Fillers, primers and UV protection
Europa Aviation in Lakeland very kindly put me in touch with Poly-Fiber
regarding primers (primarily).
They (Poly-Fiber) told me that they will be launching some new products at
Oshkosh this year and were king enough to send me a leaflet. I don't think they
will mind me mentioning it here as it is worth some investigation if you have
yet to fill your surfaces. The price will have to wait for Oshkosh I guess.
1. Superfil - an ultra light epoxy filler. MDA free and shipped non-hazardous.
weighs only 3.68 lb per gallon. (Anyone know what epoxy and other fillers are
for comparison?)
2. Silver Shield - made from water-borne urethane and thinned with water,
completely safe to spray (I would still use a mask) with no solvent fumes or
flamability. Dries in 20-30 mins at 77 deg F. Uses the same aluminum UV blockers
used in the dope and fabric systems that guarantees UV protection. Like Superfil
It is easily sanded.
3. Flight Gloss, water-borne topcoat paint. Available in 40 colors. Flight gloss
is a two-step base coat/clear coat system the clear coat being catalyzed to
provide a tough, high gloss protective coating. Again is thinned with water and
requires no special precautions when being sprayed. Aero-thane is also available
but does require strict safety precautions when being sprayed.
All looks pretty good. Still be later in the year when I am going to need some.
Those going to Oshkosh might want to take a look.
Regards
Martin Tuck
#152
Wichita, Kansas
U.S.A
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