How do I paint an airplane with an electrostatic paint gun? I have a Cessna 150 which needs a paint job. As I have experience in painting objects with a spray can, and also in stripping airplanes, I am thinking to paint the Cessna myself.

What are the considerations required for this job? I would enjoy the experience and I'm able to get it prepped and ready. What would be a good electrostatic paint machine for this job? And how can I practice before painting the aircraft?



Note, I know the paints are different, I've heard of something called Imron, as well as Epoxy paints that harden and set.  Suggestions on that would be welcome too.
I am a retired aircraft painter.

For electrostatic painting: ensure that the aircraft is grounded; ensure that you are grounded to the gun; use compatible electrostatic paint, this is a must.

My suggestion is, unless you are greatly concern about overspraying, to use a normal system on small aircraft, such as suction fed or gravity fed, as it will do the same job. Application is the same for all systems.

Hope this helps