Pietenpol-List: Re: Re: Spar Varnish/Housepaint

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:26 am

Original Posted By: "Ryan Mueller"

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:57 am

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard Carden
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Re: Spar Varnish/HousepaintMake that 11 years. My first flight was in Nov 1997. I would do the latex againwithout hesitation, and will. You can search the airchives for my detailedapplication. Basically polyfiber products for all the covering and tapes. Fillthe weave with flat black latex 2 cross coats, for areas that will get a darkfinish color, mix flat white and black 50/50 for those areas that will geta light finish color. Then roll, spray or brush 2 coats of finish color. Imade several repairs over the years. With application of an iron set to 250 orso the old finish will ball up and expose the fabric. Make the repair andrepaint. The only interesting behavior of the system is spotting if water isleft to stand on it for hours. Water seems to soften the finish just enough todiscolor (lighten) the areas left in standing water. After drying it returnsto its normal color without affect. I covered and painted the airplane forless than $600. Also a friend with whom I built chose to finish his plane with the same undercoatingsand then an automotive finish top coat. It is the same vintage and I'mtold it still looks great. He used flex agent. I finished my piet for $5500 1997 dollars. A $2000+ paint job wasn't thinkable.Now I fly a stinson with an Airtech cover and paint job that I did myself forabout $4000. When I build another piet, it will have a latex finish. Maybestewart systems (just because I can afford it now...) (maybe)BTW I know this is a repeat (re-piet) but my aircamper is being rebuilt by my brotherwho owns it now, and it will be done with latex again. He sent me theentire fuse fabric rolled in a mailing tube. It unrolled and laid flat withoutcracking after 10 years use. Steve E.-----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:23 am

Original Posted By: "Richard Carden"
The only difference I have with Steve E. is that someone on the list did some UV tests and found that the black coat of latex wasn't needed. There is enough UV protection in all colors of house paint. I did the black on the fuse but not on the wings. I took less coats of paint to finish than to cover the black. Painted in 2003 and doing fine.Dick N.----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:09 pm

Original Posted By: Michael Perez

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:21 pm

Original Posted By: "Jack T. Textor"

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:56 pm

Original Posted By: "Rick Holland"

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:24 pm

Original Posted By: "Jack T. Textor"

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:30 pm

Original Posted By: "Phillips, Jack"

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 9:59 pm

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-pietenpol-lis
Subject: RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Re: Spar Varnish/HousepaintSherwin Williams SuperPaint High Gloss if I remember right. I went to check the cans, but I think my wife threw them away recently. I put that information in the archives long ago. Search on Sherwin Williams and you should find it. I remember thinking that paying 20 dollars for a gallon of house paint sure sounded like a rip-off. It was still a deal however when Aerothane was 4x the cost. Not sure what it is now. In any case, I think that any top quality name brand would work just as well. I wouldn't go with Wal*mart though.Best of luckSteve E

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