On the back side, grind away paint 12 inch on each side of crack to ensure you are getting to clean bare plastic. Adding patches, inspection rings, riveting fabric to ribs, taping edges, and painting s. Poly fiber repair example part 1 deconstruction youtube. How to cover an aircraft using the polyfiber system a complete manual paperback january 1, 1998 by jon goldenbaum author 5. Neither the publisher or the authors of the manual nor any persons acting on its behalf. One of the universal truths about polyethylene is that it is difficult to repair. Epoxy versus polyester resin for fiberglass boat repair. Optional apply finishing pinked tapes if desired with more polybrush. Poly tak is a little thick in its normal consistency for this application and will leave lumps and bumps. Download milwaukee tool operators manuals, service parts kits and wiring instructions and msds documents. Polyfiber manual download english consolidated aircraft.
Frp panels the composite panel people fibertech industries. Revision 21, september 2006, of the polyfiber procedure manual no. It works great over fabric and metal, but its more difficult to repair than polytone. Fabric covering superstol fuselage using polyfiber system. If your airplane is covered with the poly fiber system, repairs are simple. Better still, come to a poly fiber or sportair workshop. You get 151 pages of clear, nonjargon, stepbystep instruction, the entire poly fiber system, from basic materials to blue ribbon. Shallow scratches and gouges are sometimes best lived with. Ray stits produced by the eaa aviation foundation eaa workshop video, demonstrating the entire process from surface.
Clamps wrenches screwdrivers and nutdrivers data comm vdv tools. About polyfiber new surplus and used aircraft parts. This softcover manual is available through your local west system epoxy dealer or by ordering directly from us at 8669378797. A introduction poly fiber covering and painting manual is included in the kit as a reference, but the instructions are also summarized in a three page leaflet. Preferred airparts, llc new surplus and used aircraft. If finishing tapes are needed over 8 inch tear, apply these using polybrush. The manual will take you from a bare airframe to an award winning finish. All the tools and materials, all from your polyfiber distributor.
If you can spare a weekend, you will come away with all the knowledge and skills you. Plan is to mek down to bare fabric and do it right. Poly fiber repair example part 2 gluing and shrinking fabric. Paint, dope, fabric polyfiber instruction manuals and. The amount of tonnage required for punching fiberglass is also somewhat less than that of aluminum, especially on a thinner part. Fortunately, it is a material that rarely needs repair, but there will be times. Over the past 30 years, thousands of aircraft have been covered by following this manual. Dip the brush in the mek then stir the brush in the poly tak. Consolidated aircraft coatings is the manufacturer of poly fiber, randolph, star gloss, and ceconite products. By following this guide, you can safely and legally cover or recover your amateurbuilt or certified aircraft like a pro. Bonding the original skin back onto the new core can save significant time and money. If finishing tapes are needed over 8 inch tear, apply these using poly brush. You get 151 pages of clear, nonjargon, stepbystep instruction, the entire polyfiber system, from basic materials to blue ribbon.
This frame and roof are all cfrp where as attached to the sides of the i3 are composite plastic. Thin the poly tak with mek methyl ethyl ketone by first putting the poly tak in a smaller container to paint from. Available in 10 and 15horsepower configurations, it features a turbine feeder that provides better performance and smoother flow at the nozzle. When you cover your airplane with polyfiber, you get everything you need. Our epoxy instruction manuals explain nearly anything you need to know about using west system epoxy, whether youre repairing a fiberglass boat, restoring a wooden boat, dealing with a case of gelcoat blisters, fairing and preparing a surface for its final finish, doing repairs around the house, trying out vacuum bagging as a clamping method, or doing repairs and. A common fiberglass repair is replacing damaged core, often because of water absorption.
I know the recommended procedures mentioned there for eab and in ac 43. The poly fiber manual recommends using a 400 grit wetdry sandpaper to do a wet sand of the painted surfaces, then use an acrylic cleaner a prep cleaner before applying a new coat of paint. Banner is a global leader in process and industrial automation, helping customers increase efficiency, reduce costs, ensure quality, monitor and control processes, and safeguard employees. Polyfiber paint and coating systems stits polyfiber. With a simple flame treatment and poly weld, one can create strong joints on low, medium, or highdensity polyethylene. As with any poly fiber product, theres always plenty of been there done that technical assistance just a tollfree phone call away. Download operators manuals, parts lists, msds milwaukee. Poly fiber is one of the lightest systems available. This manual, compliance manual for indianas fiber reinforced plastics manufacturers, is published by the indiana department of environmental management idem. In many of these repairs, the fiberglass skins are in great shape but need to be peeled off to replace the core. Paint, dope, fabric polyfiber instruction manuals and videos. Repairs using plastex fiber reinforcement cloth first, repair crack as instructed above. If you dont already have one, you will need a copy of the poly fiber manual because it contains the stc for installing the poly fiber system on a type certificated aircraft. Polyfiber inc company profile and news bloomberg markets.
All the tools and materials, all from your poly fiber distributor. Aug 21, 2016 has anyone effected this type of fabric repair and can share your resultsthoughts. When you are not sure what type of plastic you are repairing, try the fiberflex. Removing stits poly fiber covering over under the fuel tank in my merlin gt and preparing for. This is a stepbystep guide to covering and finishing your fabriccovered aircraft using the poly fiber family of products. Removing stits poly fiber covering over under the fuel tank removing tapes, fabric, stripping old poly tone to prepare for the new fabric. Intended for use with ground foam to create undergrowth, vines and economical trees. Imagine being able to structurally bond polyethylene. This material has been virtually impossible in the past. This product manual is available as a digital download, after successfully adding it to your shopping cart and completing your order, you will immediately be emailed a receipt of your order in which will include a link to download a pdf file of the polyfiber manual. Can you compare for me the contents of the poly fiber practice kit to the poly fiber repair kit. Plan is to ploytac on the rings and then should i use pre shrunk. This is the complete guide for classic restorations, homebuilders, and military restoration. Poly fiber repair example part 3 tapes, reinforcements.
