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Poly-Fiber Heavy Duty-2 Fabric
Polyester fabric. Each style is identified with the trade name and fabric style. Example: "Poly-Fiber Aircraft, FAA PMA." The fabric description is stamped at three-foot intervals. Refer to current fabric product data sheet for a complete list and description of all fabric styles available. Our Heavy-Duty is suitable for all aircraft where a very tough, durable, low elongation, high-tension fabric is required. Its large filament size and high strength provide excellent resistance to rock penetration and tearing.

Specifications:
Width -- 72 in
Thread Count -- 69 x 63/in
Weight -- 3.5 oz/sq yd
Breaking Strength -- Over 125 lb/in
Bursting Strength -- 304 psi
Tear Strength -- Warp 30.1 lb, Fill 33.8 lb
Tension -- 57 oz/in
Price$13.30 per yard
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Poly-Fiber Medium-2 Fabric
Poly-Fiber Medium-2 Fabric
Considered the standard fabric, it is recommended for normal service and is widely used on all types of aircraft, regardless of wing loading or horsepower. Recommended Aircraft: all classics, antiques, and contemporary designes that anticipate normal on-airport operations.

Specifications:
Width -- 72 in
Thread Count -- 60 x 60/in
Weight -- 3.1 oz/sq yd
Breaking Strength -- Over 106 lb/in
Bursting Strength -- 201 psi
Tear Strength -- Warp 32.4 lb, Fill 22.9 lb.
Tension -- 54.2 oz/in
Tear Strength -- Warp 14.0 lb, Fill 14.8 lb
Tension -- 54.2 oz/in
Elongation -- Warp 8.5%, Fill 9.6%
Price$11.95 per yard
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Poly-Fiber Uncertified Light Fabric
72". Our light-weight fabric is recommended for covering plywood surfaces on any aircraft and any ultralight aircraft that is not certified. This fabric will be unstamped. It is not approved for certified aircraft.
Specifications:
Width -- 72 in
Weight -- 1.8 oz/sq yd
Thread Count -- 90 x 76 in
Tension -- 35 oz/in
Breaking Strength -- 67 lbs (average)
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Uncertified Ultralight Fabric
Our light-weight fabric is recommended for covering plywood surfaces on any aircraft and any ultralight aircraft that is not certified. This fabric will be unstamped. It is not approved for certified aircraft.
Specifications:
Width -- 72 in
Weight -- 1.8 oz/sq yd
Thread Count -- 90 x 76/in
Breaking Strength -- Avg. 67 lb/in
Price$8.40
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Poly-Fiber Polyester Padding
Non-woven. 48" wide. 3 oz per yard. Used under fabric on wing leading edge and turtle deck to smooth rough surfaces. .125 thick, compresses to .020 under load.
Price$7.90 per yard
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Poly-Fiber Pinked Edge Medium Finish Tape
All styles of linear finish tape may be used interchangeably on any fabric style.
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Poly-Fiber Pinked Edge Light Finish Tape
All styles of linear finishing tape may be used interchangeably on any fabric style.
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Poly-Tak Adhesive *
Poly-Tak Adhesive *
A high-strength, fast-drying, one-part cement manufactured from a proprietary formula especially to attach polyester fabric to airframes. It is FAA approved with the Poly-Fiber STC for use in making a 2" overlap cement seam on the wing leading edge and a 1" overlap cement seam on the balance of the aircraft, regardless of the wing loading or maximum speed (Vne). No other aircraft fabric cement has this approval. Poly-Tak is also an excellent cement for cotton, linen, and glass fiber, and will adhere to most surfaces for shear load bonding. Add methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) when necessary to reduce viscosity due to solvent evaporation from an open container. Refer to the Poly-Fiber Manual for details on approved methods for cement seams. SHELF LIFE: Guaranteed 2 years unopened in protected storage under 100 degrees F. Not affected by freezing. Do not use if appears dark or whiskey colored. Poly-Tak should be clear. Discolored cement has been heat damaged. Test adhesion of fabric to bare aluminum if storage temperature exceeds 100 degrees F for several months or guaranteed shelf life has expired.
