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I don't know who that is but Oratex gave this guy his money back. I am guessing that is about 10k. They had promised him the STC through out the entire covering process.
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I don't know who that is but Oratex gave this guy his money back. I am guessing that is about 10k. They had promised him the STC through out the entire covering process.
During the early 60s, one of my coworkers was standing on a ladder spraying nitrate on the top of a wing, when he was overpowered by the dope and fell off the ladder. This was inside the shop.Oh, I have been told that when spraying dope you want to be facing DOWNWIND!:lol:
That I am unsure of but would lean toward no. The sample, from my understanding, was leaned up against an outbuilding catching the sun like the side of a fuselage would.^^^Part of the otx maintenence procedure is to apply the supplied wax not less than once per year. It provides additional UV protection, luster and allows squished bugs to be wiped off.
KevinJ, do you know if that test piece was ever waxed?
Back to Stewart system. I like the fact I can paint it with out health affects. I was wanting the option of using auto fuel so what can be done to mitigate that ? I like the sales pitch for oritec but I’m not convinced of its longevity
Back to Stewart system. I like the fact I can paint it with out health affects. I was wanting the option of using auto fuel so what can be done to mitigate that ? I like the sales pitch for oritec but I’m not convinced of its longevity
Not to pick a fight, but what steps are taken to prevent reaction with the full coat? And how about the glue? I’ve seen Alaska (non-ethanol) car gas loosen/soft/lift the Ekobond glue on multiple airplanes.
And as soon as it runs under the rear spar to the non-top coated area you can’t access, or over the top of the tank to the glue line along the aft edge of the tank bay, you have issues. Agree that not all auto fuel is created equal- just sharing my experience with AK fuel...We seal the fuel tank areas with a brushed through topcoat...from the outside in. If you can do it, shooting the inside of tank bays with topcoat will prevent any problems too, but that's not always an option. It's all in the latest manual revision.
And as soon as it runs under the rear spar to the non-top coated area you can’t access, or over the top of the tank to the glue line along the aft edge of the tank bay, you have issues. Agree that not all auto fuel is created equal- just sharing my experience with AK fuel...
This auto fuel issue, we talking about fuel with ethanol or Non ethanol? Or is this to do with other traits of the fuel?
I see this stated quite often. Have any of you looked at the MSDS? Just because you thin it with water does NOT mean there are no health affects.
Hardtailjohn, I’m sorry, I didn’t see the part in your post about from the outside in. I don’t recall that or any mention of auto fuel in the revision of the manual that I used several years ago- as I remember, they recommended top coating the inside of the tank bay, which I did. I didn’t intend this as negative toward Stewart’s- I know they’ve fought their share of negativity- I just thought it worth mentioning when the OP was asking about various systems.
I am building a new cub from a kit that came from nick smith. Great guys to work with. I’m also getting some parts from jay at Javron. We are hoping to cover it this winter and was wanting some input on what you all would use for fabric and why. We plan on putting it on floats so it will sit outside all summer and be in the hanger in the winter.