paint like polish?

[ivo welch]

hi chaps: I need to repaint my aircraft. Problem is that I like the
look of polish (i.e., shiny aluminum) rather than paint; but from what
I understand, polish requires a lot more maintenance. unfortunately,
I do not have the time to maintain it in the condition necessary, and
my local aviation shops charge >$60/hour. (labor is more expensive
than materials here on almost everything.) so, is there a method to
"polish and protect" once and have it last for a long time without
maintenance requirements? (there are silicon sealants for paints, but
I do not believe they work on polish.) or, is there a paint that
looks like shiny aluminum? if you know, could you please point me to
some webpages to read up on?

sincerely, /iaw

[Stu Gotts]

Find it and you'll be a very rich man.

On 14 Jan 2004 19:54:50 -0800, (ivo welch)
wrote:

>hi chaps: I need to repaint my aircraft. Problem is that I like the
>look of polish (i.e., shiny aluminum) rather than paint; but from what
>I understand, polish requires a lot more maintenance. unfortunately,
>I do not have the time to maintain it in the condition necessary, and
>my local aviation shops charge >$60/hour. (labor is more expensive
>than materials here on almost everything.) so, is there a method to
>"polish and protect" once and have it last for a long time without
>maintenance requirements? (there are silicon sealants for paints, but
>I do not believe they work on polish.) or, is there a paint that
>looks like shiny aluminum? if you know, could you please point me to
>some webpages to read up on?
>
>sincerely, /iaw

[Drew Dalgleish]

On 14 Jan 2004 19:54:50 -0800, (ivo welch)
wrote:

>hi chaps: I need to repaint my aircraft. Problem is that I like the
>look of polish (i.e., shiny aluminum) rather than paint; but from what
>I understand, polish requires a lot more maintenance. unfortunately,
>I do not have the time to maintain it in the condition necessary, and
>my local aviation shops charge >$60/hour. (labor is more expensive
>than materials here on almost everything.) so, is there a method to
>"polish and protect" once and have it last for a long time without
>maintenance requirements? (there are silicon sealants for paints, but
>I do not believe they work on polish.) or, is there a paint that
>looks like shiny aluminum? if you know, could you please point me to
>some webpages to read up on?
>
>sincerely, /iaw

I haven't tried this but I keep considering it every time I polish my
plane.
http://www.nyalic.com/

Drew Dalgleish

[Occom]

"Drew Dalgleish" > wrote in message
...

>
> I haven't tried this but I keep considering it every time I polish my
> plane.
> http://www.nyalic.com/
>
> Drew Dalgleish

I have used Nyalic and it is NOT what you want. It is great for small shiny
castings but can crack and peel over time, and it is a real bitch to remove.
My advice to this guy ( worth nothing) is pick a really creative and
expensive paint job, it will look great and cost you less.

[Henry and Debbie McFarland]

Nuvite. Try this link for info:

http://www.popav.com/Luscombe/ListTechArticleDtl.asp?id=23

Deb

--
1946 Luscombe 8A (His)
1948 Luscombe 8E (Hers)
1954 Cessna 195B, restoring (Ours)
Jasper, Ga. (JZP)

"ivo welch" > wrote in message
om...
> hi chaps: I need to repaint my aircraft. Problem is that I like the
> look of polish (i.e., shiny aluminum) rather than paint; but from what
> I understand, polish requires a lot more maintenance. unfortunately,
> I do not have the time to maintain it in the condition necessary, and
> my local aviation shops charge >$60/hour. (labor is more expensive
> than materials here on almost everything.) so, is there a method to
> "polish and protect" once and have it last for a long time without
> maintenance requirements? (there are silicon sealants for paints, but
> I do not believe they work on polish.) or, is there a paint that
> looks like shiny aluminum? if you know, could you please point me to
> some webpages to read up on?
>
> sincerely, /iaw

[Paul Sengupta]

http://makeashorterlink.com/?L2EF53327

A previous discussion.

Paul

"Stu Gotts" > wrote in message
...
> Find it and you'll be a very rich man.
>
> On 14 Jan 2004 19:54:50 -0800, (ivo welch)
> wrote:
>
> >so, is there a method to
> >"polish and protect" once and have it last for a long time without
> >maintenance requirements?

[Paul Sengupta]

But having said that,

http://makeashorterlink.com/?G1C021427

Glass wax. Though someone said that it's not as good as car wax
for keeping a shine.

Paul

"Paul Sengupta" > wrote in message
...
> http://makeashorterlink.com/?L2EF53327
>
> A previous discussion.
>
> Paul
>
> "Stu Gotts" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Find it and you'll be a very rich man.
> >
> > On 14 Jan 2004 19:54:50 -0800, (ivo welch)
> > wrote:
> >
> > >so, is there a method to
> > >"polish and protect" once and have it last for a long time without
> > >maintenance requirements?
>
>