Dave,

My 2 cents' worth -- based on a Lyle Larson Bird of Prey, which I believe would have the same gel-coat as the Vendetta. I scuffed the gel-coat by wet-sanding with #320 carborundum (wet-or-dry) paper, then shot the color right over it. So far, so good.

Of course, I did use LILAC paint. Your mileage may vary.

The aileron gap seals appear to be Mylar; my paint didn't stick to it either. On my next one I'll just mask off that part with a strip of tape.

I'm leaving for Phoenix tomorrow morning -- see ya there?

DHG