Fabric covering
 

What is better Coverite or Solartex?
Where can I find Solartex in the US? I can only find UK dealers online.

RE: Fabric covering
 

I found Solartex at Balsa USA http://www.balsausa.com/store/catego...?id_category=8

A lot of guys like Coverite, but I'm not familiar with either. I should try Coverite someday, been stuck on MonoKote for ages. Good luck.

RE: Fabric covering
 

Here's a link to a forum that might be interesting to you.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3321757/tm.htm

RE: Fabric covering
 

I voted 21st Century Coverite fabric because that's what I've used with great success. You'll hear all different opinions.

I'm getting ready to cover a plane. For this one I'll be going with LiteFAB from Nelson Hobby. www.nelsonhobby.com

I've used Nelson water-based paint in the past, a great product. Jerry Nelson does everything right for both RC and full scale aviation and I'm looking forward to trying what he brands as LiteFAB.

RE: Fabric covering
 

I've used both and IMHO, Solartex (or Colortex or Worldtex) is superior in most respects.

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Me too!! Any of the coverings that say TEX work great!!! The 21C isn't bad though, all the fabric coverings I have used are great.

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Thank you for your opinions. What I purchase will totally be decided upon by the results of this poll, by my fellow RCU members. You all will decide what I use.

RE: Fabric covering
 

Just do a Silk and Dope finish! Iron-on coverings just can match it, but Sig Koverall can come close.

Hogflyer

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I have used mostly coverite. It seems like the other ones are harder to clean. Maybe just me.

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Gene just brought something up that I haven't seen mentioned. With any of the fabric coverings I always shoot them with some clear poly U for a top coat. The coverings are all fuel proof but they are all a pain to remove the engine snot and dirt off of and they tend to stain the fabric if you don't seal it. The clear coat just makes clean up easier!!;)

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Solartex is ahead by 2 votes. More voters would be greatly appreciated. Will be about a month before I am ready so I would love more opinions.