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11-16-2016, 05:14 PM
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Somewhere between Paint and Vinyl Wrap
A new product called Autoflex Coatings.
I'm curious what you guys think of this. I have no details on the weight compared to aircraft paint yet.
If you have a short attention span, watch from 3:20 to 3:45 in the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzFqHwZcnK8
More info at DipYourCar.com
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11-16-2016, 05:32 PM
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My upfront concerns: weight and cost.
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11-16-2016, 10:56 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
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Looks like it might be good as a replacement for vinyl striping.
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11-17-2016, 06:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: KC, MO
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When I bought my plane it was all white. I contact a company that specializes in Plasti-dip. They came out, looked at my plane and said that they be able to shoot the whole airplane for $2-300. I nearly signed but decided instead to go with my custom hangar vinyl job. It looks good. I never inteded it to be permanent. I just can't decide what I want it to look like permanently.
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11-17-2016, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Wichita Falls, TX
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I contacted them and they sent me a youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVeMU-o8Lsk&t=14s
BLOB (bottom line on bottom) - On an Audi with 6 coats it added 1.5 lbs.
I'm think I'm going to do it.
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RV-8 IO-390 N788MT
Last edited by BHunt : 11-17-2016 at 08:05 PM.
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11-17-2016, 08:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Landing field "12VA"
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the longer video
suggested it would need peeling off and re-doing every 2 years or so. I think not.
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11-17-2016, 08:37 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Wichita Falls, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Boyd
suggested it would need peeling off and re-doing every 2 years or so. I think not.
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Thats on a car, not an airplane. Probably last much longer on something that isn't a daily driver.
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RV-8 IO-390 N788MT
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11-18-2016, 05:44 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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It looks to be way more forgiving an application than paint.
So this is one of those times when I'm glad to be so far from reaching that stage. Y'all try it and report back; I'll wait. 
I need to learn more about how this stuff does with stripes, butted colors, graphics on top of color and so forth, as well as repair to damaged sections. Looks like I have some you-tube time ahead this weekend.
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Hop-Along Aerodrome (12VA)
RV-6A - N30YD - Built '98 / sold '20
RV-10 - N130YD reserved - under construction
donating monthly to the VAF - thanks, Doug
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11-19-2016, 10:08 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: San Marcos, CA
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Not fuel resistant
I think I read a reference on the site to it not being fuel resistant. They cautioned to be careful when filling your car with gas. Keep that in mind.
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DG-800S Sailplane
QB RV-8 -- Working on final wiring and the engine
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11-20-2016, 06:20 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Quarryville ,pa
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I just have visions of a sheet of this stuff peeling of the wing at 170 knts and getting stuck on the vertical. 😳
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