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Aluminum finish? - 3/26/2002 7:13:57 AM   
CaptainHook



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Status: offline 		What is the name of the aluminum finish that some of you guy's apply to your warbirds. I know itis applied by rubbing in by hand. It's what I need for this one.

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Aluminum finish? - 3/26/2002 9:48:09 PM   
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Aluminum finish? - 3/26/2002 10:03:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hello CHOOK,

If you want a really impressive metal finish on your bird IMO FLITE-METAL is the best. These are REAL SHEETS of .015" aluminum with an adhesive backing. Gives an authentic finish!! Check their website: [url]www.flitemetal.com.[/url] See-ya!!!
ac
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Aluminum finish? - 3/26/2002 10:56:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		BVM has a new aluminum finishing system which is superior to the two already mentioned. It can be found on their website at:

bvmjets.com

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Presto and others - 3/27/2002 5:26:13 AM   
CaptainHook



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Status: offline 		I believe presto was the stuff I was thinking of, .015 aluminum a bit heavy at .21# per sq. ft, but sounds neat. I will check into the BVM stuff also. Thanks guys!

Carey

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Aluminum finish? - 3/28/2002 12:12:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		It's possible that you are talking about a product called "Skinny Dip" marketed by IMP. It's an aluminized paste that's actually rubbed onto the surface like a paste wax. I've read that the results look great but that it has to be constantly maintained as it picks up fingerprints and such. They were out of business for quite a while but recently ran across their new website. Evidently, they are back up and running.

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Aluminum finish? - 4/17/2002 2:57:18 AM   
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I have just finished a top flight .60 P-47 with flite metal. I believe it wieghs less than if I would have painted it. The reasoning behind this is you do not have to prime the surface. All you have to do is prepare the surface the same as if you were painting. So, you get the surface as smooth and perfect as you can, then you draw on the panel lines, and place the flite metal on according to the supplied instructions. The P-47 does not have the engine or radio equipment installed but it does have the retracts installed and it was glassed with 3/4 oz cloth and West Marine epoxy resin. In this configuration it wieghs 6.5 pounds. Here is a picture:

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Aluminum finish? - 4/17/2002 2:57:57 AM   
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