Pietenpol-List: Epoxy primer recommendation

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Dec 01, 2002 9:40 pm

Original Posted By: Matt Dralle
I was fitting my lower motor mount fittings today. I tend to make everything fit tight. So, I had to persuade them to slide into place a couple oftimes. I hammered away with a rubber hammer and a regular hammer with wood.When I got done I noticed there was not one scratch or chip in the epoxyprimer. I have used lots of paint over the years and usually ruin my lovelypaint job with the slip of a screw driver or something. I am so glad I bitthe bullet and spent the extra money for epoxy primer. Down here in Floridawe are alway battling against corrosion. I am going to sleep better tonightknowing I have thrown up a good defense.Just thought others might want to know the results of epoxy primer.Ted BrousseauNaples, FL________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sun, 01 Dec 2002 23:03:33 -0800

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Dec 02, 2002 4:43 am

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Just so everyone knows, there are epoxy primers and there are Epoxy Primers.I first used Randolph's "Epibond" epoxy primer on my project. While it isdefinitely more durable than enamel, it can still be scraped off. Then Iswitched to Stits Poly Fiber Epoxy Primer and the only way I've found to marit is heavy sandblasting, and that takes a while. It is expensive, but iswell worth the price, if you want your Piet to be around for a few years.Jack -----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Dec 02, 2002 6:04 am

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Dec 02, 2002 7:36 am

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
I agree. I tried to remove some Stits Epoxy Primer. That's a trip.DickG.----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Dec 02, 2002 10:33 pm

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Yes, I should have added that. I used Stits too.Ted----- Original Message -----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Mon Dec 02, 2002 10:53 pm

Original Posted By: "Ted Brousseau"
Ted:Their varnish is awesome, too. Ought to paint the house with that stuff. Imis-varnished (is that a word?) some stuff once. I nearly had to sand blastit to get back down to the wood.Bert (who has FINALLY finished wing NUMBER ONE) Man' I'll be glad when I amthrough with this stupid airplane..........See you later.----- Original Message -----

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