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Poly-Fiber Pinked Edge Bias Finish Tape
All styles of bias finishing tapes may be used interchangeable on any fabric style. Bias tapes (weave patter 45 degrees to the edge) are suggested for installation over compound surfaces such as around wingtips and tail surfaces. Bias tape will stretch to conform to the required contour without heat shrinking edges or cutting and notching to remove excess fabric. Stretching reduces the width about 35%, thus 3" will pull to about 2" width around a sharp contour, and 2" will pull to approximately 1-3/8" width. Bias tapes are made by sewing the fabric strip to form a tube, then spiral slitting the tube. The bias strip is then cut to tape widths. Thus the distance between the sewn seam will depend on the original fabric width.
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Poly-Brush *
Poly-Brush is a high-solids, one-part, air-drying adhesive coating formulated for the first and second coats to penetrate and seal the fabric weave and attach all polyester finishing tapes and reinforcing patches. It provides twice the peel resistance as nitrate dope on polyester fabric. Poly-Brush is thinned 3 to 1. Until 1980, Poly-Brush was supplied with a translucent white tint caused by a small quantity of white pigment, antimony oxide, one of the fire retardants. We now also add a small quantity of red oxide pigment as a visual aid for application uniformity. The original untinted Poly-Brush is available on request and recommended in the cockpit or cabin areas where the backside of the fabric will be visible in normal operation. Red oxide tinted Poly-Brush will be shipped unless untinted is specified. COVERAGE: Approximately 150 sq. ft. per gallon. SHELF LIFE: Guaranteed 4 years unopened in protected storage. Avoid long-range storage above 100 degrees F. Not affected by freezing.
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Poly-Spray *
A high-solids, one-part aluminum-pigmented, air-drying coating used to protect the fabric from ultraviolet damage and as a sanding base to develop a smooth finish. Reduce 4 to 1 with Poly-Fiber Reducer. Refer to the Poly-Fiber Manual for detailed application. COVERAGE: Approximately 200 sq. ft. per gallon. SHELF LIFE: Guaranteed 4 years unopened in protected storage. Avoid long-range storage above 100 degrees F. Not affected by freezing.
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Poly-Fiber Reducer R65-75 *
A blend of solvents used for viscosity and drying control of Poly-Brush, Poly-Spray, and Poly-Tone. Reducer R65-75 is the standard reducer recommended for fiscosity control in normal temperatures of 65-75 degrees F. SHELF LIFE: Infinite, unopened in protected storage. Not affected by freezing.
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Poly-Fiber Reducer RR8500 *
A blend of solvents used for viscosity and drying control of Poly-Brush, Poly-Spray, and Poly-Tone. RETARDER REDUCER RR8500 is recommended for use in temperatures above 85 degrees F to produce the proper coating flow-out and when needed, to avoid blush in warm, humid weather. SHELF LIFE: Infinite, unopened in protected storage. Not affected by freezing.
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Poly-Fiber Retarder BR 8600 *
Blush Retarder BR-8600 is a rich, slow-drying solven blend to be used in Poly-Tone, Poly-Brush, and Poly-Spray, according to directions on the labels. Prevents blushing and improves flow-out and gloss under conditions of high humidity and/or high temperature. We recommend 1 to a max of 4 liquid ounces per gallon. SHELF LIFE: Infinite in sealed containers in protected storage. Not affected by freezing.
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone -- MEK *
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Inter-Rib Bracing Tape
This polyester twill tape is used to brace ribs before covering. See instruction manual for use. Twice as strong as cotton tape. Comes 36 yards to a roll. 1/2" width.
Price$16.70
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Poly-Fiber Rib Lace Reinforcing Tape
A custom woven high-strength polyester filament twill tape with a paper-protected high-tack adhesive coating on one side for quick application and bonding during the rib lacing procedure. (Patent Pending.) Where additional width is required on wide ribs, two or more tapes may be positioned side by side. 50 yard spool.
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Poly-Fiber Thread
Polyester machine sewing thread is 10 lbs. tensile strength, 4 ply thread. It is packaged 500 yards per spool.
Polyester hand sewing thread is 15 lbs. tensile strength, 3 ply uncoated thread. Packaged 250 yards per spool.
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Poly-Fiber Rib Lacing Cord
Two styles of lacing cord, both impregnated with microcrystalline fungicidal wax. STANDARD round 4 ply, .035" diameter, 60 lbs. tensile strength, 400 yd. spool. FLAT braided cord, .012" thick by approximately .080" width, 50 lbs. tensile strength, 500 yd. spool. Recommended when the minimum rib cord protrusion is desired.
