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  1. Geoffrey Thorpe added a post in a topic covering question   

    The back of the polyfiber manual has a table that lists the materials required for Avid / Kitfox. I don't have it handy at the moment though. But, a lot will depend on how you apply it (HVLP vs. conventional gun), how much sanding you do, etc. 
     
    Buy the manual first and digest all the information.
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  2. Geoffrey Thorpe added a post in a topic Broke 100 hrs in the log book tonight   

    The title of the thread is "Broke 100 Hrs." I just attemped a dumb joke...
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  3. Geoffrey Thorpe added a post in a topic Broke 100 hrs in the log book tonight   

    Any idea what it's going to take to get all those fixed? )
     
     
     
    Seriously, Good progress!
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  4. Geoffrey Thorpe added a post in a topic Poly Fiber Compressor Requirements   

    Something like this: http://www.binks.com/products/spray-guns/manual-spray-guns/hvlp/sv100-gravity-feedwould (I think) work nicely for you. It needs 10-14 CFM at 20-27 PSI  which your compressor may come close to delivering if the 6 CFM rating is at 90 PSI.
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  5. Geoffrey Thorpe added a post in a topic Poly Fiber Compressor Requirements   

    14 CFM at what pressure?
     
    6 CFM at what pressure?
     
    What kind of spray gun are they assuming? Air requirement are mostly a function of your gun, not the paint. 14 CFM sounds like a HVLP (High volume, low pressure) flow requirement. Do you have an HVLP gun?
     
    The PolyFiber manual says to go with the spray gun manufacturer recommendations for flow rate / pressures / etc.
     
    Three options: 
     
    The old stye high pressure gun (40-60 PSI) - downside is the volume of overspray, but in my case I will be digging out my old Binks 95 later this week because that is what I have and I am spraying a repair not a whole airplane.
     
    HVLP turbine - probably what to buy if you are going to do an airplane from scratch.
     
    Conversion Gun - runs off a regular compressor but is supposed to work more like an HVLP gun - I have no idea how well they work.
     
    Opinion: An airplane is a lot of work - don't eff it all up by trying to get by with a cheap spray gun. I've seen cars fall victim to a Sears spray gun - it's not a pretty sight.
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  6. Geoffrey Thorpe added a post in a topic Kitfox 1 kit for sale   

    Michigan and Ohio went to war over Toledo (well, at least they marched militia's in that direction). In the end, Ohio got Toledo and Michigan got the U.P. as a consolation prize.
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  7. Geoffrey Thorpe added a post in a topic Aluminum vs Plastic Fuel Tanks   

    Interesting.
     
    I have a Merlin GT and the tank split at the forward seam last winter
    . But my tank fits inside a single rib bay and holds 8 gallons. Obviously something has changed over time - Mine first flew in 1998 (If I rememember correctly) - would yours be newer or older? Larger than 8 gallons?
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