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Old 04-14-2005, 10:43 AM
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Default Oil base/ Water base Polyuerthane

I just purchased a can of Oil Base Polyurethane, because it was on sale, and beginning to wonder if I made a mistake.
I have been using water base, over, iron on fabric, and so far, no complaints.
Glow fuel will soften it, but it works if I do my job of clean up after a flight.

Which is the better choice for glow fuel, or is there any difference?
Looks like the oil base is about a thing of the past, but there is still some out there.

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Old 04-14-2005, 01:08 PM
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Default RE: Oil base/ Water base Polyuerthane

Oil based is fuel proof and will not soften - but it yellows with time. The water-based polycrylic will soften - if not from direct fuel contact then from glow exhaust.

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Old 04-14-2005, 04:29 PM
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Default RE: Oil base/ Water base Polyuerthane

Thanks for the reply! Looks like I had better grab another can before it becomes extinct!
A Yellow tint will be welcome. I'm building a WW 1 type --

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Default RE: Oil base/ Water base Polyuerthane

[The water-based polycrylic will soften - if not from direct fuel contact then from glow exhaust.]

But isn't water based polyuretahne diferent from water-based polycrylis?

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