Sanded the top of the center wing section using care not to sand over the rivets. Used the small iron to iron down any raised tape edges. Turned the wing over and sanded the bottom surface. Also sanded the ends and the center cutout. Ironed down any raised tape edges on the bottom of the wing. Set the center wing section aside out of the way.
Put the elevator on the table. Washed the top surface with the cleaner and rinsed with clean water. Painted one coat of primer over the elevator one section at a time. Each section was wetted before painting. The second coat will be applied the next work day.