[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I like the Razorback, also, except that it is considerably heavier than > Stitts Polyfibre...type ,materials --that are also ~lifetime coverings. > > My coupe had razorback when I purchased it in 1983...but had very bad cracked > paint covering. I decided I wanted to have a good look inside the wings, and > also disliked the heavy weight of the covering.---may have been painted > several times, etc... > > So, I recovered with stitts polyfibre... I think one can get a better finish > on the polyfibre than on the glass...as it is heat shrunk to the proper > tightness, as opposed to several coaings of dope.... > > Agree, I think it is proper to open the wings, thoroughly inspect for > corrosion, and prime them before recovering. > > I plan to re-do my wings shortly, especially so I can have a good look > inside..... > > Regards, > > Harry Francis > 93530 > Blacksburg, VA
My wings are in the process right now. I'm going with the polyfiber,
stits process. While they are apart they will be fully inspected and
zinc chromated.
One is nearly done, it looked just like new inside. Bright shiny
aluminum and not a sign of corrosion. I ordered the poly stuff and the
envelopes from Aircraft Spruce and Specialty. I ordered the Aerothane
last monday and it came yesterday via UPS. As soon as the first wing
gets painted we'll take it back to my hangar and switch wings and start
all over again.
When it's all finished I'll relate the 'full story' to all of you.
I
just had one wing done by someone else (the one that is yet to be done
by my AI) and it has to be done over again. A VERY EXPENSIVE LESSON!!
to be continued, at a later date........
Bob Saville
N3396H 415C
Eugene, OR
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