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I wouldn’t consider using anything but Oratex.
I’ve had several aircraft over the years that were covered in ceconite. Repairs are a pain in the proverbial in my opinion. I hate painting, I always end up in a mess with annoying blemishes here and there.
Oratex is so easy for repairs, I haven’t had any issues with it letting go yet. I think prep is key with an Isopropyl Alcohol wipe of the joins and then following the procedure has worked for me.
I live in a temperate climate where it never really exceeds 100F or about 37C.
I prefer the backed product that isn’t translucent, I think all their colours are available in that now in Oratex 6000.
Not painting, it’s light weight, and simplicity of repairs have been great for me, however if you want the gloss finish you will have to paint it which kind of defeats the purpose of using it.
Like everything it comes down to horses for courses, but like I say for me, I’d use it again tomorrow.
I’ve had several aircraft over the years that were covered in ceconite. Repairs are a pain in the proverbial in my opinion. I hate painting, I always end up in a mess with annoying blemishes here and there.
Oratex is so easy for repairs, I haven’t had any issues with it letting go yet. I think prep is key with an Isopropyl Alcohol wipe of the joins and then following the procedure has worked for me.
I live in a temperate climate where it never really exceeds 100F or about 37C.
I prefer the backed product that isn’t translucent, I think all their colours are available in that now in Oratex 6000.
Not painting, it’s light weight, and simplicity of repairs have been great for me, however if you want the gloss finish you will have to paint it which kind of defeats the purpose of using it.
Like everything it comes down to horses for courses, but like I say for me, I’d use it again tomorrow.
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