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Poly-Fiber Rejuvenator RJ-1200 *
A proprietary formula containing the correct proportions of the same plasticizers used in the Poly-Fiber coatings with penetrating solvents to carry the plasticizers into the old coating and restore the original flexibility. COVERAGE: Approximately 300 sq. ft. per gallon. SHELF LIFE: Guaranteed 4 years unopened in protected storage. Avoid long-range storage above 100 degrees F. Not affected by freezing.
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Poly-Tone Paint *
Poly-Tone Paint *
A durable, repairable, one-part, air-drying, flexible coating available in 50 popular aircraft colors. Poly-Tone is manufactured from the same generic class of petrochemical feed stock as Poly-Tak, Poly-Brush, and Poly-Spray, and is considered to be our "standard" pigmented finish for Poly-Fiber covering process. The thermo-expansion and elasticity are the same as all sub-coats, and there is no inter-coat adhesion problem if the surface is clean. Poly-Tone is not shrinking, non bleeding, fire retardant, chemical resistant, and is used on both metal and fabric. It air dries to a satin gloss finish and can be polished to a high luster equal in appearance to any cellulose dope, lacquer, or synthetic enamel finish. One gallon of Poly-Tone will cover approximately 200 sq.ft. with one coat.
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Poly-Tone Paint *
See description above.
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Poly-Fiber UV Blocker *
Comes in half-pint size. Ultra violet blocker used as an additive to Poly-Tone paint to partially block UV radiation. Does NOT replace Poly-Spray as a full UV blocker. Do NOT use with Aero-Thane. Should only be used in the most weight-restrictive ultralight applications. It is not a substitute for silver Poly-Spray, and is much LESS effective.
Price$23.75
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Poly-Fiber Flattener *
Used to reduce the gloss of Aero-Thane and Poly-Tone paints. In Poly-Tone, used only to flatten to full military flat. In Aero-Thane, used to either decrease the gloss to match Poly-Tone, or to go all the way to full military flat. Flattener is in liquid form.
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Aero-Thane Polyurethane Paint *
Aero-Thane Polyurethane Paint *
Aero-Thane is a tough, super flexible, polyurethane to apply over aircraft fabric. It is a wet-look, high-gloss, two-part urethane that is much more flexible than automotive urethanes. Aero-Thane covers composites and metal equally well. Aero-Thane requires a fresh-air source respirator and safety precautions when being sprayed. One gallon catalyzed Aero-Thane enamel will cover approximately 225 sq.ft. with one coat. Quart and gallon kits include catalyst.
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Aero-Thane Polyurethane Paint *
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Poly-Fiber Clear Aero-Thane AO-100 *
A tough, flexible, two-part clear polyurethane recommended to retain the original brilliance of polished aluminum surfaces. Not recommended when the aircraft will be exposed to severe environmental pollution.
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Poly-Fiber Urethane Catalyst U-865 *
An aliphatic polyisocyanate in a solvent blend fore use in Aero-Thane and urethane varnish. Note: this catalyst is included in the quart and gallon Aerothane kits.
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Poly-Fiber Urethane Reducer UE-820 *
A solvent blend for use in Aero-Thane according to directions on base component listing.
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Poly-Fiber Epoxy Primer EP-420 *
Comes in a kit which includes the catalyst and reducer. A superior quality, amine-cured, corrosion-inhibiting, fast-drying primre providing excellent chemical and solvent resistance. Bonds to all metal surfaces better than any other type field-applied coating. Application and curing in temperatures down to 35 degrees F. One gallon primer base component catalyzed and reduced to spray viscosity will cover approximately 1000 sq.ft. one coat.
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Poly-Fiber Epoxy Varnish EV-400 *
Comes in kit which includes catalyst and reducer. Clear gloss, exterior and interior. A polyamide-cured epoxy wood varnish providing good chemical and solvent resistance. Weather durability will be equal or superior to any one component varnish. May be used over any one-component varnish, primer, or finish to provide solvent and chemical resistance. One gallon Epoxy Varnish Base Component catalyzed and reduced 25% will cover approximately 600 sq.ft. with one coat.
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Poly-Fiber Epoxy Reducer E-500 *
A blend of solvents for use in EP-420 Epoxy Primer and EV-400 Epoxy Varnish according to directions on base component listing.
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Poly-Fiber Epoxy Primer Catalyst EP-430 *
An amine resin in a solvent blend for use in EP-420 Epoxy Primer according to directions on the base component listing. This catalyst is already included in the Epoxy Primer Kit.
