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kitfox555(at)sbcglobal.ne
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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:25 pm Post subject: which paint

Can anyone tell me what is the best paint to use over stits I'm doing over dacron for my m2 , should I use polytone or aerothane or classic aero ?

Jerry Evans 

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Joel

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Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:25 pm Post subject: Re: which paint

Hi Jerry,

I used polytone because of it is easier to repair. Aerothane provides a glossier finish, but polytone with a coat of wax looks almost as shiny.

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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 6:00 am Post subject: which paint

Hey Joel,

	What kind of wax do you use on polytone?? Sorry didn't mean to

change the subject.

	Roger Mac

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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:04 am Post subject: Re: which paint

The folks at Spencer Aircraft, local Stitts dealers, suggested using a quality carnuba automobile wax. I'm using "Mothers" brand.

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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:50 am Post subject: Re: which paint

polytone is great to apply and looks fine if put on right.  Now my only problem is the bottom, the exhaust puts yuk all over the bottom and it stains the polytone, I've never had to worry about doing repairs, I guess if I had a problem with landings and have bent parts this would be something to worry about, but anyway, I think the best solution is to clean the underneath real good and shoot it with urathane.  If that goes fine just put it on the whole airplane, don't know, anybody have an answer for me on this problem I have?

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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 5:04 pm Post subject: which paint

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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 5:30 am Post subject: which paint

Aerothane for gloss and durability.  Polytone for repairability. With regard to gloss and polytone.  With the silver and paint I kept the products in the refrigerator overnight prior to spraying.  This I am told slows the drying time and improves gloss.  ( also reduces blush I think).  My shop was airconditioned as well.  My airplane is not as glossy as aerothane but much more so than most with Polytone.  I have not yet put any wax on it.

   

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  [quote]  Can anyone tell me what is the best paint to use over stits I'm doing over dacron for my m2 , should I use polytone or aerothane or classic aero ?

Jerry Evans 

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Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:06 am Post subject: which paint

In my fairly limited experience, Poly-tone can provide a satisfactory finish and is very easy to work with. Repairs are a snap. This gentleman brings up a good point with his reference to temperature of the product prior to application. For me the biggest factor was moisture. DRY air is a must when applying the finish. An unsatisfactory blush will be produced with even minor amounts of moisture in the air line. In previous posts on this very subject, other members have brought up very clever and practical ways of controlling air quality. You may want to check the archives on this subject. One thing I know for certain thru experience is, the degree of satisfaction in your paint job will be directly tied  to the level of quality control during application. Good luck.

  

 Gary

  

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Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 6:32 am Post subject: which paint

Some people have painted the bottom of their planes very dark colours ...

Helps hide the guck.



Noel



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