solartex fabric covering
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From: Chehalis, WA
I just purchased , at an auction, 7 rolls of solartex supershrink fabric covering, and I thought that it was normal monocoat type stuff, it didn't cost me much, 12.50 for all, but I have never used this, Does it react similar to monocoat? one other drawback is it is all yellow, but the price was rith if it works, any advice?
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Solartex is great stuff. If you've used Ultacote or similar you will love the way Solartex goes on. Much nicer and yellow is a great colour for planes. Also you can easily paint over Solartex just using Tremclad.
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From: Reading, UNITED KINGDOM
It lovely stuff to work with. The disadvantage is that, because it's a fabric, you really do need to lacquer/fuel proof it or it gets filthy. All the oil and rubbish gets in the weave.
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