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Refinish yokes
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2002 3:09 pm
by derf62
Appreciate any input regarding the re-finishing of the control yokes. Would like to remove and have the shaft re-chromed & yoke powder coated.
refinishing yokes
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2002 9:41 pm
by GAHorn
The original 170 control yokes were aluminum, and frequently are pitted such that powder-coating does not produce uniform results. Chemically stripping, filling with body-fillers, painting with Dupont Imron, and then clear-coating produces a result that appears as if powder coated. If originality is desired, the Cessna logo decal may be applied prior to the clear-coat.
Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2002 9:45 pm
by Bill Venohr
I think Curtis Brown was having his control wheels redone. Any feedback Curtis??
yokes
Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2002 10:19 pm
by Curtis Brown
I had Airborne Coating in Ok. City, OK. do mine. They powder coated the yokes in black and they looked good. I did not have the shafts rechromed. It do not seem practical at the time. The yokes have to be removed and I was expensive.
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2002 10:36 pm
by GAHorn
I've had several items including Beech yokes powder-coated by a local guy in Houston (who normally powder-coats automotive parts for car shows) and he did each piece for only $20. That was in '95 and they still look new. Send me a PM and I'll try to locate his info for you. (But don't let him know what aircraft powder-coaters charge.)