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JohnDRead(at)aol.com
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:04 pm Post subject: Polishing a CH710

Hello List;

                 I  am considering polishing my CH701. Does anyone have a suggestion for materials  and technique?

  

 John  Read

CH701 - Elbert CO - Jabiru 3300



Phone: 303-648-3261

Fax:  303-648-3262

Cell: 719-494-4567   

  



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jlatimer1(at)cox.net
Guest

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:01 pm Post subject: Polishing a CH710

John,



Go to this address

http://www.nuvitechemical.com/procedures_html.asp?ProcedureTitle=Metal%20Polishing%20Non-Clad%20Sheet%20Metal%20Procedures



If your a member of EAA, they have a short video on their help for homebuilders. 



I'm using Nuvite on my HDS and so far am really happy with the looks.



Jerry

ch601 HDS

jlatimer1(at)cox.net
Guest

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:12 pm Post subject: Polishing a CH710

John,

There was also this thread on zenith.aero.



http://www.zenith.aero/forum/topics/polishing-1



Hope this helps.

Jerry

---- JohnDRead(at)aol.com wrote: 

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		   Hello List;

                 I  am considering polishing my CH701. Does anyone have a 

 suggestion for materials  and technique?

  

 John  Read

 CH701 - Elbert CO - Jabiru 3300

 

 Phone: 303-648-3261

 Fax:  303-648-3262

 Cell: 719-494-4567

challgren(at)mac.com
Guest

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:54 pm Post subject: Polishing a CH710

John:



I used Nuvite for my previous 601 and am using it again on my 701.  I recommend it highly.  

I will get a packet of information to you tomorrow.

Stan



On Nov 8, 2009, at 20:43 , JohnDRead(at)aol.com (JohnDRead(at)aol.com) wrote:

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		    Hello List;

                 I  am considering polishing my CH701. Does anyone have a suggestion for materials  and technique?

  

 John  Read

CH701 - Elbert CO - Jabiru 3300



Phone: 303-648-3261

Fax:  303-648-3262

Cell: 719-494-4567   

  



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JohnDRead(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:55 pm Post subject: Polishing a CH710

Hi Stan;

             Thanks  for sending the Nuvite info. I have been trying Rolite and the going is very  slow! 

  

 John  Read

CH701 - Elbert CO - Jabiru 3300



Phone: 303-648-3261

Fax:  303-648-3262

Cell: 719-494-4567   

  In a message dated 11/8/2009 10:54:35 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  challgren(at)mac.com writes:

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		  John:    



   I used Nuvite for my previous 601 and am using it again on my 701.     I recommend it highly.  

   



   I will get a packet of information to you tomorrow.

   



   Stan

   



   

      On Nov 8, 2009, at 20:43 , JohnDRead(at)aol.com (JohnDRead(at)aol.com) wrote:

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		            Hello List;

                     I      am considering polishing my CH701. Does anyone have a suggestion for      materials and technique?

      

     John      Read

CH701 - Elbert CO - Jabiru 3300



Phone: 303-648-3261

Fax:      303-648-3262

Cell: 719-494-4567       

      



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challgren(at)mac.com
Guest

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:17 pm Post subject: Polishing a CH710

John:



What are you using as a polisher.  I have the cyclo that Nuvite recommends and while expensive ($300+) I think it is worth it.  Expect about 50 hours of not exactly fun building to get the polishing done.  A paint job can cost over $5,000 so the cyclo looks cheap in comparison.  I did most of my 701 while I was building so only have the wings to do while assembled. 

Happy polishing.

Stan



On Nov 9, 2009, at 19:43 , JohnDRead(at)aol.com (JohnDRead(at)aol.com) wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		    Hi Stan;

             Thanks  for sending the Nuvite info. I have been trying Rolite and the going is very  slow! 

  

 John  Read

CH701 - Elbert CO - Jabiru 3300



Phone: 303-648-3261

Fax:  303-648-3262

Cell: 719-494-4567   

  In a message dated 11/8/2009 10:54:35 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  challgren(at)mac.com (challgren(at)mac.com) writes:

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		  John:    



   I used Nuvite for my previous 601 and am using it again on my 701.     I recommend it highly.  

   



   I will get a packet of information to you tomorrow.

   



   Stan

   



   

      On Nov 8, 2009, at 20:43 , JohnDRead(at)aol.com (JohnDRead(at)aol.com) wrote:

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		            Hello List;

                     I      am considering polishing my CH701. Does anyone have a suggestion for      materials and technique?

      

     John      Read

CH701 - Elbert CO - Jabiru 3300



Phone: 303-648-3261

Fax:      303-648-3262

Cell: 719-494-4567       

      



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JohnDRead(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject: Polishing a CH710

Hi Stan;

             I  am not familiar with the Cyclo, I went to Harbor Freight for one of their  variable speed units. It seems to work quite well. I have been quoted $6,000+  locally for basic white. I like the idea of doing all of the work in my shop and  not having to take pieces to the painter. Will you be painting the cowl and the  other FG pieces?

