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Old October 19th 06, 06:27 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Travis Beach
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Default To Awlgrip or not to Awlgrip...this is the question...

I just took delivery of an RS-15 in dire need of a
face lift...excellent workmanship but packing in the
cosmetic side...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272587388/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272585143/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272593549/

Whats the consensus on finishes? Awlgrip, Polyurethanes
or Epoxies?



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Old October 20th 06, 12:52 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe
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Default To Awlgrip or not to Awlgrip...this is the question...

"Travis Beach" wrote in message
...
I just took delivery of an RS-15 in dire need of a
face lift...excellent workmanship but packing in the
cosmetic side...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272587388/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272585143/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272593549/

Whats the consensus on finishes? Awlgrip, Polyurethanes
or Epoxies?


Awlgrip is great stuff to spray, and, I found that you can even apply it by
brush and it looks like it was sprayed. On the other hand, as you might
know, it's really toxic - you NEED oustide air, not a filter mask. Costs an
arm and a leg, and the over spray stays sticky for a long time so it has to
be contained - don't spray in the garage with the door open or whatever.

Great Stuff.

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Old October 20th 06, 02:57 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Pete Reinhart
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Default To Awlgrip or not to Awlgrip...this is the question...

Travis,
I had a really old Mooney that was finished with Awlgrip that looked tired
when we bought it. I was thinking of having it refinished but a mechanic
friend said I should try polishing it out before I spent the money on the
Mooney. 25 year old paint...... three days of careful polishing (a few
raised rivet heads you know) and it looked nearly new. I am pretty sure
Imron can't be polished out that way and I'll bet the auto finishes won't
lastas long. Besides you can patch the Awlgrip.
Cheers!, Pete
PS. "Arrest Me Red" Bill? On the Nimbus?
P.
"Travis Beach" wrote in message
...
I just took delivery of an RS-15 in dire need of a
face lift...excellent workmanship but packing in the
cosmetic side...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272587388/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272585143/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91412217@N00/272593549/

Whats the consensus on finishes? Awlgrip, Polyurethanes
or Epoxies?





 




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