Original Posted By: "Dortch, Steven D MAJ MIL USA NGB"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Floorboard refinish UNCLASSIFIEDGentlemen (and Oscar ;+), I am about to reinstall the floorboards and will needto replace a couple of floorboards and finish and refinish all of them. I want to keep the wood exposed. Like John, I love the look. Any suggestions on stain, lacquer, and sealant for these floorboards. (PS I preferrattlecans for this small a project.Any other suggestions, IE on my bonanza I spray every crevice with Corrosion-Xin an effort to keep it whole . Is there any product that is similar for spruce?Blue Skies,Steve DUNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Floorboard refinish
Re: Pietenpol-List: Floorboard refinish
Original Posted By: "Dortch, Steven D MAJ MIL USA NGB"
DortchUse west system epoxy. That is 105 resin & 205 hardener. Wears good.Dale----- Original Message -----
DortchUse west system epoxy. That is 105 resin & 205 hardener. Wears good.Dale----- Original Message -----
Pietenpol-List: Re: Floorboard refinish
Original Posted By: "Bill Church"
Steve,Did the suggestion (no windscreens) come from the same guy that said you didn'tneed jury struts either ?While it may be possible to fly your Piet without a windscreen, your reaction wouldlikely be the same as Axel Olsen's reaction to wingwalking. "I didn't likeit much."Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Floorboard refinish
Steve,Did the suggestion (no windscreens) come from the same guy that said you didn'tneed jury struts either ?While it may be possible to fly your Piet without a windscreen, your reaction wouldlikely be the same as Axel Olsen's reaction to wingwalking. "I didn't likeit much."Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Floorboard refinish
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Floorboard refinish
Original Posted By: Michael Perez
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Floorboard refinish UNCLASSIFIEDBill this one is in pieces. Two halves that fit into the rear floorboard, withholes and slots for the aileron horns on the stick. Two small ones with aluminiumcovers for my heels.Front cockpit has one on each side under the passenger's knees One large one withaluminlum where the pax heels go and one in front of that. Blue Skies,Steve D On 06/03/13, Bill Church wrote:> > Just how many floorboards do you have? As far as I know there's only one.> Since you're going to be putting your feet on the floorboard, you're going towant a very durable finish. I don't think that's going to be available in a "rattlecan".As others have mentioned, epoxy is probably the best option - andit gets brushed on.> And finally - corrosion protection for spruce? Just make sure that the wood isfully sealed, to prevent moisture getting in.> > Bill C.> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 869#401869> > > > > > > UNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2013 07:12:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Floorboard refinish UNCLASSIFIEDBill this one is in pieces. Two halves that fit into the rear floorboard, withholes and slots for the aileron horns on the stick. Two small ones with aluminiumcovers for my heels.Front cockpit has one on each side under the passenger's knees One large one withaluminlum where the pax heels go and one in front of that. Blue Skies,Steve D On 06/03/13, Bill Church wrote:> > Just how many floorboards do you have? As far as I know there's only one.> Since you're going to be putting your feet on the floorboard, you're going towant a very durable finish. I don't think that's going to be available in a "rattlecan".As others have mentioned, epoxy is probably the best option - andit gets brushed on.> And finally - corrosion protection for spruce? Just make sure that the wood isfully sealed, to prevent moisture getting in.> > Bill C.> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 869#401869> > > > > > > UNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2013 07:12:39 -0700 (PDT)
Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Floorboard refinish
Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Floorboard refinish UNCLASSIFIEDOK, Here with another silly question. Under the floorboards and anywhere insidethat I see bare wood. What should i use to seal the wood? I think West systemis way overkill for items not suffering wear. Inspection shows that it is all good wood. No rot no softness. Some is obviouslysealed, some I am not sure about. As recommended, I would like to seal thiswood. How can I tell if it is sealed?Blue Skies, Steve DUNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Re: Floorboard refinish UNCLASSIFIEDOK, Here with another silly question. Under the floorboards and anywhere insidethat I see bare wood. What should i use to seal the wood? I think West systemis way overkill for items not suffering wear. Inspection shows that it is all good wood. No rot no softness. Some is obviouslysealed, some I am not sure about. As recommended, I would like to seal thiswood. How can I tell if it is sealed?Blue Skies, Steve DUNCLASSIFIED________________________________________________________________________________