 |
Matronics Email Lists
Web Forum Interface to the Matronics Email Lists
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
ScooterF15
Joined: 19 Jun 2006
Posts: 136
|
 Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 6:25 am Post subject: Protecting Fiberglass Parts |
 |
|
I've realized it is going to be while before I get paint on my RV-10 so I think I need to put something on the fiberglass parts to keep them from being damaged from sunlight. It is hangared so it only gets exposed when flying or parked at a destination airfield. I was thinking of just putting a coat of some inexpensive Rustoleum primer on all the exposed fiberglass, do you think that will that provide the UV protection necessary?
-Jim
40134
Jim "Scooter" McGrew
http://www.mit.edu/~jsmcgrew
[quote][b]
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
planesmith(at)hotmail.com
Guest
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:22 am Post subject: Protecting Fiberglass Parts |
|
|
Jim,
Not a answer to your question but something to think about. What ever paint you use, it would be nice if it is easily removable or at least compatible with your final paint system. Otherwise it could be a bear when it is time for final painting. There are sealer primers that will cover incompatible paints, but why chance it if you don't have to. How do I know? Been there done that, on my first car restoration. Nothing as sickening as seeing your new paint job blistering and peeling up.
Vern Smith (controls #324)
do not archive
| Quote: | From: JSMcGrew(at)aol.com
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:24:14 -0400
Subject: Protecting Fiberglass Parts
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
I've realized it is going to be while before I get paint on my RV-10 so I think I need to put something on the fiberglass parts to keep them from being damaged from sunlight. It is hangared so it only gets exposed when flying or parked at a destination airfield. I was thinking of just putting a coat of some inexpensive Rustoleum primer on all the exposed fiberglass, do you think that will that provide the UV protection necessary?
-Jim
40134
Jim "Scooter" McGrew
http://www.mit.edu/~jsmcgrew
AOL.com.
|
See what you’re getting into…before you go there See it! [quote][b]
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
rv10builder(at)verizon.ne
Guest
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:23 am Post subject: Protecting Fiberglass Parts |
|
|
A few years ago I built a fairing for my motorcycle. I used a walmart brand spray primer that was for wicker and fiberglass (rustoleum is more for metals) I painted it yellow and the bike sits outside while I build. No loss of color, no flaking, etc.. granted the speed is less than an RV but it works.
Just get a primer that works for fiberglass and you'll be fine. Not sure about the UV protection however, you might want to spray some paint on top of the primer for the extra protection.
Personally, I would get a Home depot brand (behr) white primer/paint and either spray it or roll it on.
Pascal
[quote] ---
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
rvbuilder(at)sausen.net
Guest
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 8:17 am Post subject: Protecting Fiberglass Parts |
|
|
I believe you need something with a very high solids content in order to protect from UV which is the primary concern. Just painting it won’t do the job. I’ve seen fiberglass microwave antennas that were painted with a rattle can paint and a year later it was in rough shape.
If it was me I would spend the extra couple $ and put on a coat of UV Smoothprime even if it means sanding it off later just to do it again. It takes surprising little time for UV to degrade fiberglass and make it brittle.
Michael Sausen
-10 #352 Limbo
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of JSMcGrew(at)aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 9:24 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Protecting Fiberglass Parts
I've realized it is going to be while before I get paint on my RV-10 so I think I need to put something on the fiberglass parts to keep them from being damaged from sunlight. It is hangared so it only gets exposed when flying or parked at a destination airfield. I was thinking of just putting a coat of some inexpensive Rustoleum primer on all the exposed fiberglass, do you think that will that provide the UV protection necessary?
-Jim
40134
Jim "Scooter" McGrew
http://www.mit.edu/~jsmcgrew
AOL.com.
| Quote: | | http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
01234
[quote][b]
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ScooterF15
Joined: 19 Jun 2006
Posts: 136
|
| Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:37 am Post subject: Protecting Fiberglass Parts |
|
|
Thanks for the advice, guys. I plan on rolling on a few coats of UV smooth prime to protect the fiberglass. I've already got a can laying around somewhere in the shop.
-Jim
40134
In a message dated 8/28/2007 9:19:09 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rvbuilder(at)sausen.net writes:
| Quote: |
I believe you need something with a very high solids content in order to protect from UV which is the primary concern. Just painting it won’t do the job. I’ve seen fiberglass microwave antennas that were painted with a rattle can paint and a year later it was in rough shape.
If it was me I would spend the extra couple $ and put on a coat of UV Smoothprime even if it means sanding it off later just to do it again. It takes surprising little time for UV to degrade fiberglass and make it brittle.
Michael Sausen
-10 #352 Limbo
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of JSMcGrew(at)aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 9:24 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RV10-List: Protecting Fiberglass Parts
I've realized it is going to be while before I get paint on my RV-10 so I think I need to put something on the fiberglass parts to keep them from being damaged from sunlight. It is hangared so it only gets exposed when flying or parked at a destination airfield. I was thinking of just putting a coat of some inexpensive Rustoleum primer on all the exposed fiberglass, do you think that will that provide the UV protection necessary?
-Jim
40134
Jim "Scooter" McGrew
http://www.mit.edu/~jsmcgrew
|
Jim "Scooter" McGrew
http://www.mit.edu/~jsmcgrew
[quote][b]
| | - The Matronics RV10-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV10-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum
|
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
|
Get Email Distribution Too!
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
