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3. RE: [COUPERS-TECH] Three Part Canopy
4. Re: [COUPERS-TECH] polished aluminum finish
5. Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Three Part Canopy
6. RE: [COUPERS-TECH] Three Part Canopy
7. Re: [COUPERS-TECH] polished aluminum finish
8. [COUPERS-TECH] Windows...
9. [COUPERS-TECH] Re: Digest list: Ercoupe Technical Discussion (moderated)
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Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] polished aluminum finish
Coupers,
I've been talking to several people about the Nuvite finish and their objection is always the time involved to keep the finish looking good AFTER going through the polishing process. They assume it takes huge amounts of regular maintainance to keep the shine. Is this true or would one expect the same time involved as caring for a painted surface?
My wheel covers are bolted on aluminum circles which I've been shining up with off-the-shelf polishes from the hardware store. After experimenting on these, I'm encouraged to try other selected parts with the Nuvite products. It's amazing how reflective aluminum can be!
Darick
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From: "AJ DeMarzo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] polished aluminum finish
I think there's a fellow from Nuvite on the email list, Dennis Smith, IIRC.
Always super helpful when it comes to explaining the finishing products. Had
the pleasure of spending a few minutes with him at OSH in '05. If he doesn't
chime in, try to email or call him directly.
Al DeMarzo
Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page - Free and Easy
http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Coupers,
I've been talking to several people about the Nuvite finish and their objection is always the time involved to keep the finish looking good AFTER going through the polishing process. They assume it takes huge amounts of regular maintainance to keep the shine. Is this true or would one expect the same time involved as caring for a painted surface?
My wheel covers are bolted on aluminum circles which I've been shining up with off-the-shelf polishes from the hardware store. After experimenting on these, I'm encouraged to try other selected parts with the Nuvite products. It's amazing how reflective aluminum can be!
Darick
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From: "Roy Stubbs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Tandy Allen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,"Ercoupe Technical Discussion"
<[email protected]>
Reply-To: "Roy Stubbs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: [COUPERS-TECH] Three Part Canopy
The specification, I believe, is 0.060 Lexan.
I got it at Home Deport.
Roy
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From: Tandy Allen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 9:49 PM
To: Ercoupe Technical Discussion
Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Three Part Canopy
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Guys - I managed to crack a corner of the top section of my three part
canopy. This opens up the door for several questions.
1. How do you remove the center section? I believe that I need it to
make a new one.
2. What material should I make the replacement from? This one is
tinted a light green and gives some good shade in the summer.
3. Where can you get the required material?
Any help you can provide will be most welcome
Tandy
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From: Sydney Cohen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] polished aluminum finish
The Nuvite guy is Ron Black, [EMAIL PROTECTED] I been using
Nuvite for about 4 years, and love it. I haven't repolished my Ercoupe
since October 2005, but people still look at it and say "Wow!" One
thing to remember, though. If the polished surface gets wet, wipe the
droplets off as soon as you can, or you will get water spots.
Syd
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I think there's a fellow from Nuvite on the email list, Dennis Smith,
IIRC. Always super helpful when it comes to explaining the finishing
products. Had the pleasure of spending a few minutes with him at OSH
in '05. If he doesn't chime in, try to email or call him directly.
Al DeMarzo
Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page - Free and Easy
http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Coupers,
I've been talking to several people about the Nuvite finish
and their objection is always the time involved to keep the finish
looking good AFTER going through the polishing process. They
assume it takes huge amounts of regular maintainance to keep the
shine. Is this true or would one expect the same time involved as
caring for a painted surface?
My wheel covers are bolted on aluminum circles which I've
been shining up with off-the-shelf polishes from the hardware
store. After experimenting on these, I'm encouraged to try other
selected parts with the Nuvite products. It's amazing how
reflective aluminum can be!
Darick
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From: "AJ DeMarzo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Ercoupe Technical Discussion" <[email protected]>
Reply-To: "AJ DeMarzo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Three Part Canopy
I'm not sure that Lexan was ever spec'd, maybe just plain old plexi. On a side
note, realize that Lexan is just about unbreakable which may be good in all
situations except when you need to exit the craft in an emergency. Lexan will
also scratch easier but it certainly easier to get in nice colors.
Al DeMarzo
Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page - Free and Easy
http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm
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From: Roy Stubbs
The specification, I believe, is 0.060 Lexan.
I got it at Home Deport.
Roy
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From: "Roy Stubbs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "AJ DeMarzo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,"Ercoupe Technical Discussion"
<[email protected]>
Reply-To: "Roy Stubbs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: [COUPERS-TECH] Three Part Canopy
I 'spec' you're right! I cannot find the reference I thought I had
seen.
In any event, I bought a 4' x 8' sheet of 0.060 Lexan for $48 and Home
Depot cut six side windows out of it at no extra charge.
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From: AJ DeMarzo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 8:44 AM
To: Ercoupe Technical Discussion
Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Three Part Canopy
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I'm not sure that Lexan was ever spec'd, maybe just plain old plexi. On
a side note, realize that Lexan is just about unbreakable which may be
good in all situations except when you need to exit the craft in an
emergency. Lexan will also scratch easier but it certainly easier to
get in nice colors.
Al DeMarzo
Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page - Free and Easy
http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm
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From: Roy Stubbs <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
The specification, I believe, is 0.060 Lexan.
I got it at Home Deport.
Roy
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From: "AJ DeMarzo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Reply-To: "AJ DeMarzo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [COUPERS-TECH] polished aluminum finish
Thanks Syd;
Ron is a great guy and deserves to be recommended.
(The mind is the second thing to go.)
Al DeMarzo
Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page - Free and Easy
http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm
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From: Sydney Cohen
The Nuvite guy is Ron Black, [EMAIL PROTECTED] I been using Nuvite for about 4 years,
and love it. I haven't repolished my Ercoupe since October 2005, but people still look
at it and say "Wow!" One thing to remember, though. If the polished surface
gets wet, wipe the droplets off as soon as you can, or you will get water spots.
Syd
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From: "Bettina Latty & Bob Pionteck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Reply-To: "Bettina Latty & Bob Pionteck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Windows...
I believe the original windows were made of a material called "Vinylite" There
is one company in the USA which still makes house windows out of this.
060 thou plexi works well and stays flexible down to -20 degrees C.
Use of "Pledge" furniture polish (either lemon or non scented helps to reduce
casual scratching on the windows.
I use a soldering iron (won't crack the plexi) to make the slightly over size holes for the frames to attach to. Currently I use 1100 aluminum rivets in the frames but will be switching them out for flat screw assys when the windows require changing.
Good Luck
Bettina & Bob
CF-LAV
415 C/D
S/N 719
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To: "Ercoupe Technical Discussion (moderated)" <[email protected]>
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Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Re: Digest list: Ercoupe Technical Discussion
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From: Tandy Allen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Ercoupe Technical Discussion <[email protected]>
Reply-To: Tandy Allen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Three Part Canopy
Guys - I managed to crack a corner of the top section of my three part canopy.
This opens up the door for several questions.
1. How do you remove the center section? I believe that I need it to make a new one.
2. What material should I make the replacement from? This one is tinted a light green and gives some good shade in the summer.
3. Where can you get the required material?
Any help you can provide will be most welcome
Tandy
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