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What is the best color to make Prop Tips visible? 
What is the better paint for the Prop Tips? 
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I've done two batches of APCs, dyed black with white tips. (Pic below) Naturally, the white on black is very visible from both the front and back. (Be sure and do the backs! That is where you're supposed to be when using a tach or needling). I used white because, (1. I lack artistic imagination, and (2. white works with any airplane color. Most any color that contrasts well with the prop color would be pretty visible, my guess.
The first batch was
Rustoleum. Worked fine. Second batch was
LustreKote. Worked fine. The only prep was
Prep-
Sol to make sure no oil or release agent was left -- unlikely after dying in boiling water.
Dave Smith suggested (in another thread) using Adhesion Promoter (paint section of AutoZone, Advance Auto, etc.) when spraying plastic. Sprays on like rattle can paint. I haven't used it yet, but will try it on the next batch of props.
My camera batteries are dead now. In an hour or so, I'll post a pic of my oldest white tip prop. It has had some time off grass, some pavement, and you can see the LE paint has worn away some. This prop was from the
Rustoleum batch, I think.
Edit: added pic of older, worn tip
Larry Fulwider
Topic: Prop Tips (Read 895 times)
