Polish and Paint Episode #11 Glen's Hangar

Polish and Paint Episode #11 Glen's Hangar
Today I work on the seemingly never ending task of polishing aluminum on the Cessna 172B, and then we take the control surfaces to a shop just down the road from the airport for some paint. This is a long road of restoring a 1961 Cessna 172B - on the way to installing a Dynon certified panel, the Dynon skyview hdx. That's right a full Dynon glass panel in a 1961 Cessna.

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⚠️ NOTE: These videos are edited for time and entertainment. Editing removes context and can remove safety checklists in the interest of time. Do not use these videos for, or in lieu of flight training.⚠️

[dlewisa]

Hey, Glen . . . when you gonna make a . . . hanger steak? I guess you could cook it on the other channel, but you could also try it in the hanger on the running engine!

[Vertiwizard]

Was really great to see Paul in action painting. Always fascinating to watch a craftsman in his trade. Thanks for sharing!

[davidspeyers]

Bless you. Polishing is a labor of love. You have the patience of Job.

[SimonAmazingClarke]

I'm glad that you talked about Alclad. It's why scratches are so bad for aircraft metalwork.

[tommiebartley]

Watching a good painter is so relaxing to me!!!

[thisisdarren]

Hi Glen, I received my hat today. Thanks so much. I will proudly wear it all winter.

[jamesellsworth]

I guess it is not a HOBBY if it doesn't take a lot of time, effort, and money!😊

[astroworfcraig]

I had my doubts about the bare aluminum, but after seeing the half that was polished---WOW! You certainly don't do anything half-way.

[scottwilson]

Im new to your channel, I hear you talking about Edenville airport. I’m originally from Collingwood…..born and raised. I’ve been around airplanes my whole life pretty much. My grandfather had two planes, a old cessna 180C and partnership in a turbo beaver. Anyways I’m a aircraft structure guy for the past 10 years now, and really enjoy your videos.
Looking forward to your next video.

[campcookhenry]

I don’t remember if you talked about the color of the control surfaces, but when you said that they were at the paint shop, I thought red would be really nice, and red it is . The plane is coming long nice, stay safe

[KajahaX]

Not a chef or a pilot but Glen makes engaging content and I’m here for it.

[canuckled]

I am enjoying my this series. Now with my Glen's Hanger hat!

[dood]

Look great. A lot of work, but atleast it gives you an excuse to hang out at the airport!

[AngeloPappas-brgx]

Hi Glenn, I've been following your channel for over a year and love all the content. I bought a 1958 Cessna 172 about the same time you bought your 172 and love all the ideas you are giving me. :) I have similar mission requirements although I wish I had a 180hp conversion as it would make the plane a bit more effective where I live at 7000' MSL. My plane is mostly "Polished" with two accent colors (burgundy and turquoise and bare metal, appropriate for the southwestern US) on the cowl and upper sides wrapping over the fast back and I can see an outline where the original factory paint and markings were. I'd like to someday restore the color to near factory colors. The current paint chipping and flaking-off, looks terrible but that's OK I have other maintenance priorities right now but thinking about just stripping the old paint off this summer when our weather gets warmer and leaving it bare metal. For the goal of a polished aluminum plane which paint remover would you suggest works the best and will not etch, too much conflicting info out there?

If you every get the adventure bug to visit the Grand Canyon please message. I promise not to say Uh too much at the end of a sentence, if you promise not to say Aye (Inside joke with my cousins in Toronto). Cheers.

[robshaw]

Great to see people replying with their hats having arrived! Can’t wait for mine, and more content, i’m loving the series

[skycarl]

Someone's being brave with their camera in the paint booth. ;p)

[murlthomas]

Paint adds an amazing amount of weight to the plane and affects gas usage too. I was glad you decided on a minimum of paint!

[Bitclef]

That buffer sounded pretty loud I'd wear hearing protection if I were you!

[crtzmo]

Lovely choice of red -- that will integrate so well with the bare aluminum. Looking forward to the next!

[Kinkajou]

I'm so glad there's some paint, and red looks fabulous.