For SkyMac:
Dave-
Sincere thanks for all the info and pictures, all very helpful in contemplating the project and whether to try it myself. One other question re covering the joints and seams with the tape: After the panel, etc. is stripped, how do you go back and strip the seam area? Hand sanding or very judicious use of the gel/liquid stripper?
My airplane has (I think) the original factory paint, over which a previous owner who wanted an O2 lookalike painted a military camoflage scheme, so the stripping is going to be quite a job. But thinking about dropping $15K or so and hearing about several less than satisfactory 'professional' jobs, I'm tempted to give it a try.
I've prepped and painted two large (30') boats myself, one with one-part polyurethane, and they came out quite well.
Many thanks again for the response and any other info you have.
Joe
joechr@msn.com