LusterKote + UltraCote=?
07-26-2003 | 11:51 AM
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LusterKote + UltraCote=?
Okay, yeah, this is yet ANOTHER "fuel-proofing question".
I usually do the seams, edges, etc., of my covering jobs with Super Poxy clear. Well, I've run out. Thanks to the enviro-nazis, no more is to be had.
I"ve tried two kinds of polyurethane; regular (turns yellow fairly soon) and water-based (not fuel-proof). I'm sitting here looking at two partial cans of LusterKote Crystal Clear, and wondering if it will stick to UltraCote without the U-Cote being scuffed first. Anyone tried this?
Failing that, any ideas for a readily-available brush-on fuel-proofer to go over a film finish?
Steve
I usually do the seams, edges, etc., of my covering jobs with Super Poxy clear. Well, I've run out. Thanks to the enviro-nazis, no more is to be had.
I"ve tried two kinds of polyurethane; regular (turns yellow fairly soon) and water-based (not fuel-proof). I'm sitting here looking at two partial cans of LusterKote Crystal Clear, and wondering if it will stick to UltraCote without the U-Cote being scuffed first. Anyone tried this?
Failing that, any ideas for a readily-available brush-on fuel-proofer to go over a film finish?
Steve
07-29-2003 | 05:08 PM
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From: ruston, LA
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Never do it!
All I do is iron it down tight. I make sure the seam overlays from front to back.
Never a problem. I have used all types of film and they all work fine.
I do use epoxy on those areas where the film ends around the motor. Then I paint the inside of that area some dark color.
Hope this helps.
tonyc
All I do is iron it down tight. I make sure the seam overlays from front to back.
Never a problem. I have used all types of film and they all work fine.
I do use epoxy on those areas where the film ends around the motor. Then I paint the inside of that area some dark color.
Hope this helps.
tonyc
07-29-2003 | 05:21 PM
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LusterKote + UltraCote=?
Steve:
I have used Lusterkote clear over "shelf paper" type coverings to protect their graphics and it worked fine. I have used it over home made decals on both Ultracote and Monokote and it worked except if you really looked at it you could tell where I had sprayed around the decal. Perhaps you could spray some into a container then use a detail or finishing brush or Q-tip and apply around the seams. I never scuffed the surfaces - just cleaned them with alcohol first.
I have used water-based Poly-u for seams around the firewall/cowl area and that worked. HOWEVER, the water-based Poly-u that I use is Varathane Super Diamond Floor Finish and it is about $42.00 a gallon at Lowe's. Since I use it for fuel proofing, flight box finishing, glassing, etc a gallon of the stuff fits with what I do.
I usually do not have a problem with my Ultracote seams and I only do them around the firewall/cowl areas and I only do them as sort of insurance - but I am sure it never hurts to do all of the seams.
My experience here.....
Dan
I have used Lusterkote clear over "shelf paper" type coverings to protect their graphics and it worked fine. I have used it over home made decals on both Ultracote and Monokote and it worked except if you really looked at it you could tell where I had sprayed around the decal. Perhaps you could spray some into a container then use a detail or finishing brush or Q-tip and apply around the seams. I never scuffed the surfaces - just cleaned them with alcohol first.
I have used water-based Poly-u for seams around the firewall/cowl area and that worked. HOWEVER, the water-based Poly-u that I use is Varathane Super Diamond Floor Finish and it is about $42.00 a gallon at Lowe's. Since I use it for fuel proofing, flight box finishing, glassing, etc a gallon of the stuff fits with what I do.
I usually do not have a problem with my Ultracote seams and I only do them around the firewall/cowl areas and I only do them as sort of insurance - but I am sure it never hurts to do all of the seams.
My experience here.....
Dan
07-30-2003 | 12:17 PM
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Thanks, Dan. I do ensure the seams are oriented the "right" way, and I don't have trouble either; probably because I do take the trouble to seal them.
This Contender has been a real challenge to cover, requiring multiple pieces which means a bunch of seams. So I think I'll just spray the whole thing and see what happens...
Steve
This Contender has been a real challenge to cover, requiring multiple pieces which means a bunch of seams. So I think I'll just spray the whole thing and see what happens...
Steve
