Originally Posted by
FLAPSDOWN
TomCrump, Koverall has the most scale like finish when sealed and painted with Nitrate dope, again, in my opinion. I'd use silk but it simply isn't as easy to apply as Koverall. I use Solartex on giant scale fabric covered rudder, elevators and ailerons and paint them with Klass Kote after priming.
Solartex is much easier to apply, and doesn't require the weave to be filled. It requires no primer, and once painted, you can't tell the difference between it and Koverall.. That's why many prefer it.