These are just MY impressions....your mileage may vary
The AFS primer/sealer (yes, it's an honest to God sealer) seems to work really well, and it goes on really easy, and cleanup is a snap. Totally recommended. That said, I recently switched to AKZO epoxy primer.
The ONLY reason I switched, because I think they both give WAY more corrosion protection than any plane could ever need, is that I'm a bit of a klutz in the shop. I've found that if I drop a rib, or miss with the bucking bar (or something like that), the AFS scratches off a bit easier than the AKZO. I'm not saying the AFS isn't tough...it is. The AKZO is tougher, though, and with my 10 thumbs I need all the help I can get
-John
RV-7
The AFS primer/sealer (yes, it's an honest to God sealer) seems to work really well, and it goes on really easy, and cleanup is a snap. Totally recommended. That said, I recently switched to AKZO epoxy primer.
The ONLY reason I switched, because I think they both give WAY more corrosion protection than any plane could ever need, is that I'm a bit of a klutz in the shop. I've found that if I drop a rib, or miss with the bucking bar (or something like that), the AFS scratches off a bit easier than the AKZO. I'm not saying the AFS isn't tough...it is. The AKZO is tougher, though, and with my 10 thumbs I need all the help I can get
-John
RV-7
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