They always say torque specs are just a starting point. I bump mine up a bit for heavier recoil.

Honestly go for the stiff fabric! Yeah it might feel a bit different but that bold shape is gonna look so cool in photos. You can always take breaks dancing lol.

Nice one! I tried that wetting trick on a curved bulkhead last year and it was a total game changer. That proud feeling when the paint goes on is the best part of the job.

Sarah's right about rework time, and I've been that forgetful guy with paint prep, so maybe a posted checklist would save everyone grief.

Figure out exactly which connections you sprayed with the cleaner. Sometimes hitting the headphone jack alone isn't enough if the problem is deeper in the audio panel. That static is such a common headache. Honestly, I wonder if that fix holds up long-term or if the noise just comes back.