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occom

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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:15 am Post subject: Alternative finishes

I was looking for a finish process and  contacted Stewart Aircraft finishing systems, which I will probably use to  refinish my wings. I can only say good things about my experience with Stewart  Systems so far, when I asked they sent a full catalog, application manual and a  video of the company principal painting a Colt wing with his system. They have  also provided me a detailed quote and estimated materials list for a  Kitfox. They have been very quick and informative through email. If their paint  system is as good as their people have been so far, it's going to be great.  

  

 I also looked at HIPEC, recommended by friends who  have used it, and of course the Stits which incurs heavy charges for shipping  hazardous materials but is at least of known quality. 

  

 Dave Goddard- Mod IV 1050/582

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andynfultz(at)bellsouth.n
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:46 am Post subject: Alternative finishes

Dave,

  

    I can only echo your comments on the Stewart products and the people.  I  have been on the phone and e-mail with them several times over the last  several months while trying to decide what to use.  I have settled on their  system for my project.  Now I just have to bite the bullet and place  my order.

  

 Andy  Fultz

 

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fredshiple(at)sbcglobal.n
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 1:35 pm Post subject: Alternative finishes

Dave,

  I used the same product known as Aircraft Finishing System before it  was sold to Stewart. The product was very difficult to learn to use as  it would run with exceptionall ease. I had help from a painter with a  lot of experience with polyurethanes who felt the same way. The  technique was learnable and I was pleased with the initial appearance.

  However, I've been very disappointed with the abrasion resistance of  the product. It scratches with exceptional ease and as with other  polyurethanes, the repair is not particularly good looking.  Disappointing after all the work that went into the application. Other  urethanes I've been around have been far more durable.

  Fred



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occom

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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 11:14 am Post subject: Alternative finishes

Thanks Fred. I actually was aware of your  experience and it stopped me from using this sytem before. However a search of  the web revealed only endorsements for AFS and Stewart. I was tempted to use  Polytone but I've elected to give this sytem a shot, hope it works out.  

  

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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 1:08 pm Post subject: Alternative finishes

hope it works well for you. it will look good.

  fred



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