026 Wet sanding a Daher Kodiak 100!

Aviana Aircraft traveled out to Florida to remove orange peel on a Daher (Quest) Kodiak 100. Follow along as we level paint texture with various sanding grits and come up with the best ways of removing sanding marks.
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These videos are not made to teach you how to detail an aircraft, and often, I don't show all of the steps involved in the process. I'd be happy to answer any questions, but cannot assume any liability for attempts at detailing. Aviana is not responsible for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk.

[@roger8436]

This is why Gail and I have contacted you. I know of no one with that kind of patience to do things right. Awesome job!

[@jase6783]

Nice job! I would love to see some before and after pictures out of the sunlight on the ramp.

[@muhammadnimji4626]

Boy oh Boy!! Incredible amount of work with an amazing end result. Great work!

[@jetdynamicsllc6522]

Amazing job! Looks awesome!

[@GlasairS2-RG]

That is a phenomenal job.. Well done. 😎

[@mikeperry2814]

Well done! You have the patience of Job! why not cover the rivets with cut in/trim tape?

[@cjl76]

Superb results and a true testament to your skills. Just a shame it's on a hangar-queen "bush plane". It reminds me of those Hummers you see around LA that have never seen dirt in their life. Well, maybe 5 seconds on a manicured lawn when leaving the golf club after too many Mimosas. :O

[@rodrigollamas8]

Did you have to rebalance the rudder? (AC43.13-1B paragraph 4-36 a and b) speak about the importance of keeping track of weight changes to prevent fluttering. Mainly talks about adding paint, but this is removal of paint from the manufacturer after they balanced the control surface. From that one could infer, that this procedure merits a balance check on the rudder. Unless the maintenance manual makes note of this procedure being approved and weight changes are negligible.

[@dalelankford7118]

Love your videos, very well done. Can you talk about glass and carpet? I’ve watched many of your clips and haven’t seen that yet. Thanks!

[@robertlafnear4865]

Kodiak should look at the paint process at the factory....... maybe a wee bit more reducer for a wee bit longer flow out.......... or maybe just another well trained painter !

[@vojtechstehlik6630]

Hi, beautiful job as always. Just one question. How much will this polishing process affect the outer layer of paint/varnish? Will it stay still enough thick to protect the paint? Thank you so much for the answer🙂👍

[@ksportedrummerv]

What are your thoughts about denim/ velvet pads for orange peel? Is it a 'half answer'? Just for minor OP? Thanks!

[@Mike-z4c]

Hi, love the video. I have a 182 with dark blue paint on the underside of the fuselage. In a previous video I watched, you had a special formula you used to remove the lead residue from the paint. Do you sell this cleaner or, can you disclose what is in the cleaner?

[@BeRaaad]

Why didn't you use a ceramic coat on this one?

[@barrycook8116]

Did you coat this plane after all that grunt work?

[@byronlarson227]

What's the name of Andy's detail company?

[@williamc2118]

Bet y’all wished they used counter sunk rivets, would have gone a lot quicker!

[@truckergare]

He didn't have a beard when e started.

[@nldmaster]

The camera just wanted to stay focused on that plane at