Where is it OK to leave aluminum "naked"? - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T22:34:16Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/where-is-it-ok-to-leave?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A131304&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNicetag:zenith.aero,2021-08-03:2606393:Comment:8433412021-08-03T19:50:19.064ZMichael Shutzehttps://zenith.aero/profile/MichaelShutze
<p>Nice</p>
<p>Nice</p> I put brush on Rhino liner on…tag:zenith.aero,2016-09-01:2606393:Comment:5247202016-09-01T02:14:06.305ZSamuel McNairhttps://zenith.aero/profile/SamuelMcNr
<p>I put brush on Rhino liner on the floor boards of my first 801. I also put in drain plugs so I could rinse it out after playing in the dirt. It was relatively cheap, easy to apply, tough as woodpecker lips- I couldn't put a mark on it, just enough grip to be able to get in and out without risk of a slip when wet, dampened sound and vibration very well, brought it up to seams at vertical edges so that could keep moisture out of there too.</p>
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<p>Going to use it this AC to also line…</p>
<p>I put brush on Rhino liner on the floor boards of my first 801. I also put in drain plugs so I could rinse it out after playing in the dirt. It was relatively cheap, easy to apply, tough as woodpecker lips- I couldn't put a mark on it, just enough grip to be able to get in and out without risk of a slip when wet, dampened sound and vibration very well, brought it up to seams at vertical edges so that could keep moisture out of there too.</p>
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<p>Going to use it this AC to also line under the seat area where battery sits - just in case.</p> Hi John
I have not put any ty…tag:zenith.aero,2011-06-18:2606393:Comment:1314092011-06-18T21:33:47.992ZAllan / Zenair Australiahttps://zenith.aero/profile/Allan30
Hi John<br />
I have not put any type paint or coating on the main gear of my 601 XLB <br />
And I have over 300 hrs and the plane is hangared it still looks as good as the day I put it on <br />
Cheers<br />
Allan
Hi John<br />
I have not put any type paint or coating on the main gear of my 601 XLB <br />
And I have over 300 hrs and the plane is hangared it still looks as good as the day I put it on <br />
Cheers<br />
Allan More info: I did a little "Go…tag:zenith.aero,2011-06-18:2606393:Comment:1314852011-06-18T12:42:57.311ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>More info: I did a little "Googling" last p.m. From what I gather, <em>some</em> clear coat finishes may yellow with time and UV. Supposedly one of the "best" coatings is Nyalic (mentioned on a Navion website) - used to be available from Eastwood, but supposedly only available from "professional applicatiors" now. I also found "ProtectaClear" - a self-leveling protectant that sounds great, but I haven't found any independent reviews ... looks promising.</p>
<p>John</p>
<p>More info: I did a little "Googling" last p.m. From what I gather, <em>some</em> clear coat finishes may yellow with time and UV. Supposedly one of the "best" coatings is Nyalic (mentioned on a Navion website) - used to be available from Eastwood, but supposedly only available from "professional applicatiors" now. I also found "ProtectaClear" - a self-leveling protectant that sounds great, but I haven't found any independent reviews ... looks promising.</p>
<p>John</p> Sorry ... mixing the terminol…tag:zenith.aero,2011-06-18:2606393:Comment:1313042011-06-18T03:20:37.085ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>Sorry ... mixing the terminology up! But 6061-T6 <em>is</em> AMS 4027, isn't it? ("AMS 4027" is printed on the gear leg). AMS 4027 is the ?alloy? and 6061-T6 is the ?specification?. (maybe it's the other way around ... beats me!) Sooo, back to my question ... does the (6061-T6) main gear need any sort of coating or protection?</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>John</p>
<p>Sorry ... mixing the terminology up! But 6061-T6 <em>is</em> AMS 4027, isn't it? ("AMS 4027" is printed on the gear leg). AMS 4027 is the ?alloy? and 6061-T6 is the ?specification?. (maybe it's the other way around ... beats me!) Sooo, back to my question ... does the (6061-T6) main gear need any sort of coating or protection?</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>John</p> John,
You might want to look…tag:zenith.aero,2011-06-18:2606393:Comment:1313822011-06-18T03:02:49.909ZRobert Pellandhttps://zenith.aero/profile/RobertPelland
<p>John,</p>
<p>You might want to look a little closer at your 750 plans, because the aluminum that is called for in the main landing gear, is 6061-T6, and not 4027.</p>
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<p>Robert</p>
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<p>John,</p>
<p>You might want to look a little closer at your 750 plans, because the aluminum that is called for in the main landing gear, is 6061-T6, and not 4027.</p>
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<p>Robert</p>
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