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Tim_Lewis(at)msm.umr.edu
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 4:56 pm Post subject: Stewart Systems (formerly AFS) paint system

Listers,



I spent some time talking to the Stewart Systems (formerly AFS) guys at 

OSH about their water-borne polyurethane paint system.  I painted my 

RV-6A with Imron (single stage) back in 1999, but am interested in something less 

hazardous for my RV-10, if it'll do a good job.  Do any listers have any 

experiences with this paint that you'd care to share?  I'm interested in 

any experiences with applying the paint, quality of finish, and 

durability (wear, resistance to fuel spills, etc).



Thanks,



Tim Lewis

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Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)

RV-6A N47TD -- 900 hrs

RV-10 #40059 under construction





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Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)

RV-6A N47TD -- 900 hrs

RV-10 #40059 under construction

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dogsbark(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject: Stewart Systems (formerly AFS) paint system

Tim,

  

 I've been using the AFS White Primer for the entire project.  I think it's at least as durable as the Sherwin Williams Wash Primer or the rattle can stuff.  Easy to clean afterward.

  

 It can be diluted with water, but be careful to only apply a light "fog" initially to the parts.  After that, it adheres to the parts without running as easily.  Dry time is good too.

  

 Just as an experiment, I applied some of the AFS 2 Part High Gloss Paint to the interior rear foot wells early into the fuselage construction.  After much traffic and the occasional  dropped bucking bar and other things, it seems to be holding up well.  Gloss is as advertised.  I can't speak to the comparisson to other brands.....no other experience.

  

 Limited information to your specific question....hope it helps.

  

 Sean Blair

 #40225

  

 [quote]-------------- Original message -------------- 

From: Tim Lewis <Tim_Lewis(at)msm.umr.edu> 



[quote] --> RV10-List message posted by: Tim Lewis 

 

 Listers, 

 

 I spent some time talking to the Stewart Systems (formerly AFS) guys at 

 OSH about their water-borne polyurethane paint system. I painted my 

 RV-6A with Imron (single stage) back in 1999, but am interested in something 

 less 

 hazardous for my RV-10, if it'll do a good job. Do any listers have any 

 experiences with this paint that you'd care to share? I'm interested in 

 any experiences with applying the paint, quality of finish, and 

 durability (wear, resistance to fuel spills, etc). 

 

 Thanks, 

 

 Tim Lewis 

 -- 

 

 Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA) 

 RV-6A N47  TD --   BR>&gt ; [b]

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ddnebert

Joined: 14 Jun 2007
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Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:45 pm Post subject: Re: Stewart Systems (formerly AFS) paint system

I have used the AFS "smoke grey" water based primer and have found that if you scuff and etch the aluminum first as instructed it seals very hard and durable. I haven't any experience with the exterior paint but expect when I get that far I'll have some expert assistance.



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