Measuring Latex Viscosity

[mmorrison123]

Latex is thick, sticky stuff that should really be thinned before spraying (or brushing for that matter). I just updated my website with some info on an easy way to measure viscosity to help get predictable results when painting. I hope you enjoy it.

http://wienerdogaero.com/LatexViscosity.php

Malcolm Morrison

[mmorrison123]

For anyone interested in latex, I just put a very short video on Youtube, that shows the top wing of the Micro Mong biplane that I'm currently working on. The video shows the difference between polishing and not polishing. Both look great. It just depends in the type of finish that you're looking for. I'm a sucker for smooth and shiny.



Malcolm Morrison
wienerdogaero.com

[mmorrison123]

I've added a new Micro Mong page and 2 new videos the the wienerdogaero.com website that show the sanding and polishing process. Each is about 12 minutes long and show the finishing of one panel on the Micro Mong wing. They're not terribly exciting, but they will give you an accurate view of what's involved. The process is simple and doesn't require much for specialized tools, but it does take a little time. I would guess about 6-8 hours total to get both sides of the wing done, but you only do it once. The high gloss might not be what we want on everything, but you still might find it interesting.

Malcolm Morrison
wienerdogareo.com

Sanding video

Polishing video

[ParQld]

Hi Malcolm,

In your blog you mention that Latex paint now days does not contain any latex. I went into our local big box hardware store to enquire about latex paint and they basically look at me as sideways and said latex is no loner used and and has been superseded by acrylic paint. Dulux has a brand here in Australia called weather sheild and Wattle paints have brand called soloarguard. They are both exterior acrylic house paints with very High UV resilience. I am wondering if these are the same type of thing you are talking about and could also be used on a homebuilt using your technique.

your videos are  great and very informative

any thoughts appreciated 

regards Paul

[Sam Buchanan]

Paul, what you are seeking are the water-based exterior paints, regardless of what they are called.

[ParQld]

Thanks Sam, sounds like i am on it .

cheers Paul

[MrG]

Paul i did the paint run last week here with Simon - our local plane painter, Bunnings suk and did not really find what i was after 
then went to Masters and SolarGuard is what we need Sam is correct - they will color it whatever you want. 
We did some tests here and seams to be the goods