds an amazing amount of weight to the plane and affects gas usage too. I was glad you decided on a minimum of paint!
Lovely choice of red -- that will integrate so well with the bare aluminum. Looking forward to the next!
I'm so glad there's some paint, and red looks fabulous.
Look great. A lot of work, but atleast it gives you an excuse to hang out at the airport!
I guess it is not a HOBBY if it doesn't take a lot of time, effort, and money!😊
Merry Christmas Glen
Looks great!
A new episode and my hat arrived today, bonus!! Makes up for the power being out still since yesterday 👍
"Spoiler Alert": You can see the painted control surfaces back on the airplane in the "Glen's Hats" video. :-)
It’s looking great, can’t wait to watch the next episode wearing the new hat!
You’re lucky you got one. They put my method of payment up after I went to bed, and it was all sold out by the time I got up! Hope he does something similar in the future.
@@murlthomas2243 like with anything that sells out no one wants to leave money or support on the table! I’m sure the next run will be out soon
That looks fantastic Glen! Congrats!
Holy crap that looks so good.
Man, she is gonna be beautiful.
That red on the control surfaces will look great with the polished silver!
I easyly could watch this for 2/3h non stop. So cool! Thanks for sharing all the process with us.
Hi Glenn, I've been following your channel for over a year and love all the content. I bought a 1958 Cessna 172 about the same time you bought your 172 and love all the ideas you are giving me. :) I have similar mission requirements although I wish I had a 180hp conversion as it would make the plane a bit more effective where I live at 7000' MSL. My plane is mostly "Polished" with two accent colors (burgundy and turquoise and bare metal, appropriate for the southwestern US) on the cowl and upper sides wrapping over the fast back and I can see an outline where the original factory paint and markings were. I'd like to someday restore the color to near factory colors. The current paint chipping and flaking-off, looks terrible but that's OK I have other maintenance priorities right now but thinking about just stripping the old paint off this summer when our weather gets warmer and leaving it bare metal. For the goal of a polished aluminum plane which paint remover would you suggest works the best and will not etch, too much conflicting info out there?
If you every get the adventure bug to visit the Grand Canyon please message. I promise not to say Uh too much at the end of a sentence, if you promise not to say Aye (Inside joke with my cousins in Toronto). Cheers.
Stripping my plane was a real hard time - I was consulting with 'experts', and right off the top they told me that no one product is best. You need to get your hands on small amounts of 3-4 of the top aircraft strippers and test. For me I found one that worked really well on a test strip, but didn't work overall when I went full scale. I ended up using a product called 'Sunset strip', it worked best on the combination of paints that were on my plane. It still left a few patches of primer (whoever painted it last didn't use aviation primer), but I was able to get that off with a cloth and lacquer thinner.
Good luck! It was a great experience, but one I'm not lining up to do again.
Wow, she's going to look amazing when you're done.
You're like a Canuk aviation Mr. Miyagi (compound on, compound off)
Good progress, Glen! Thanks for the update!
Great video as always. Cannot wait for the next step
The red paint looks sharp so far. MVU is going to be a beautiful plane!
The color you chose is going to look sharp when the plane is complete!
Gorgeous work Glen!
Interesting polishing technique. Great as always. Look forward to the end flight!
I did he blades on my gyroplane that was enough for me. You’ll have arms like Popeye by the time you finish. 👍
glen the thing thats comes over and over to me about this plane is #1how lucky you are to have found this one #2 having a family member who works on them
#3 how fun it is to work on and know your own plane#4 and I can't wait to see her fly again all updated;-) am excited about this, I bet you are too ! Much love to you and julie as always and happy holidays to everyone! Be blessed BBh
Chris is family? I hadn't heard that.
Very nice Glen
Great episode as always!
Looking great. Hope to see it in person if you ever get to CYSB or CPT2.
CPT2 is definitely on our list of places to fly this Spring when all the work is done.
@@GlensHangar You’ll enjoy the fish and chips.
You didn't get holograms with the rotary? Great work. I'm stripping my plane now, so much work.
That buffer sounded pretty loud I'd wear hearing protection if I were you!
Someone's being brave with their camera in the paint booth. ;p)
I was worried the camera was gonna end up painted 😂
I'm a cook, not a pilot although I like aircraft. I'm a big fan of the polished look, and when you said "accent color" I thought "please choose International Orange!" although the red also looks great. Are you going to do bush tires as well?
