Years ago there were ceconite and polyfiber production style check lists supplied by a member. I found them when searching, but no file. Does any one have copies?
The original post can be found by searching "ceconite checklists" (plural), but I can not open the file. I had copies and can not find them. They would be handy for production or keeping track of where you are on a project.
I am new to fabic work so need all the help I can get.
George Meketa
RV8, PA12, Cessna 180 and N35 Bonanza. All at the same time.
Poly-Fiber Process
as per Poly-Fiber Procedure Manual #1, revision 21, Sept. 2006
Ó2007 Vintage Aircraft Services
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Component Identification _________________________
Aircraft Model/Customer _________________________
Desired Finish _________________________
Glue on the fabric with Poly-Tak fabric cement
Humidity less than 70%
Temperature of 77 deg F is ideal. Don’t spray below 55 deg or above 95 deg F
Overlaps
All seams 1”
Wing leading edge 2”
Wing Trailing edge 1”
Tighten it with the heat of a calibrated clothing iron.
Initial heat shrink @ 250 deg F
Final heat shrink @ 350 deg F
Thermo Soften glue and Poly-Brush @200 deg F
Heat form @ 225 deg F
Sealing
Brush on a coat of Poly-Brush fabric sealer.
Poly-Brush
Mix 3:1 with #R 65-75 Thinner
Riblace
Apply tapes with Poly-Brush fabric sealer.
Poly-Brush
Mix 3:1 with #R 65-75 Thinner
Spraying
Spray on a light coat of Poly-Brush fabric sealer., then a heavy coat.
Poly-Brush
Mix 3:1 with #R 65-75 Thinner or RR8500
Spray on a second coat of Poly-Brush fabric sealer., then a heavy coat.
Silver
Spray first cross-coat of Poly-Spray
Poly-Spray
Poly-Fiber Process
as per Poly-Fiber Procedure Manual #1, revision 21, Sept. 2006
Ó2007 Vintage Aircraft Services
Page 2 of 2
Mix 4:1 with #R 65-75 Thinner or RR8500
Spray second cross-coat of Poly-Spray
Wet Sand
Spray third cross-coat of Poly-Spray
Color
Spray first cross-coat of Poly-Tone
Poly-Tone
Mix 4:1 with #R 65-75 Thinner or RR8500
Spray second cross-coat of Poly-Tone
Spray third cross-coat of Poly-Tone (if necessary)
Wait 12 hours to mask for trim colors
Remove tapes as soon as Poly-Tone dries to the touch
Or Aero-thane
Spray first cross-coat of Aero-Thane
Aero-Thane
Mix 3:1 with #U-865 Catalyst
Thin 10% with UE-820 Reducer if necessary. (Should spray fine without thinner)
Follow on coats:
Spray second cross-coat of Aero-Thane
Spray third cross-coat of Aero-Thane
Wait 12 hours to mask for trim colors
Remove tapes as soon as Aero-Thane dries tack free (one hour)
If flattening to full military flat mix:
2 parts colored dope to
1 part flattener
Thin combined volume as necessary with thinner (depending on final coat system
I have this in a PDF, but I don't know how to attach it to this response -- sorry . . . .
I took the checklist that Tabitha and I put together and clarified it a bit so others could understand what we are doing. This is how we do it using the Poly-Fiber System. It varies a little from the Poly-Fiber procedures manual but I checked it with Poly-Fiber and they admit they use the this method as well. This list is the way I do things and has proven over the years to work well for me. I am linking my Google Document because I am constantly learning new ways and tweaking them. I am also including my wing covering grommet layout which I have slightly tweaked as well. Wing Covering Checklist