PPG primer and paint specs and source

[Maverick]

Hi. Does anyone know the specs on the PPG paint that is used on the Kitfox? Which version of primer and/or paint should be used and any ideas on how much is needed to complete the initial covering?

[Maverick]

Never mind this post. I was able to find a phone number and called. PPG doesn't sell aerospace paints to the general public. Seems there is no supplier for retail, only to companies that by in volume.

[jmodguy]

Your best bet is to have a friend that owns a paint shop...

[Esser]

Look up Endura Manufacturing. They have a fabric urethane line. It’s what’s on my plane. Super high quality product that competes with PPG. They have 40,000 colours and can match anything.

[aviator79]

I believe the paint is PPG Desothane 8800, and that you can buy it through Kitfox. John McBean showed me a 8-10" rubber play ball coated in the stuff, and it was amazing how flexible it was. You could put a 1" deep, 3" diameter dimple in the ball without any hint of the paint wanting to crease or crack.

I didn't request pricing at the time, so you'll have to contact Kitfox to see, but I think it's more than $500/gallon.

[efwd]

How much airplane does 1 gallon cover? I only bought quarts of various colors and had to buy more once or twice so.. I didn't pay attention.
Eddie

[avidflyer]

Poly fiber (poly tone) is only about $100 per gallon, and it's made for fabric, and has a very proven history. Easy to paint, won't kill you with it's fumes. What am I missing. JImChuk

[Maverick]

I believe the paint is PPG Desothane 8800, and that you can buy it through Kitfox. John McBean showed me a 8-10" rubber play ball coated in the stuff, and it was amazing how flexible it was. You could put a 1" deep, 3" diameter dimple in the ball without any hint of the paint wanting to crease or crack.

I didn't request pricing at the time, so you'll have to contact Kitfox to see, but I think it's more than $500/gallon.

I am checking with Debra about this. John told me that it takes less coats with PPG and in the long run is less costly. I've used PolyFiber products before and am comfortable with them but, if fewer coats are necessary then it should be lighter and take less time to complete however; I do consider PolyFiber less detrimental to your health than the Desothane, at least after looking at the MSDS of both. If the factory built planes are using Desothane then I think it's worth consideration.