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Leland Collins

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 21

Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:03 am Post subject: Spray-on non-skid Wing Walks

A California painter sprays on non-slip wing-walks. The neat part of 

these is that they can be the same color as the aircraft, as opposed to 

the black rubber stick-ons that Van's sells. Does anybody have an idea 

of the formulation of these wing-walks?

Leland

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Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:59 am Post subject: Spray-on non-skid Wing Walks

At 10:02 AM 2/1/2007, you wrote:

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A California painter sprays on non-slip wing-walks. The neat part of these 

is that they can be the same color as the aircraft, as opposed to the 

black rubber stick-ons that Van's sells. Does anybody have an idea of the 

formulation of these wing-walks?

Leland


	




Same color as the wing sounds good but a contrasting color is easier to see 

and

avoid stepping on an area that should not be stepped on.



Ron Lee

Terry Watson

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 290
Location: Seattle, WA USA

Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:09 am Post subject: Spray-on non-skid Wing Walks

For non-skid decks on boats way back when, crushed walnut shells were

sometimes added to the paint. There may be modern-day substitutes, but I

would be a little concerned if the paint is light colored. It would seem to

me that this non-skid works like a doormat and would show dirt unless it's

about the color of the dirt.



Terry

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George McNutt

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 30

Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:01 pm Post subject: Spray-on non-skid Wing Walks

A different point of view is that the wing walk should stand out from 

the wing so that exiting passengers will only step on the black wing walk

If the wing walk is same color as wing it should have a colored (red) 

outline.



George in Langley BC



Leland and Anne wrote:

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 A California painter sprays on non-slip wing-walks. The neat part of 

 these is that they can be the same color as the aircraft, as opposed 

 to the black rubber stick-ons that Van's sells. Does anybody have an 

 idea of the formulation of these wing-walks?

 Leland

Mark Phillips in TN

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 431
Location: Columbia, TN

Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:54 pm Post subject: Spray-on non-skid Wing Walks

In a message dated 02/01/2007 12:01:42 PM Central Standard Time, ronlee(at)pcisys.net writes:

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		  Same color as the wing sounds good but a contrasting color is easier to see 

and

avoid stepping on an area that should not be stepped on. 	


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 Not after-the-fact stuff, but if you haven't painted yet, this worked well for me and has held up nicely for almost 2 years so far:

  

 http://websites.expercraft.com/n51pw/index.php?q=log_entry&log_id=5276

  

 From The PossumWorks in TN

 Mark

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Bret Smith

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 178
Location: Mineral Bluff, GA

Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:34 am Post subject: Spray-on non-skid Wing Walks

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 >After one year and about 130 hours, and a whole lotta  fata$$es stomping on the wingwalks, the experiment can be called a  "success" at this time-<

  

 Mark, I resemble that remark....

  

 Bret Smith

RV-9A "Wings"

Blue Ridge, GA

www.FlightInnovations.com

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Mark Phillips in TN

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 431
Location: Columbia, TN

Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 8:10 am Post subject: Spray-on non-skid Wing Walks

In a message dated 02/02/2007 9:36:53 AM Central Standard Time, smithhb(at)tds.net writes:

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		  Mark, I resemble that remark.... 	


 Looks like I'll have to update the entry since you flew since then- you can stomp on my wing anytime, Bret...

  

     do not archive

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Leland Collins

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Posts: 21

Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:54 am Post subject: Re: Spray-on non-skid Wing Walks

Mark, did you brush-on or spray the Gatorhide?  I see they've now changed the name to Seal Krete? I like your idea of making the wing walk smaller so that it can be covered by Van's rubber walks if needed. 



The one done by the California painter was somewhat raised and looked a bit different from the rest of the wing so a passenger should have no problem with stepping on it. 

Leland

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Mark Phillips in TN

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Location: Columbia, TN

Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:44 pm Post subject: Spray-on non-skid Wing Walks

In a message dated 02/02/2007 12:57:45 PM Central Standard Time, federigo(at)pacbell.net writes:

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		  Mark, did you brush-on or spray the Gatorhide?  I see they've now changed the name to Seal Krete? I like your idea of making the wing walk smaller so that it can be covered by Van's rubber walks if needed. 	


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 The Gatorhide was mixed into a small batch of clearcoat, kinda guessing at the amount.  We did this soon after the first clearcoat cured and the wingwalk area masked off, then applied with a small roller.  Rolling first in one direction, then at 90 degrees to the first.  Masking removed as soon as done with the rolling.  Came out very even.  Holler at me if you need more info...

  

 Mark

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Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:28 pm Post subject: Spray-on non-skid Wing Walks

Has anyone used the clear wing walk or night glow wing

walk from ACS?



Darrell



--- G McNutt <gmcnutt(at)shaw.ca> wrote:



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 <gmcnutt(at)shaw.ca>

 

 A different point of view is that the wing walk

 should stand out from 

 the wing so that exiting passengers will only step

 on the black wing walk

 If the wing walk is same color as wing it should

 have a colored (red) 

 outline.

 

 George in Langley BC

 

 Leland and Anne wrote:

 > 

 <federigo(at)pacbell.net>

 >

 > A California painter sprays on non-slip

 wing-walks. The neat part of 

 > these is that they can be the same color as the

 aircraft, as opposed 

 > to the black rubber stick-ons that Van's sells.

 Does anybody have an 

 > idea of the formulation of these wing-walks?

 > Leland

 >

 



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