Produce realistic scenery whether youre a beginner or advanced modeler. The kits consist of a reusable metal frame, a yard of p103 fabric and enough dope. Polyfiber complete avid flyer covering kit avid flyer. A step by step guide on how to use a fiberglass repair kit. How to cover an aircraft using the polyfiber system a. The companys line of business includes the manufacturing of paints, varnishes, lacquers, enamels, and other allied products. Poly fiber can be rejuvenated after years of weathering. The stits poly fiber system has over 30 years of successes. Has anyone effected this type of fabric repair and can share your resultsthoughts. There are 5 pages of easytofollow instructions on basic fabric covering. Ceconite fabric using polyurethane systems, refer to the covering man.
Radio controlled model airplane products by polyfiber. How to cover an aircraft using the poly fiber system. Awb 511 issue 1, aircraft fabric coverings civil aviation. The paint will be wetlook, high gloss and will not be affected when rubbed with mek, toluene, or any solvent. Formulated to finish the front side of flexible repairs or used over the top of urethane adhesives. Poly fiber inc poly fiber, incorporated was founded in 1992. The color of the inside of the fuselage will be as in 1 or 2 above, or possibly have a dark gray color.
It is useful for training not only body repair technicians but also anyone who wants to learn body repair technique. Contact fibergrate to determine if the frp can be repaired or if replacement is needed and for assistance with all other repairs not listed in the manual. This is the bible for classic restorations, homebuilders, and military restoration. Its in plain language and has a sense of humor all its own. The green is a green in color with light accents of yellow. For an operators manual, service parts list bulletin andor wiring instruction not found here through our website, please contact. A calibrating thermometer is included to teach the skill of proper heat tautening a key ingredient to the polyfiber system. When you cover your airplane with poly fiber, you get everything you need.
Again, you may wish to very lightly sand the painted finish to smooth out dust trapped in the painted surface between each coat. Tinted 1 0904400 poly fiber poly spray quart 1 0904750 poly fiber reducer 1 0921200 brush 1 6 0920600 3m wetordry sandpaper 1 0918705 rib stitch needle 3 curve 1 0900300 dacron fabric 2. Fiberflex can also be used to repair virtually any plastic. The poly fiber manual has a complete discussion on fabric repair, and the techniques. Repairing plastics with fiberflex advancing polymer repair. Polyfiber practicerepair kit wicks aircraft supply company. Unlike mist vinyl patches, the patches provided in this kit are premium quality thick vinyl patches that will stand up to years of abuse. If you have some gouges with raised feathers of material around the edges. A introduction polyfiber covering and painting manual is included in the kit as a reference, but the. Univair aircraft corporation 2500 himalaya road aurora, colorado 80011 toll free sales.
Timelapse video of how i covered a superstol fuselage with the poly fiber covering system. I have read the poly fiber manual regarding overlap seam repairs on leadingtrailing edges and unsupported areas such as fuselage sides my application. This piece was covered using medium weight fabric and light weigh. Heat shrink the area with an iron calibrated to 350 degrees f. Polyfiber can be rejuvenated after years of weathering.
Individual service manuals the applicable model service manual and this body repair manual should be used together when performing body repair work. Removing stits polyfiber covering over under the fuel tank in my merlin gt and preparing for. Polyfiber is one of the lightest systems available. Poly fiber is the most repairable of all systems available today, and the repairs are as strong as the original. This manual is the new testament version of the older manual by ray stits. Removing stits polyfiber covering over under the fuel tank removing tapes, fabric, stripping old poly tone to prepare for the new fabric. Frp components with major structural damage may need to be replaced. Entire aircraft was recovered with poly fiber covering material in accordance with procedure manual no. This repair manual is a general guideline only intended for repairing minor damage of frp components. Consolidated aircraft coatings riverside, ca 18003623490 p 9516844280 f 9516840518.
Frp panels the composite panel people fiber tech industries. Kit consists of a reusable wooden frame, a yard of p103 fabric and enough dope to cover the frame at least two times, brushes and sandpaper. Download operators manuals, parts lists, msds milwaukee tool. Spray second crosscoat of polyspray wet sand spray third crosscoat of polyspray color spray first crosscoat of polytone polytone mix 4. Vgroove damaged area line up the outer surface of the tear with 6481 aluminum body tape or with clamps.
Randolph ranthane ranthane is an addition to the polyfiber stc from. Use of any other topcoat paint over fabric will void the stc. A introduction polyfiber covering and painting manual is included in the kit as a reference, but the instructions are also summarized in a three page leaflet. Cement the patch to the old fabric using a 1 inch or 2 inch overlap and polytak cement. All the inspection rings had been glued on the fabric and have all came off now, no fabric over them. By following this guide, you can safely and legally cover or recover your amateurbuilt or certified aircraft like a. Preferred airparts, llc new surplus and used aircraft parts. If required, always touch up or seal any cut surfaces or edges of the fiberglass shape before reporting the job complete. Polyfiber is the most repairable of all systems available today, and the repairs are as strong as the original. Hickory wood handle hammers steel hammers poly fiberglass hammers. The factory estimated quantities have been preselected and rounded up to the nearest gallon for your aircraft from the poly fiber manual. Jul 11, 2014 the life module is the occupant cabin and its backbone is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic.
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