Hi all... Here's a thought.

I almost totalled my US+40, and rebuilt the engine cowl from balsa. I decided to paint it (LustreKote) to both match the black monokote, and to be fuel-proof.

For those interested, I first sanded, sanded, and sanded some more, then used white primer, then 4 light coats of black.

This is what it looks like... (note that the grain is still visible).

Maybe people can comment on how it could have been done better, but also, this will show what it looks like when done "just basic".

gus