Changing Color Of A Car Worth It...?
02-07-2005, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Feb 7 2005, 11:45 AM
water displacement 40 was originally used to displace the water from the surface of army missles, it was the 40th formula they tried. its also like tobasco sauce, the only thing the company makes.
BUT!: WD-40 DOES not prevent corrosion as well as BOESHIELD
02-07-2005, 11:02 AM
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Corrosion is a very important factor in prolonging the service life of airplanes. A significant advance in corrosion-inhibiting compounds has been made by the Boeing Company and is now being manufactured and sold, under license by PMS Products Inc.
Developed by Boeing's Material Technology Laboratories, Boeshield T-9® is effective because of it's excellent water displacement, penetration and protective film development. The resulting coating will outlast competitive treatments and exhibits excellent results in salt spray exposure, "EXCO" immersion, and di-electric current tests. Boeshield T-9® also meets all flammability requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation 25-32 after the solvents have evaporated, and is effective from -40 degrees to 250 degrees F.
Boeshield T-9® has a mineral spirit base and can easily be sprayed with a variety of equipment. All that is necessary is enough pressure and nozzle size to form a mist. Simply wet the surface and the desired coating will form after 5 to 7 days of drying. Excessive spraying will only increase puddling and extend drying time.
As for equipment, many owners have successfully applied Boeshield T-9® using a garden sprayer which usually comes with a 12" to 18" wand, adjustable nozzle, and is hand-pump pressurized. With a little experimentation, the proper combination of aperture and pressure for maximum atomization can easily be determined. The product is then applied during the annual when inspection covers are removed.
For commercial application, a more sophisticated spraying system can be used, and many FBO's have such equipment. Their main advantage is the ability to move liquid through longer wands and achieve better coverage of hidden surfaces, particularly inside wings when working from the tips. Since most of the treatments currently used have similar viscosities, the delivery system need not change. All that is required is to wet all interior surfaces. Access to key corrosion producing areas is more important than the application method.
As for the quantity required, one gallon of liquid is more than enough to completely coat the interior wings, fuselage, tail, and control surfaces of a typical single engine aircraft.
Once on the surface, Boeshield T-9® has excellent penetrating and moisture displacing properties. Using capillary action it will cut through and stop existing corrosion, find its way into lap joints, seams, and around rivets, and eventually weep out the exterior. However, this activity stops after a limited time (usually 5 to 7 days, depending on temperature and humidity) at which point a waxy film develops in all areas. In this way, the coating will stay put for much longer than the all liquid treatments, eliminating the continual weepage and cosmetic problems associated with them.
When reapplication is necessary (usually 3-5 years depending on service and exposure) the existing coating will be re-liquefied and resume its penetration and weepage, again only for a limited period.
Boeshield T-9® also is non-conductive and will not cause short circuits in electrical systems. However, care must be taken to keep away from areas where point contact is required, such as keypads on electronics.
As mentioned previously, Boeshield T-9® has a mineral spirit base and contains no harsh solvents such as MEK or Trichlor Ethylene. Therefore, it is safe to use around most paints, plastics, rubber, vinyls, wiring, and many glues. It is very effective for rust proofing steel tubing on fabric covered aircraft, but should be tested on the exterior skin prior to application to insure no degradation of the material or lap joints takes place.
Boeshield T-9® is available in 1 and 5 gallon pails, and both 4 and 12 ounce aerosol spray cans. For further information and pricing concerning your particular application, please give us a call.
Developed by Boeing's Material Technology Laboratories, Boeshield T-9® is effective because of it's excellent water displacement, penetration and protective film development. The resulting coating will outlast competitive treatments and exhibits excellent results in salt spray exposure, "EXCO" immersion, and di-electric current tests. Boeshield T-9® also meets all flammability requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation 25-32 after the solvents have evaporated, and is effective from -40 degrees to 250 degrees F.
Boeshield T-9® has a mineral spirit base and can easily be sprayed with a variety of equipment. All that is necessary is enough pressure and nozzle size to form a mist. Simply wet the surface and the desired coating will form after 5 to 7 days of drying. Excessive spraying will only increase puddling and extend drying time.
As for equipment, many owners have successfully applied Boeshield T-9® using a garden sprayer which usually comes with a 12" to 18" wand, adjustable nozzle, and is hand-pump pressurized. With a little experimentation, the proper combination of aperture and pressure for maximum atomization can easily be determined. The product is then applied during the annual when inspection covers are removed.
For commercial application, a more sophisticated spraying system can be used, and many FBO's have such equipment. Their main advantage is the ability to move liquid through longer wands and achieve better coverage of hidden surfaces, particularly inside wings when working from the tips. Since most of the treatments currently used have similar viscosities, the delivery system need not change. All that is required is to wet all interior surfaces. Access to key corrosion producing areas is more important than the application method.
As for the quantity required, one gallon of liquid is more than enough to completely coat the interior wings, fuselage, tail, and control surfaces of a typical single engine aircraft.
Once on the surface, Boeshield T-9® has excellent penetrating and moisture displacing properties. Using capillary action it will cut through and stop existing corrosion, find its way into lap joints, seams, and around rivets, and eventually weep out the exterior. However, this activity stops after a limited time (usually 5 to 7 days, depending on temperature and humidity) at which point a waxy film develops in all areas. In this way, the coating will stay put for much longer than the all liquid treatments, eliminating the continual weepage and cosmetic problems associated with them.
When reapplication is necessary (usually 3-5 years depending on service and exposure) the existing coating will be re-liquefied and resume its penetration and weepage, again only for a limited period.
Boeshield T-9® also is non-conductive and will not cause short circuits in electrical systems. However, care must be taken to keep away from areas where point contact is required, such as keypads on electronics.
As mentioned previously, Boeshield T-9® has a mineral spirit base and contains no harsh solvents such as MEK or Trichlor Ethylene. Therefore, it is safe to use around most paints, plastics, rubber, vinyls, wiring, and many glues. It is very effective for rust proofing steel tubing on fabric covered aircraft, but should be tested on the exterior skin prior to application to insure no degradation of the material or lap joints takes place.
Boeshield T-9® is available in 1 and 5 gallon pails, and both 4 and 12 ounce aerosol spray cans. For further information and pricing concerning your particular application, please give us a call.
02-07-2005, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Feb 7 2005, 09:46 AM
02-07-2005, 11:04 AM
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The grass is always greener syndrome.
I like my Black car a lot then look at the Red ones with lust and the white RE cars also.
So I would say enjoy the car. If you have a good tight car learn to love the color. Plus you're car color is not very prevalent. There are tons of Black Yellow and Red cars around.
Also...
Black is the Biggest PITA to keep clean EVERYTHING shows up on it. It drives me mad sometimes.
I like my Black car a lot then look at the Red ones with lust and the white RE cars also.
So I would say enjoy the car. If you have a good tight car learn to love the color. Plus you're car color is not very prevalent. There are tons of Black Yellow and Red cars around.
Also...
Black is the Biggest PITA to keep clean EVERYTHING shows up on it. It drives me mad sometimes.
02-07-2005, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by FD3S DRIFT' date='Feb 7 2005, 09:46 AM
i agree black looks the best when its clean but 5 minutes after you clean it you wanna wash it again cause the bastard is dirty already.
apply some tire dressing quick! ahhhh my inner detailer is mad at you.
not a fd but still black paint is black paint
