Making small GRP Wind turbine blades

[wiatroda]

Now I've got to paint it - any ideas where to start with that? Some sort of primer then white paint I suppose. I think the spray paint used on cars would stick?

If you have compressor and air gun you should use 2K primer (very easy to sand), then 2K gloss paint (high gloss and durability).

[Jonathan]

If you have compressor and air gun you should use 2K primer (very easy to sand), then 2K gloss paint (high gloss and durability).

I do have an air compressor with the filter things on it for painting. Please could you link me to the paint and air gun you're thinking of? Where's the best place to get it?

[wiatroda]

Where's the best place to get it?

I used to buy paints off ebay or from my local Jawel Paints paint shop in W-ton (they are on e-bay as well). Try to buy paint+activator deal. You will need 2K thinner as well. For a small width blade I would recommend touch-up spray gun for example: ( http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...l-touch-up-gun or
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GRAVITY-FED-MI...item53e6c9bfe1 ). Remember this paint not only dries , but hardens as well so mix no more than you need and clean tools straight after painting (with 2K thinner).