REFLECTOR: Anyone use Interlux Perfection on aircraft?

[Jones Nick]

I have sprayed Interlux on a sailboat with excellent results. Just as you said, it looked wet even after it dried. I could see no reason that it wouldn't work on a Velocity given our airplanes are of the same material as fiberglass boats. My only caveat would be weight, but considering that it is a polyurethane, same as Imron, and Jet Glow I don't see how it could weigh more. If I recall (the gray matter isn't what it once was) you must make sure it isn't intended for use below the waterline. Paints used for that purpose used to include copper as an antifouling agent. This has been largely outlawed in most countries in favor of a PTFE formulation. I would guess that any Interlux paint that is designed for use above the waterline would be of the similar composition as any other Polyurethane paint.

Best regards,

Nick and Connie Jones
Velocity XL-RG
N10CN
99% done 90% to go
-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Scott Baker
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 3:28 PM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: REFLECTOR: Anyone use Interlux Perfection on aircraft?

http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/diy/products/finishes/perfection.aspx


Interlux Perfection is a two-part polyurethane paint.
Interlux formulates Perfection for brush/roll on application - however 
the application instructions mention spray painting as an alternative.

Not long ago I spray painted my brother's Boston Whaler with white color 
Interlux Perfection.
I was amazed at the gloss finish.  The paint looked as 'wet' after 
curing as it did going on.  Really nice.  No after buffing or wet 
sanding.  Shines like glass.

The more I thought about the great look of Perfection, the more I 
thought about its possible use as an aircraft paint.
Question for the group - has anyone used Interlux Perfection (or similar 
2-part polyurethane boat paint) on their Velocity?
I'm rationalizing that if a paint can stand up to the pounding and 
torture of yachting operations, it should be able to do equally well for 
aircraft.

 > Nick Jones - Love to hear your opinion about this, given your 
familiarity with the marine community.

Thanks!
Scott B.


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