---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 11/16/21: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:09 AM - Re: Canvas Cover (Michael Gibbs) 2. 07:34 AM - Re: Canvas Cover (Robert Toth) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:09:00 AM PST US From: Michael Gibbs Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Canvas Cover Both my Model IV and Series 7 Kitfoxes use PolyFiber. Mike Phoenix, AZ > On Nov 16, 2021, at 1:03 AM, Kirby Cramer wrote: > > > Hi George, > > Mine was Ceconite (1992 Kitfox Model 4) which used the Stitts Poly Fiber system for adhesive and cover. > I think Stitts and Ceconite are similar. Flew it today, about 525 hours on Subaru EA81. > > I f you're going to use Stitts covering, I would recommend Poly Tone paint as it is easy to patch and repair. > I used System 3 paint and its very hard to patch properly. > > Kirby Cramer > Kitfox 4 NSI Subaru, N45KC > Vans RV7A O-360, N445KC > FAA Experimental Aircraft Repairman > EAA Life Member > 26 Rollingview Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 > KirbyCramer@gmail.com > 760-505-3173 > YouTube: Cramer's Classic Cycles > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com On Behalf Of George Nielsen > Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 11:38 PM > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com > Subject: Kitfox-List: Canvas Cover > > > Does anyone know what kind of material is used for the canvas cover of Kitfoxes and Avid Flyers? Is it Ceconite? > > I am asking because I have found small holes in my aircraft and would like to patch them up. > > Thanks. > > George Nielsen > Avid Flyer I-6640 > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:34:51 AM PST US From: Robert Toth Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Canvas Cover Did mine with Stitts Poly Fiber and the Poly Tone paints worked great and pretty easy! Good luck! Bob Toth Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2021, at 10:14 AM, Michael Gibbs wrote: > > > Both my Model IV and Series 7 Kitfoxes use PolyFiber. > > Mike > Phoenix, AZ > >> On Nov 16, 2021, at 1:03 AM, Kirby Cramer wrote: >> >> >> Hi George, >> >> Mine was Ceconite (1992 Kitfox Model 4) which used the Stitts Poly Fiber system for adhesive and cover. >> I think Stitts and Ceconite are similar. Flew it today, about 525 hours on Subaru EA81. >> >> I f you're going to use Stitts covering, I would recommend Poly Tone paint as it is easy to patch and repair. >> I used System 3 paint and its very hard to patch properly. >> >> Kirby Cramer >> Kitfox 4 NSI Subaru, N45KC >> Vans RV7A O-360, N445KC >> FAA Experimental Aircraft Repairman >> EAA Life Member >> 26 Rollingview Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028 >> KirbyCramer@gmail.com >> 760-505-3173 >> YouTube: Cramer's Classic Cycles >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com On Behalf Of George Nielsen >> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 11:38 PM >> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com >> Subject: Kitfox-List: Canvas Cover >> >> >> Does anyone know what kind of material is used for the canvas cover of Kitfoxes and Avid Flyers? Is it Ceconite? >> >> I am asking because I have found small holes in my aircraft and would like to patch them up. >> >> Thanks. >> >> George Nielsen >> Avid Flyer I-6640 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kitfox-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kitfox-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kitfox-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.