Hi! Troy
I used CA 40,000 by Pro-Desoto International Ltd. ...In the Uk they are
at "Sealands and Coatings", Darlington Road, Shilton. Tel 0044(0) 1388
772541
(or more correctly the RAF used my supplied paint for me!) The Aero
Industry use this paint extensively and I was given to understand that
Air France used it exclusively 7 years ago. It must have a good "key"
surface though. They are a little difficult to deal with though
..usually supply to "big" customers!
I had a Sales Rep mobile number Ian Toole 0044(0) 777 814 0567 but he
may have moved on by now.
Google UK puts them as a subsidiary of PPG Industries California.
Mine is an excellent hard gloss finish needing only washing for
maintenance. The "key" surface is very important though otherwise you
just may get the occasional osmosis bubble, and any base coat pin holes
will need "ragging".
Regards
Bob Harrison. G-PTAG (awaiting Rotax 914 first week in April and
Woodcomp Scimitar SR 3000 soon after!)
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Sent: 12 March 2007 02:01
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Subject: Europa-List: Paint
Hey Folks,
I know this has been talked to death but here goes
anyway. I have decided I can fill, prime, and sand til doomsday or just
paint it. I think I have gotten it reasonably smooth but have ended up
with NOT a complete covering of Polyfiber UV Smoothprime in the process.
I am determined to go no further with the sanding portion to remove
anymore or put anymore on now that it is smooth. But will someone give
me a definitive formula of primers (epoxy?) and paint combinations,
including brands, potion numbers etc, that will act as a UV blocker and
give me a glossy, repairable/upgradable paint job that can be color
sanded (by someone else if desired) but not requirred, to get the "wet
look"? I hope this makes sense. I guess in a nutshell, can I get UV
protection from the finish process, not relying on a partial coat of UV
smooth prime?
What about the shop in Lakeland that did so many
Europas? I know they preferred no pre-priming at all. What products did
they use? Can anyone tell me the details of their mix? They sure made
Bob Berube's plane sparkle.
Cast your vote here.
Troy Maynor
N120EU Europa Monowheel Classic
Left to finish:
Paint,(some) interior,engine install, (some) wiring.
Weaverville, NC USA
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