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n963wb(at)frontiernet.net
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 Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:23 pm Post subject: polish update |
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Greeting all,
When I saw the picture of the skin that Carlos had polished it inspired me to get busy. Since it was raining here in Northern Wisconsin this morning I figured this would be a good day to start. I polished the left side of the fuselage from the tail to the door in 5 + 30. The last area that I polished seemed to go pretty fast. Part of the time was spent getting used to the equipment and applying the correct amount of polish. It appears that the five pounds of Rolite will be enoght to do the entire plane. I am very pleased with the results. Makes me glad that I took the plunge with the polish instead of paint. Probably have arms like Popeye when I am done but is good exercise too.
A while ago there was a post concerning the UV degradation of brake lines. The brake lines on my Kolb are nylon (not sure which nylon) and it was recommended that the exposed lines be covered. I found a 1/4 inch ID plastic covering (not the split stuff) at a car parts store. I think it was intended to cover wiring looms. It was inexpensive and after 2 + years and 120 hours of flight time the lines are fine.
Take care
Dick Neitzel
Sayner, WI
701 Jab 2200
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naumuk(at)alltel.net
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| Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 7:50 am Post subject: polish update |
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Carlos-
If you're polishing, how do you cover up little mistakes? I have a
smiley on the leading edge of my stab, an extra hole in the middle of
nowhere on my right outboard wing (Have NO idea where that came from!!) and
I figure an ounce or so of fiberglass putty per side will make my outboard
tips look much better. I suppose I could just apply trim where necessary,
but then when you gave everything a routine polish you'd take off the trim.
In addition, you personally polished before assembly. Will it be harder
later on down the line?
Thoughts?
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Bill Naumuk
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Townville, Pa
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naumuk(at)alltel.net
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| Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 2:32 pm Post subject: polish update |
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Carlos-
Unfortunately, you can't put an inspection port on a leading edge. You
could trim your leading edges, though.
Bill Naumuk
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