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Poly-Fiber Epoxy Varnish Catalyst EV-410 *
A polyamide resin in a blend of solvents and diluents. Add to Epoxy Spar Varnish EV-400 according to directions on base component listing. This catalyst is already included in the Epoxy Varnish Kit.
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Poly-Fiber Alkaline Cleaner * 310
An effective, penetrating, general purpose detergent cleaner for fabric, paint and metal. Not harsh on hands.
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Poly-Fiber Paint Surface Cleaner C-2210 *
A mild blend formulated to remove oil, silicone, wax, and other contaminants from all painted or primed surfaces without biting into or damaging the coating. Also used to remove tape gum from painted surfaces and acrylic windshield materials without damage. Many other uses when a mild, effective solvent surface cleaner is required. An excellent spot cleaner to remove oil and grease stains from rugs, upholstery, clothing, etc.
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Poly-Fiber Metl-Sol Metal Cleaner C-2200 *
Metal surface cleaner. A strong solvent blend especially formulated to remove oil, silicone, wax, and other contaminants from all metal surfaces before priming. Not recommended for paint surfaces or to clean overspray off acrylic windshields due to fast bite and damage.
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Poly-Fiber SuperFil Epoxy Filler
An ultra lightweight corrosion-inhibiting filler for aircraft, marine, and automotive use. It is sandable and non-shrinking. Adheres to composites, bare aluminum, steel, and bare or varnished wood. Epoxy resin with non-MDA hardener.
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Poly-Fiber Tubeseal *
Internal tubing corrosion inhibitor. Tubeseal is a blend containing a very fine preservative oil which has a characteristic of climbing the tube wall and spreading over the entire surface to provide lasting protection. Prevents rust and corrosion inside aircraft tubing structures. Tubeseal will penetrate and reveal very small pin holes in a weld and, in time, due to exposure, congeal and seal the hole. Comes in quart size. One quart is sufficient to treat a 1- to 4-place aircraft fuselage and miscellaneous tubular components.
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Aluminum Reinforcing Washers
Comes 100 in a bag. Recommended as a substitute for original plastic washers under screws and pop rivets where fabric is anchored to metal wing rib empennage ribs. 2024-13 aluminum, .128 hole, 1/2" outside diameter, .016 thick.
Price$10.45
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Inspection Hole Covers
New recessed-center and flanged-edge design will not creep off center due to vibration in prop wash areas 4-13/16" diameter, .020 aluminum. Strong 11/16" steel spring strap mounted with two 1/8" solid aluminum rivets.
Price$8.50
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Inspection Access Reinforcing Rings
Injection molded from CAB plastic. Beveled edges, 4-5/8" outside diameter, 3-7/16" inside diameter, .035 thick.
Price$1.20
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Seaplane Grommets
Molded CAB plastic, 1-1/8" outside diameter, .032 skirt with 9/16" x 3/16" lip opening.
Price$.45
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Aluminum Drain Grommets
Comes 100 to a bag. 1/4" hole, 3/4" outside diameter, .010 thick. The best choice when melting the drain hold through polyester with a hot probe. Will not melt or curl and warp with age and are reusable. Attach with Poly-Tak.
Price$16.05
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Plastic Drain Grommets
Comes in bag of 100. Injection molded from CAB plastic. 7/32" hole, 3/4" outside diameter, .030 thick. Attach with Poly-Tak.
Price$18.35
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Fabric Rib Rivets
Blind rib rivets. Comes 100 in a bag. All aluminum 1/8" diameter body, 3/8" diameter head, .031 to .125 grip range, 156 lbs. shear, 235 lbs. tensile. Used to attach fabric to ribs on 1967 and later Champion/Belanca aircraft with .032 x 1/2" wide rib caps.
Price$22.35
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Closed End Blind Rivets
Comes 100 in a bag. 1/8". Used to seal tubing vent holes after welding and installation of Tubeseal Corrosion Inhibitor. Pop Rivet AD-41H.
Price$23.80
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Sand Paper
Silicon carbon on waterproof paper. 3M wet or dry Tri-M-ite brand.
Price$3.50 a set
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Iron Calibration Thermometer
Poly-Fiber made specifically for calibrating irons. Scale is printed with 225 degree, 250 degree, and 350 degree settings. +/-10 degree accuracy. Superior to open coil thermomenters which may vary 30 degrees. #5978
Price$14.40
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Silicone Heat Sink Compound
For more accurate thermal transfer during iron calibration. (1 ounce syringe.)
