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I had toyed with the idea of using the Flight Gloss system and when dug into
it I found a group of people in western Ontario (Canada) who had tried it
and did not have anything good to say about it.  Specifically any thing
would bleed through it, marker pens were mentioned.  It was a pig to apply
as it was so thin it ran too easily.  It would not stand up to rain, it just
peeled off!  It dried very slowly.  Most disturbing was the allegation that
the supplier was offering to pay the cost of repainting if you pushed hard
enough.

There are two types of paint made by this company.  One is water based and
the other is a two part mix.  I believe significant work is required to buff
the water based product to a good finish.  However it is totally benign and
requires no special enviromental or personal protection.  The other type has
to be treated as very hazardous and requires outside air for the operator.

I have not been able to find anyone who has used the product and who is
willing to give an objective report.  I have not called the company as I had
more or less decided to use a commercial paint for finishing.  I do however
intend to use the primer/UV inhibitor made by them as it is compatible with
all paints and can be rolled on.  This will leave me with only the finishing
coat(s) to be sprayed by a professional.

I would be reallly interested to hear from anyone with firsthand experience.

Ian Crowe

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