REFLECTOR: priming "how to"?

[Grigore Rosu]

I also have fast built (wings, canard, fuselage),  so probably 1 quart of
each is what I need.  Did you also use their reducer (T0006) for spraying,
or you used something else?

Thank you,
Grigore

On Jan 7, 2008 8:00 AM, Ron Brown <romott at roadrunner.com> wrote:

>  I don't know the difference between the 01 and 02.  I used the 3001.  A
> quart which will wind up being two quarts after mixing with the converter
> should be plenty unless you are building your own wings.  If you are
> building your own wings, then you'll probably need another quart.  I had
> fast build wings - perhaps someone else can give a better number for how
> much primer is needed.
>
> Ronnie
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Grigore Rosu <grigore.rosu at gmail.com>
>   *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
> *Sent:* Monday, January 07, 2008 8:44 AM
> *Subject:* Re: REFLECTOR: priming "how to"?
>
> Thank you Ron and Al, based on your answers I did some investigation on
> the web.  I'm affraid I cannot buy the primer from our local shops here in
> the small Urbana/Champaign (mid Illinois), so I'll have to order it online.
> There appear to be some options outhere, just to confuse me :)
>
> Option 1
>
> *Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer White Base awlD8001GL*
> *   mixed 1:1 with*
> *Awlgrip Converter for 545 Epoxy Primer awlD3001GL*
>
> and
>
> Option 2
>
> * Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer White Base awlD8002GL
>    mixed 1:1 with
> Awlgrip Converter for 545 Epoxy Primer awlD3002GL
> *
> The difference between the two is "001" versus "002".
>
> In both cases, it is recommended to reduce the mixture up to 25% with
>
> *Awlgrip Std. Spraying Reducer for Epoxy Primers awlT0006GL.*
>
> I'm assuming we spray this primier.  Brushing it comes with a different
> reducer.
>
> Am I on the right track?  Is this what you are using, too?  Which one
> should I order, the "001" or the "002"?
> Also, these appear to be rather expensive ... Apparently they can all be
> bought in either quarters or gallons.  Can you estimate like how much of
> each I will need for my airplane (Velocity SEFG, fast built)?
>
> Many thanks again,
> Grigore
>
>
>
> On Jan 7, 2008 12:00 AM, Al Gietzen <ALVentures at cox.net> wrote:
>
> >   Can anybody help me suggesting some place where this process of
> > priming, as we need it for Velocity, is explained?  Is it necessary to
> > protect the work underneath, or it is being used just for aesthetical
> > reasons during the building process?  Does it add any unnecessary weight?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Grigore
> >
> > Grigorie;
> >
> >
> >
> > Just adding a bit to what Ron has said; we use a primer coat for a
> > number of reasons. It does provide protection of the surface by sealing, and
> > contains a UV blocker; it acts as a 'filler' to help smooth the surface; and
> > provides for good adherence of the top coat final finish.  The parts come
> > from Velocity (at least mine did) with a coat of the US Paint 545
> > Awl-grip that Ron mentioned, so it made sense to use that again.  There are
> > other expoxy primers that you can use.
> >
> >
> >
> > These primers are 'sandable', and you will need to sand to about a 400
> > grit finish before putting on a top coat.  However; it is good to leave
> > unsanded until you are ready for final paint because once you sand off the
> > gloss surface it is more likely to absorb contaminants (like oil and finger
> > prints) that are diffictult to clean up.  You are likely to find that for a
> > first coat over fiberglass you may want to first use a 'high build' primer
> > to fill pinholes and surface imperfections.  You can use either a good
> > urethane or expoxy primer for this coat. Most of this will get sanded off
> > before applying the final coat of expoxy primer.
> >
> >
> >
> > Follow mixing, thinning and application instructions from the
> > manufacturer of the primer or finish coats that you use.
> >
> >
> >
> > Good luck,
> >
> >
> >
> > Al
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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