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redball8

01-18-2007 01:47 PM

Thinning Balsaloc?

I'm covering a speed-400 old-timer (SOY Buzzard Bombshell) with LiteSpan & Balsaloc. It's the first time I've used these products, though I'm comfortable with film and grew up on dope & tissue. The Balsaloc seems pretty thick, and I've read many warnings to avoid using too much of it. Can I thin it before application, say one part water to three parts Balsaloc?

bruce88123

01-24-2007 01:04 PM

RE: Thinning Balsaloc?

I found this

http://members.shaw.ca/climber/cover2.html

redball8

01-24-2007 07:07 PM

RE: Thinning Balsaloc?

Thanks very much, Bruce. I did send a note over to Solarfilm, and they replied that they didn't recommend thinning because it allowed the adhesive to soak into the balsa. Preferred to have it sit on top. So I went with it neat - worked very well.

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