i've been interested in this process for my 51. how much does it cost? going to avoid the blaster as much as i can. i like industrial grade primers shot in thin coats to use to find high and low spots, then apply a heavier to coat to cover. after the d-a sander get ready for sore fingers from hand sanding. the post from martin sr is excellant. remember 95% of a good paint job is the prep work, so if you want it to look good and last, be patient and methodical. sand EVERY nook and cranny and every glossy spot (if the paint can't dig in and bond---it won't. remember clean, clean, CLEAN! i use cheap thinner to remove oil (even from your fingers) and dust. tack reg unil you don't get any residue---then do it again. paint work is not easy, and i respect the guys who do it for a living, and a good painter is an artist for sure.
post yer progress, keep us advised, alot of us are interested. happy trails
