I'll have to get to the hangar to see specifically what I used. I did not epoxy as I was trying to avoid painting in my attached garage and I don't expect to be spending a lot of time at the beach.
I'll have to get to the hangar to see specifically what I used. I did not epoxy as I was trying to avoid painting in my attached garage and I don't expect to be spending a lot of time at the beach.
- Gary
S7 SuperSport Tri-gear
w/Rotax 912, Oratex, Dynon
Thanks for checking. Meanwhile: did you do anything for the outside of the spars, or just leave them alone?
- Michael
Michael
Cherokee 180; Kitfox S7SS in progress
Left as delivered.
- Gary
S7 SuperSport Tri-gear
w/Rotax 912, Oratex, Dynon
I primered mine with epoxy primer with a brush. Aviator79 did the same I believe.
Some primered the inside by inserting a tennis ball in one side (press fit), loading primer, then ball in other end and then rotate wing.
Flying SS7, G3X, 912iS
https://mountainfoxbuild.wordpress.com/
So this is a timely discussion for me. I will be starting my rebuild of a Kitfox 4 that I intend to someday put on amphibious floats. Although I live in Illinois where corrosion isn't as great of a concern, I want to do what I can because my retirement plans include going to coastal areas and splashing around. Given that the wings are already assembled and in good shape, what is the consensus regarding corrosion protection I can use that would be effective without having to take things apart on the wings? Is there something that can "creep" into the joints?
John Brannen
Morris, IL
Sonerai IIL (Single Seat)
Kitfox 3/4 1050 - Rotax 582 (Back Flying and sold)
Kitfox IV 1050 - Rotax 582 (sold)
Kitfox IV 1200 Speedster - Rotax 912 UL (rebuilt and now flying)
Piper Twin Comanche (Sold)
Glasair 1 FT (Waiting to start)
I just Alodined them inside and out. Light weight and a somewhat easy application.
A two part epoxy coating would be the gold standard in an harsh environment, just heavier.
"Somebody said that carrier pilots were the best in the world, and they must be or there wouldn't be any of them left alive." Ernie Pyle
Brett Butler
Flying: N46KF, 1998 Model 5 Outback, 912ul 110hp, G3x with 2 axis a/p, Beringer wheels & brakes, SS7 firewall forward, NR prop, Custom paint