New MIP Poll

[AndyT]

Ok, I'm ready to do one of two things;
Cover my new MIP with the woodgrain pattern or paint the whole thing black. I'm undecided either way and I would like to know what you all think. If you like a different color, then list it below.

[AndyT]

Well, I was undecided and I was going to paint it black anyway as an undercoat but now I think I'll make it black all the way around. It will fit in with my planned lighting scheme really nicely also.

[Jackpilot]

Andy
Black is fine but most panels are in shades of flat or satin "greyish/bluish/tanish", which contrast nicely with the black of the gauges, the glareshield and lower trim.
I discovered by fluke that some blue/grey auto primers do a wonderful job.
Used that for my cocckpit seats and it really gives a good finish.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c29/jackpilot/after.jpg

[Michael Carter]

I guess I'm in the minority for woodgrain.

Ever since I saw a wood grain MIP on a Cessna Cardinal I had the pleasure of flying I've never forgotten it.

The automotive paint looks good on that.

[AndyT]

I think what I'm going to do is paint it a satin black and install my instruments in it. If I don't care for it I can always add the woodgrain covering later. But I have an idea for night lighting I want to try and black would fit the scheme exceptionally well. I'm not sure how the woodgrain would look though...

[Padraig]

Same as Mike, I voted for the woodgrain finish. Seen that finish in a few pictures of private aircraft and man, its nice.

Good luck at what ever you choose. Looking forward to some pictures when it's finished.

[Efe Cem Elci]

I voted black, mainly cause I wasn't sure how woodgrain would look.

[AndyT]

Woodgrain is picking up! Hmm... Look at my blog for the latest pix.