With the plans calling for painting the interior at this point, we needed to make some decisions about our color scheme for the cabin. With the paint scheme already finished (yet to be revealed), we know the exterior will be a mix of black, white, silver, graphite, and an accent deep burnt orange. We want the interior to resemble a luxury sedan but include a few splashes of accent color to lighten things up. I already know I’ll be using the SEM rattle can Color Coat paint for the interior covered by the Top Coat low luster clear. I sprayed a few test pieces and am really happy with the appearance and durability of the SEM. Plus, it’s super easy to apply and doesn’t require special skills and or equipment. It will be a tad more costly in the end, but on the big scale, it’s immeasurable.
I called Zac at Aerosport who sent the leather color sample board out. I ordered the SEM color chart and used both to play around with combinations and choices that we liked. A few back and forths, hos and hums, and a few nights to sleep on it later, we had our choice made.
The carpet will be all black with the panels and structure below the door sill painted Landau Black. Above the door sill, we will use the Presidio on the remaining exposed surfaces. All of the carbon fiber components will be simply cleared over with the same low luster clear coat. The panel inserts will be the Landau Black. The headliner will be a medium gray. The seats will be black leather with burnt orange accents. We’ll be wrapping a few side panel inserts with the accent and black leather as other builders have done. I’m hoping to integrate the orange in other small spots as well.
Color is a very unique decision based on each builder and it’s somewhat overwhelming at the possibilities. Combined with not being able to see all materials in hand makes it a bit of a leap of faith. Zac will be sending out actual samples of the colors and carbon fiber now that we have the colors narrowed down. But I’m confident that the look will be what we are imagining and should make for a very luxurious and modern appearance inside the aircraft.
