Finishing

[Koenig, Tom]

Steve/all,

I have clear coated a few planes for a friend of mine who uses the createx stuff. I just used an automotive two pack clear coat. It comes up ok but is very dependent on the skill of the 'createx' applicator! If it is applied to dry and the prep work sucks-no amount of clear coat will make it look good.
Infact I was blamed for the paint job!!! Nowadays-he takes his planes to a professional auto shop-and they charge him a packet of money with the same result. Works for me as its less possible exposure to the nasty stuff.

I also believe there may be some adhesion problems with createx if not applied correctly.His stuff I've seen flake off ( i.e.; prep work!!!)

My recommendation is to use the 'clear over base' system and just minimize the clear as it now no longer serves as a fuel proofing agent.

Tom

-----Original Message-----
From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Steven Maxwell
Sent: Monday, 12 December 2005 12:24 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: RE: Finishing


 Nat over the last couple of years I have been playing with Createx Auto Airs http://www.autoaircolors.com/ they are water base paints that is used for airbrushing although they do need a clear coat to bring to a shine. They are extremely light and easy to use they just look dull as applied. They can be mixed and matched to anything and have 128 colors to choose from, theres a dealer you'll find on there dealer page called Dixie Art Supply in New Orleans  http://www.dixieart.com/CreatexAutoAir.html I have only cleared with Lustre Kote which is not recomended by them, but maybe for the electrics you won't need the clear. Good luck.
 Steve Maxwell



----- Original Message -----
From: Nat  <mailto:natpenton at centurytel.net> Penton
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Sent: 12/11/2005 10:28:25 PM
Subject: Finishing


I don't know whether to use polyurethane, latex, watercolor or crayola. These electrics present all kinds of problems.
                                                        Nat



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