Covering with Oratex

[Allen B]

Another question I have is ‘has anyone compared the actual weight of Oratex to Stewart Systems?’ I’ve read the estimates of 15-40 pounds weight savings (for a super cub) with traditional fabrics. There’s a lot less fabric obviously than a Super Cub so what that savings is on a BH I’m not sure. Stewart’s claims there system is 30-40% lighter than traditional fabric systems. If that’s true it would really bridge the gap between the potential weight savings. I have no interest in traditional systems. It’s either Oratex or SS.

[kuss]

A question for those who covered with Oratex: did you also use their paint "Oracolor" for the wings and other non-fabric parts? Wondering if that's the best color match to their fabric or...?

[U2fletch]

We are not. The Oratex guys said that the paint ships as hazmat, so gets expensive. Going to the Commercial Sherwin-Williams, or PPG with some color pieces and having them match it works pretty well.