Brian,
I have found Super Fill an excellent product. In particular it
feathers very well, enabling multiple applications to be applied and
sanded smooth. This I understand is not the case with the standard
filler provided.
You are correct though, out of the tin it is a bit difficult to
spread.
I use a wide metal spreader which I heat up quickly with a hair
dryer before each application. This avoids application of direct heat
onto the plane component which I don't recommend, without a lot of
care!! With the heat from the spreader the super fill goes on much
easier.
Donald Kesterton
UK Builder Mono G-PATS
Still building slowly
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Craig
Ellison
Sent: 23 October 2006 04:44
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Using Super Fill
Brian,
use a hair-dryer to add some heat. makes the job go
much better.
craig ellison
xs mono/914/airmaster
62hr
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From: EuropaXSA276@AOL.COM
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 3:42 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Using Super Fill
All:
I have just had my first go at applying superfil
to the surfaces of my control surfaces. I tested the product on the
underside of the trim tab just in case I goofed.
I am disappointed with the application of this
product. I expected a Bondo type consistency. However this was a bit
thicker and difficult to spread. Temperature in the shop is about 75
degrees today. I am using an automotive type bondo squeegee to apply
this product.
The problem is that it is now going on very
smoothly. This leaves voids and high points on the surface. It looks
awful. I was expecting a much smoother surface. I am attempting to just
cover the weave here but I know there is going to be a lot of sanding to
cut these peaks.
And comments or observations using this stuff
would be greatly appreciated.
Brian Skelly
Europa XS TriGear #A276
North Texas USA
You can see my build photos at:
http://www.europaowners.org/BrianS
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