Hi Paddy,
My personal opinion: Use only a breathable material. Waterproof
fabrics will condense moisture underneath.
Jeff - Baby Blue
Paddy Clarke wrote:
> Hi Folks,
> Many thanks to all those who replied.
> Before deciding on manufacturer I have to decide on which material, due
> to my use of Polyfibre products.
> Is there anyone out there who used Polyfibre filler and/or primer and
> then kept their aircraft outside under covers, who didn't have bubbles
> appear in the paintwork?. If so, were the covers breathable or not?.
> Do people who know about Polyfibre think that there are still potential
> problems in store with a finish completed 8 years ago?
> Do people think you get condensation under fully waterproof covers?
> Looking forward to many erudite replies,
> All the best, paddy
> On 8 Jul 2009, at 20:30, R Holder wrote:
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>> <mailto:rholder@avnet.co.uk>>
>>
>> Paddy Clarke wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Folks,
>>> It looks as though I'm going to have to get some winter weight covers
>>> for my XS mono.
>>> It seems that I have a choice between a fully waterproof felt backed
>>> material that isn't breathable, and a breathable canvass that is not
>>> so waterproof and deteriorates quicker.
>>> The aircraft is 7 years old and was filled and primed with Polyfibre
>>> products. To date, I have had absolutely no issues with paint
>>> bubbling but I am concerned that keeping it outside in very wet
>>> conditions under a non-breathable cover may cause problems.
>>> Has anyone had any experience of this - or not as the case may be?
>>> Has anyone got any firms to be recommended or to be avoided?
>>> What sort of material have others settled on?
>>
>> Paddy i used Velas in Ongar not a million miles from Stapleford.
>>
>> The guy is a sail maker but has templates for lots of planes and his
>> work is all over.
>>
>> www.velas.co.uk
>>
>> I am sure I could pick up and deliver for you if you wanted,
>>
>> Richard
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