Looks fantastic! It does look good. Love the retro look. Is clear coat an option or recommended? Thanks for another interesting and informative video.
Encouraging words.
The finished item Glen is going to look stellar, almost literally. I like the red highlights for the control surfaces. Looking forward to the next one, also wearing my new hat :D Just one question, do or can you lacquer the finished polished skin to lessen the chances of it going dull?
We'll be putting on a 'ceramic' coating in the Spring when it warms up again -
@@GlensHangar thanks Glen.
The Nuvite folks didn’t recommend a ceramic coating at Oshkosh
@Doug States - I've heard that... But I know several owners who use Nuvite and then a ceramic coating and they swear by it (and their planes look awesome). So I'm going to give it a go and see what happens, and bring all of you along for the ride!
@@GlensHangar sounds good. I’m looking forward to it
Thanks for sharing.
Good day Glen
Please tell Paul I like his technique, very smooth and even. What type of primer did he use, epoxy?
Please be careful with some of the more toxic items like Alodine/Bonderite, Chromate primer, etc. A respirator is a really good idea, especially if you're misting something on! I know its not a great look on-camera, but having built a kit plane I can tell you that small exposures can add up.
Note: this unsolicited advice is offered out of care and respect! ;-)
Yeah - I made sure that I was working outside, indoors I would have on the respirator for sure.
Can you imagine the work that goes into polishing a DC3?
With ones feet on the ground I feel for those who take the time to polish an Airstream trailer!
A friend of mine has been restoring a mid-60's Airstream and the polishing has taken them ages.
Grafphene polish from Adams will protect the surface from UV light degradation.
Can you seal the polish in with a clear coat or ceramic coating afterward?
Darn I thought Glen was going to paint.
Looks good Glen, I like the red accents. I'm wondering how you dealt with paint on the camera in the spray room? Is there some trick you used that you've learnt in all your time filming in kitchens to keep them clean (especially the lens)?
I used my most abused GoPro so if got ruined I would cry too much. Fortunately there was no overspray on the lens.
Glenn can you have that ceramic coated like high end cars are so you never lose that shine????
It’s in the plan- we’ll be doing that next summer.
Glen, I'm curious. I remember several years ago reading about repainting an aircraft, with special emphasis on the control surfaces. What I was reading was that the surfaces needed to be balanced after the paint job to make sure that there wasn't a weight imbalance because of too much or too little paint on one of the other side of the pivot point.
I don't know if this is true or not, particularly with a small airplane like a 172. I could see it on something like a 747.
Do you know if, for small airplanes like this, if there is any requirement for a balance check for the control surfaces.
By the way, I think Red is going to look really nice as an accent color for the polished aluminum. I really am looking forward to seeing the finished product when you get everything done.
Re-balancing the control surfaces is something that needs to be done; and you are also correct that for a slow moving aircraft like the Cessna 172 it is of little consequence. We did do it - because that's best practice - but from asking around it seems most don't.
Are you going to do F7, C and then S (with cyclo) next?
Yes - but the final polish will wait until after we’re flying again.
Look into Flitz polish . . . .
Glenn, I'm curious about the polishing process. Is there a danger of heating the panels enough to introduce warp, causing that "oil canning" effect. This entire process is in my future on a '77 172N
You do have to keep the polisher moving, if uphold in one place too long you will generate a lot of heat. Steady movement and everything will be fine.
@@GlensHangar Thanks for the quick response! Learning from others such as yourself helps immensely.
Are you gonna fly your bird to Oshkosh this summer?
I'd absolutely love to - but I have a conflict this year with another commitment. We're taking a group of viewers of our cooking channel to Mexico for a week, and the two overlap in a way that I just can't make it work.
@@GlensHangar That is too bad! I'm hoping to make it there myself. I went in 2019 and can't wait to go back.
Would it be possible to use a automotive style clearcoat on the polished aluminum to protect the shine?
Technically speaking you cant use automotive paint at all on a certified aircraft. It needs to be what is in the maintenance manual or an STC'ed system of paint
Can you do another run of hats? Please and thank you!
I'd love to, but I just don't have the time to manage it.
I hope you aren't going to blind people on a sunny day when you fly over.
You may want to get some ear protection.
I can see why most people paint WW II bombers instead of going back to the bare metal now
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I am a pro in polishing llo soi un motro
En eso .
Uh, you are supposed to collect your alodine (bonderite) when rinsing. Highly toxic!
Less taking more working or your Fired.