Finishing composite (Fiberglass) Cowlings and etc

[wypaul 448]

Here is a reference that I told Joey about that is the easy way and the quick way to finish epoxy layup projects.

http://curedcomposites.com/finish.html

PS Ignore the part about primers.  Featherfill is junk.  Use a good primer recommended for the paint system you plan to use.

Edited 27 Jan 2016 by wypaul

[Kahle76 22]

Great article.  Thanks

[1avidflyer 1983]

This guy knows his stuff about fiberglass.  I bought the fiberglass landing gear he makes for the Himax airplane years ago.  It worked real well.   I talked to him a couple of years ago about building a fiberglass gear for Avids and Kitfoxes, but he wasn't inclined to do it.  I think if he had an Avid he would have though.  He told me all about how I could do it myself, and later posted a section to his site explaining how to build the Himax gear.  He also tells how to build a fuel tank, might be a way to go for some that don't want to spend $550 for new ones.  Interesting guy.  Jim Chuk

[KFfan 151]

Not to change the subject, I read the section on his site regarding 2 cycle, Rotax, engine failures. Did anyone else read it? If so, what is your take on his opinion     Lou

[1avidflyer 1983]

He is right about tuning a 2 cycle in my opinion.  Jim Chuk

Edited 28 Jan 2016 by 1avidflyer

[Dusty 126]

Pretty much spot on ,two strokes need to be "setup" with all variables taken into account followed by a test  and adjust period "two strokes Seldom die,the are usually murdered"

[KFfan 151]

Thanks for the input guys!

[Fly-n-Low 181]

Here is a reference that I told Joey about that is the easy way and the quick way to finish epoxy layup projects.

http://curedcomposites.com/finish.html

PS Ignore the part about primers.  Featherfill is junk.  Use a good primer recommended for the paint system you plan to use.

I don't like Featherfill either. If you have to have a vinyl ester primer, Duratec works well.

 

http://www.duratec1.com/dp10.html

Edited 3 Feb 2016 by Fly-n-Low
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