---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 07/07/06: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:59 AM - Re: Europa kit details (Kim Prout) 2. 10:39 PM - Source for rattle can paint () ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:59:30 AM PST US From: Kim Prout Subject: Re: Europa-List: Europa kit details --> Europa-List message posted by: Kim Prout Hi! I remember Dennis purchasing his kit as a mono-wheel. Perhaps he had changed his mind to convert to a tri-gear, but you're correct to contact Europa directly. When you mention his estate, did something happen to him?? Please let me know... Kim Prout ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:39:48 PM PST US From: Subject: Europa-List: Source for rattle can paint --> Europa-List message posted by: Anyone know of a good primer and top coat in rattle can for smaller internal stuff? Where can I purchase? I have been fooling with rattle can primers for aluminium and steel, and am not too impressed thus far. Have tried Spruce self etch primer, very hard to get on thin, tried 280 grit sand, and 100 grit sand / then clean and does not stick all that well. Tempo Zinc Chromate (out drive) does not stick all that well, and even with trying to put on thin, stays mushy and does not stick all that well. As far as top coat, I fooled with trying Spruce Epoxy propeller paint over their self etch primer after waiting am hour to dry and sanding with 400 grit as per instructions, and also tried without primer, not stuck very good, and not too robust after a week of drying. Also tried Spruce Enamel over both above primers, and stand alone, works not too well especial on aluminium. Sandblasting with 120 grit aluminium oxide, then Dupont Variprime, then thin PPG adhesion coat (I forget the exact, perhaps DTMF?) then single stage PPG polyurethane works well, but is a involved task. For internal small stuff sure would be nice to use a rattle can. Thx. Ron Parigoris