Price$15.80
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Coverite 21st Century Hobby Iron
Coverite 21st Century Hobby Iron
No more guesswork - this iron's built-in, electronic temperature control system holds heat within just 3°F of your setting! It takes only about 90 seconds to reach your dial setting - that's over 60% faster than other sealing irons! The shoe's distinctive, low-profile, contoured shape slips easily into tight areas. Its 100% Blackstone non-stick coating minimizes drag and prevents scratching. Made of fiber-reinforced plastic, the body and handle stay cool to your touch.
Price$47.95
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Tack Cloth
A treated cloth used as a very light wipe to attract and remove dust, lint, and static-charged particles from a surface just before spray painting. Size 18" x 36". Tested and is compatible with urethane finishes.
Price$1.85
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Invisible Gloves
Non-abrasive, non-toxic, biodegradable, hypoallergenic. A hand pomade that virtually makes other gloves obsolete. Inexpensive, cost effective safety protection. Allows for 100% finger tip sensitivity with no hand heating or tool slipping. Can be used as an underglove when latex gloves are mandated. Provides protection against: Skydrol, MEK, RTV, hydraulic fluids, graphite, purging fluids, JP4, JP8, JPTS, av/gas, Zyglo, zinc chromate, brake and wheel carbon, engine exhaust areas, sealants such as PRC, 980, 8802, 1826, Permatex, etc. adheshives and epoxies used in fabrication, epoxy and oil based paints, Tenacious wire coatings, C-cement powder, generator cooling oils, etc. Use one teaspoon to cover hands. Washes up with ordinary soap and water. Comes in pint size.
Price$8.80
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Propylene Masking Tape
3M #218 fine line, 4.5 mils thick. The best choice by test for paint stripper masking and paint trim line masking. Most solvent resistent masking tape available for clean trim lines with no edge bleed. No crepe paper imprint on fresh finishes.
Price$22.90
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Crepe Paper Masking Tape
3M 3/4". The most solvent resistent crepe paper type available. Recommended for the majority of the non-critical masking on a paint job.
Price$9.70
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Cloth Anti-Chafe and Masking Tape
A white rubber-based adhesive on cotton cloth. 1" wide. 60 yard rolls. Recommended as the best choice for masking and smoothing sharp metal edges, rough joints, and all sharp corners under fabric covering.
Price$16.70
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Teflon Sheet
Price$4.50
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Control Cable Fairings
Pair. Plastic. Thermo formed from white .055 A.B.S. Plastic, 1"x2" Base x 3/4" High.
Price$10.45
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Curved Sewing Needle
Curved needle for hand stitching.
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Rib Lacing Needles
Sewing needles: Straight needle for rib lacing. Curved tip needle for the hidden rib lace knot.
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Paint Strainer Cones
Fine mesh, 60x48, for filtering all pigmented finishes, Poly-Brush, Poly-Spray, varnish, and other liquids. Imprinted with Poly-Fiber logo.
Price$.70
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Poly-Fiber Practice Kit
Poly-Fiber Practice Kit
If you're thinking of building a fabric-covered airplane but are wondering what the covering process is like, this is the perfect answer. You get a practice frame, fabric, tapes, needles, rib lacing cord, thermometer, instructions, and all the coatings you need to work through the Poly-Spray stage. There's enough of everything to do the entire process twice. You'll see how easy and enjoyable fabric covering really is.
Price$62.50
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Poly-Fiber Covering Video / DVD
Poly-Fiber Covering Video / DVD
This 1-3/4 hour video is produced by Alexander Promotions in cooperation with EAA SportAir Workshops. This comprehensive video presents every aspect of the Poly-Fiber fabric covering process in detail, with easy-to-understand instruction. You'll see: Preparing the surfaces for covering, attaching the fabric to the airframe, tightening the fabric with an ordinary iron, applying the first coat of Poly-Brush, tying the special rib-lacing knots, applying the finishing tapes, spraying the UV-blockeer Poly-Spray, and applying the final color coats.
Price$39.95
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Poly-Fiber 'How To' Manual
Poly-Fiber 'How To' Manual
Order the full-blown manual! Acclaimed and praised by all the major publications. The clearest, most complete, easiest to follow fabric covering manual ever written.
Price$10.00
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