REFLECTOR: Anyone use Interlux Perfection on aircraft?

[Chris Barber]

Agreed. The one super taboo at my airport is spray painting. I even understand why. But the seemed to be no issue with me rolling on my sacrificial Smooth Prime primer. Plus, while I think I can figure it out I have never shot paint. 

I assume you roll it on and sand it smooth. Hmmmm? I wonder where I can get some skill sanding.....oh, yes......build a Velocity :-D

Chris

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On Aug 15, 2012, at 10:17 PM, "Velocity" <velocityxl at fastmail.fm> wrote:

> Now if I could roll on  a good paint job that would be something.
> 
> ron
> On 8/15/2012 2:46 PM, Jones Nick wrote:
>> 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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