In the last session I reapplied paint to the areas requiring adjustment after the contamination issue. I was extremely careful to mix appropriately, and the results are outstanding. The paint application is smooth and event. The color and the amount of flattening is precisely what I wanted.

I untapped the entire fuselage to prepare it for its return to the hangar. 

The firewall after removing the tape. I love the bare stainless steel offset by the dark grey.

You can see the vent will be ready for installation. I plan to use proseal, and only proseal, to install this vent.