Paint and stuff

[DesertFox4]

Also Eddie, per PolyFiber's recommendation, only Carnuba wax should be used on Polytone paint. And after it has cured a while.

[PapuaPilot]

It is true that the slower the Polytone dries that smoother and shinier it will be. I tried to shoot most of mine when it was below 70 degrees, 65-70 was ideal. If it is over 80 I think it is wise to use the retarder.

[efwd]

Thanks for the reminder Steve. I have some "special" wax to use on the Oratex but I notice that it has apparently gone very bad. I seems it has separated out and shaking it does nothing. I think I would have applied it to the paint as well but having been reminded, I will use Carnuba on everything I think.
John, did you use the "special wax"?
Eddie

[colospace]

Dang, I was about to order some of that "special" wax. Can you provide a bit more insight into why it will not remix? I'll probably want to have a discussion with Lars before buying any myself.

[efwd]

I got it about a year ago. It was an opaque yellow solution. It is a bottle that is heat sealed in a bag and now the fluid is clear yellow/orange with the yellow opaque remnants stuck to the side of the bottle. It has been stored inside my house the entire time. 73-80 degrees. Shaking it up does not bring it back into solution. I have not opened it either in hopes that maybe Lars will take it back. There is no indication of a shelf life on the bottle to my knowledge. Much of the label is in German.
Eddie

[jrevens]

Thanks for the reminder Steve. I have some "special" wax to use on the Oratex but I notice that it has apparently gone very bad. I seems it has separated out and shaking it does nothing. I think I would have applied it to the paint as well but having been reminded, I will use Carnuba on everything I think.
John, did you use the "special wax"?
Eddie

I did get some of the Oratex wax, and yes, it shows signs of separation but seems to mostly mix again with vigorous shaking. Lars would probably disagree with the choice, but I will probably mostly use some Mother’s brand “100% pure carnuba” wax... I have some in liquid form as well as paste. I’ve applied that as well as the Oratex product to various surfaces on the airplane, and they all seem to be good - at least so far.