Acro Wot Foam E

[Stuart Z]

Hi

I'm looking to but a foam - Acrowot - I'd like to cover it with something other than the standard stickers. (there are so many the same) what covering works best?

Thanks for any help.

[Richard Wood]

Hi Stuart,
Solartrim works well on any smooth surface.
Larger areas are usually best applied wet - like a waterslide transfer.

[Richard Wood]

BTW Solartrim can also be encouraged to go around compound curves - wingtips etc.
with a covering iron & a bit of gentle stretching, but be careful with the iron's heat setting
on foam.

[Stuart Z]

Thanks, I'll give it a try when I get the beastie!

[MattyB]

Go to a local signwriters and ask them if they have any scraps of vinyl - they are often prepared to give them away for free. It is heavier than Solartrim or Protrim but even more durable, and the Acrowot Foam-e is too light for it's own good anyway IMO so a bit of additional heft is not something to worry about

[Stuart Z]

Hi again,

If I use Solartrim, will Solarlac paint be OK on the cowling ?

Stuart

[Richard Wood]

Hi Stuart,
Good question - Solarlac is superb paint but I'd take care using it on foam as the solvent
could attack & melt it. If you already have some Solarlac try it on a bit of scrap foam.

[Stuart Z]

Thanks, I'll see if I can get a message to Solarfilm, I don't have the plane or the Solarlac to try yet.

Edited By Stuart Z on 26/07/2016 17:07:08

[MaxG]

I use the sticky tape as used for a Zagi or similar.