Wallace, thanks for the info. We plan to finish the Pawnee and then
refinish the wings on one of TSA's Grob's. I want a unit that will
handle polyurethane and Gel coat. I have looked at an Axis CITBUD-4
which is a four stage turbin with 2 man breathing mask. It list's for
$1799 and I can get it for $1299....I want quality a finish for our
project. The tow plane will last another 30 years with the proper
workmanship.

Sam Fly

Wallace Berry wrote:
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Sam Fly wrote:


I am in the process of rebuilding a PA25-235, Pawnee. We are ready to
begain spraying the fabric and metal. We have been looking at an HVLP
spraying system. I would like opinions of an HVLP system for this
purpose. What is the best system. Thanks in advance for your help. Sam
Fly, Texas Soaring Association.



Hi Sam,

Glen Lawler used to build Glassairs and refinish fiberglass gliders here
in Auburn. He used a self contained twin turbine HVLP system and got
excellent results. I actually borrowed it and spray painted a barn.
Worked well for that too. It is a Turbinaire brand
(http://www.turbinaire.com/. I'm going to borrow it again to paint my
Stits homebuilt ).

Wallace Berry
Southern Eagles Soaring