I spent the entire day at the airport finishing up the annual on the Cessna. I did a lot of paperwork which was actually interesting. I needed to get a proper equipment list together. I finally figured out how to use my AD software in that regard. Anyway, the last thing I needed to do was paint the prop tips white. I got them all nicely masked and shot the paint. It looked beautiful. As I was removing the masking, I dropped a piece of fine line tape on the tip and it stuck. So here is the Aw Sh%t. The epoxy is very soft even if it is no longer tacky. It takes several days to harden. So, I left it alone for a while (about an hour) the lightly sanded away the area and reshot it. It came out satisfactory.
Actually, static balancing the prop (regardless of size) is commonly practiced. If you really want a smooth running engine and prop combination, you will dynamically balance it. That is done with the prop on the airplane while the engine is running. That method (starting with a good static balance) takes into account any inbalance of the actual engine and makes for a very smooth operation. I am very interested to see how my refinished prop runs on the airplane. I could be very disappointed.
John, I have heard of static balancing car wheels. But never a prop.
If it is legal, it must be good enough.
Are there size limitations on static balancing, or can it be done on any prop ?.
You really only remove the old paint. It is refinishing. You don't take any metal out to speak of. If, however, you have to take out a serious rock ding, then you take out metal and probably need to take it to a prop shop for proper balaning. Only certified prop shops can static balance a prop.