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Old September 18th 03, 03:13 AM
Paul Lee
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Default Protecting fiberglass from fuel & oil

I have a composite cowling. There are some places where fuel or oil
might drip - for example below carb if overprimed. I would like to
simply paint that area inside or cover it with fuel resistant stuff
with a drain hole. Would any common paint do? Do I have to use the
tank sealer stuff - I don't need that much.

Paul Lee
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Old September 18th 03, 03:38 AM
Fitzair4
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Sand the area where you want it coated.
Brush on a film of epoxy, Like the West Systems epoxy.
It seals the fibers.

Larry Fitzgerald
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Old September 18th 03, 06:14 AM
Richard Lamb
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I'm at the same point on my cowling.
I have about decided to shoot the inside bottom with Epibond.
White in fact.

Holds up well agains laquer thinner, mek, acetone, etc.

Easier to clean too.


Richard
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Paul Lee wrote:

I have a composite cowling. There are some places where fuel or oil
might drip - for example below carb if overprimed. I would like to
simply paint that area inside or cover it with fuel resistant stuff
with a drain hole. Would any common paint do? Do I have to use the
tank sealer stuff - I don't need that much.

Paul Lee
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SQ2000 canard project: www.abri.com/sq2000


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