         I think the weight savings  of polishing alone is worth the effort, it just seems to go really slowly. May  be I am in to much of a rush. I have had a few replies that mention Mothers  polish as a way to go. Nuvite does seem the be the system of choice.

  

 John  Read

CH701 - Elbert CO - Jabiru 3300



Phone: 303-648-3261

Fax:  303-648-3262

Cell: 719-494-4567   

  In a message dated 11/9/2009 8:17:52 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  challgren(at)mac.com writes:

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		  John:    



   What are you using as a polisher.  I have the cyclo that Nuvite    recommends and while expensive ($300+) I think it is worth it.  Expect    about 50 hours of not exactly fun building to get the polishing done.  A    paint job can cost over $5,000 so the cyclo looks cheap in comparison.  I    did most of my 701 while I was building so only have the wings to do while    assembled. 

   



   Happy polishing.

   



   Stan

   



   

      On Nov 9, 2009, at 19:43 , JohnDRead(at)aol.com (JohnDRead(at)aol.com) wrote:

    	  Quote: 	
		            Hi Stan;

                 Thanks      for sending the Nuvite info. I have been trying Rolite and the going is very      slow! 

      

     John      Read

CH701 - Elbert CO - Jabiru 3300



Phone: 303-648-3261

Fax:      303-648-3262

Cell: 719-494-4567       

          In a message dated 11/8/2009 10:54:35 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, challgren(at)mac.com (challgren(at)mac.com) writes:

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		  John:        



       I used Nuvite for my previous 601 and am using it again on my 701.         I recommend it highly.  

       



       I will get a packet of information to you tomorrow.

       



       Stan

       



       

              On Nov 8, 2009, at 20:43 , JohnDRead(at)aol.com (JohnDRead(at)aol.com) wrote:

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		                    Hello List;

                         I          am considering polishing my CH701. Does anyone have a suggestion for          materials and technique?

          

         John          Read

CH701 - Elbert CO - Jabiru 3300



Phone:          303-648-3261

Fax: 303-648-3262

Cell: 719-494-4567           

          



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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:57 pm Post subject: Polishing a CH710

Kitplanes did an article on polishing in November 2007 (“Dare To Be Bare”).  

   

-- Craig  

       

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                I am considering polishing my CH701. Does anyone have a suggestion for materials and technique?  

    

   

    

John Read

 CH701 - Elbert CO - Jabiru 3300

 

 Phone: 303-648-3261

 Fax: 303-648-3262

 Cell: 719-494-4567     

   

    

   

  

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challgren(at)mac.com
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:55 pm Post subject: Polishing a CH710

John:



I should have mentioned that I documented just over 50 hours on polishing the 601 but it was worth it.  Total time spent cleaning and polishing never exceeded five hours each year after we started flying and most of that time was spent removing bugs.  I will spend about the same time on polishing the 701.  

One surprise was the polisher getting filled with small bits of cloth and junk.  Now I vacuum it out every day or so in order to keep it clean.  The polishing also leaves the shop a mess so don't leave anything out that might be damaged by polishing residue. 

Happy polishing -- The shine does make you smile.

Stan



On Nov 9, 2009, at 20:35 , JohnDRead(at)aol.com (JohnDRead(at)aol.com) wrote:

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		    Hi Stan;

             I  am not familiar with the Cyclo, I went to Harbor Freight for one of their  variable speed units. It seems to work quite well. I have been quoted $6,000+  locally for basic white. I like the idea of doing all of the work in my shop and  not having to take pieces to the painter. Will you be painting the cowl and the  other FG pieces?

         I think the weight savings  of polishing alone is worth the effort, it just seems to go really slowly. May  be I am in to much of a rush. I have had a few replies that mention Mothers  polish as a way to go. Nuvite does seem the be the system of choice.

  

 John  Read

CH701 - Elbert CO - Jabiru 3300



Phone: 303-648-3261

Fax:  303-648-3262

Cell: 719-494-4567   

  In a message dated 11/9/2009 8:17:52 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  challgren(at)mac.com (challgren(at)mac.com) writes:

davgray(at)sbcglobal.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:54 am Post subject: Polishing a CH710

John

  

 Another suggestion for the daily bug removal, Nuvite makes a quick wipe  that they sell by the gallon.  It works very fast work of cleaning the bugs  off the leading edges, it is inexpensive and goes a long way.  Don't let it  freeze or it drops out of suspension.

  

 Gary Ray 

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challgren(at)mac.com
Guest

Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:21 am Post subject: Polishing a CH710

Gary:



I found bug removal on my 601HDS to be very easy.  A towel soaked in water easily removed the bugs after a flight.  A dry towel to wipe off the water after the bug removal finished the process.  Never more than 5 minutes required.  I don't think the nuvite bug removal fluid is necessary.

Stan

601 HDS (Since sold)



On Nov 10, 2009, at 5:40 , Gary Ray wrote:

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		  John

 

Another suggestion for the daily bug removal, Nuvite makes a quick wipe that they sell by the gallon.  It works very fast work of cleaning the bugs off the leading edges, it is inexpensive and goes a long way.  Don't let it freeze or it drops out of suspension.

 

Gary Ray

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