Original Posted By: "Mike"
I have noticed a great deal of correspondence regarding the finishing offabrics for Piets on this website, and thought that I might be allowedto put in my two cents worth.First, I used the non-certified 2.7oz fabric as sold by SuperFlite,(much less expensive) Then used a ceconite adhesive to apply italong with the tapes.Second, there was an article in the September 1996 issue of the"Experimenter" (probably still available from EAA) where a homebuilderused a combination of black latex house paint applied with a foam brush,probably so that the bristles would not push the latex through thefabric which might create runs on the inside. Then the final color coatwas an automotive enamel.Before starting this job, I phoned Ed Fisher who originated this processand he assured me that the finish has stood upover 10 years on his various aircraft.You might want to get a copy of this article, or give me you mailingaddress and I'll make copies for you and send them.Mine turned out beautifully!Regards, John________________________________________________________________________________
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RE: Pietenpol-List: Covering finishes
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
John, Good to here from you, Glad to be joined by another house paint piet. Withregard to oil can's comments, I had some concerns about peeling, grip to thefabric, UV protection, and elasticity. I am satisfied after 3.5 years thatI did the right thing by using latex. I haven't been disappointed with itsperformance. Other than not having the requirement to reach speeds of 100mph, houses are subject to nearly all the same demands as airplanes, as faras finishes go. I have painted cedar shakes on my home painted with latex.The high quality house paints must be flexible, UV protected, and virtuallyall are garanteed against cracking, fading, peeling, etc. At least twice aday the wood expands and contracts and the paint keeps up. My paint is obviously an experiment in progress, but I'm happily buildingflight time and memories, (not to mention my bank account) waiting for thefirst crack!Steve E.-----Original Message-----
John, Good to here from you, Glad to be joined by another house paint piet. Withregard to oil can's comments, I had some concerns about peeling, grip to thefabric, UV protection, and elasticity. I am satisfied after 3.5 years thatI did the right thing by using latex. I haven't been disappointed with itsperformance. Other than not having the requirement to reach speeds of 100mph, houses are subject to nearly all the same demands as airplanes, as faras finishes go. I have painted cedar shakes on my home painted with latex.The high quality house paints must be flexible, UV protected, and virtuallyall are garanteed against cracking, fading, peeling, etc. At least twice aday the wood expands and contracts and the paint keeps up. My paint is obviously an experiment in progress, but I'm happily buildingflight time and memories, (not to mention my bank account) waiting for thefirst crack!Steve E.-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: Covering finishes
Original Posted By: del magsam