At 11:48 AM 2/1/2006, you wrote: >I apologize if this is insulting to anyone, but just so you don't think >that anything that is made out of fiberglass has to be white the real >determining factor is the resin type that will be used. I believe most >"epoxy" resin systems do need to be painted white but "vinylester" and >"polyester" resins can be painted darker colors. The auto industry has >been using them for years on Corvettes and other cars. Unfortunately, >vinyls and polys tend to be more toxic.
They also shrink with age. Alternatively, many epoxies can be post cured. PTM&W (maker of aeropoxy) has epoxies that can be post cured to have de-linking delayed past 325F, but do you really want to have a wing skin sitting on the ramp at over 170F? Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 [email protected]
