Refinishing: Who has tried a shortcut?

"Greg Arnold" wrote in message
news:y25Gb.21786$J77.6384@fed1read07...
Would gliders avoid the problem if they used the 4th and 5th generation
gel coat formulations? If so, why have the glider companies chosen to
use an older technology?


The answer is probably no. The adhesive nature of the bond would still be
inferior to the cohesive bond of an all polyester or vinylester system.
The reason for not making the change is that the current products used
conform with the type certificate and they are known quantitys with
acceptable
service lives (in the factorys eyes). Making a change introduces many
unknowns,
at least in the minds of the designers. This is a case of accepting the
current state
of affairs with the perception that changes might be more painful than
living with
todays reality.....

Scott.