Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Gents, I have been contacted by a fellow aeromodeller in the good old U S of A asking if I know of an alternative product to Solarfilms' Clearcote. He has asked if Deluxe Materials "Cover Grip" is the same. Personally I think it is more like Solarfilms BalsaLoc ie a water based emulsion than the resin based & fuel proof Clearcoat.... A quick internet surf hasn't thrown up anything like Clearcoat other than possibly Oracovers' "Iron on Adhesive" with appears similar to Clearcoat.....I'm at a bit of a loss to know what to suggest other than buying Clearcote from the UK (assuming they would be willing & able to ship it to the US). So I'm turning to the might of the forum in the hope that someone can point our friend in the right direction. I have sent him a link to this thread so hopefully he can pop by & benefit from your collective wisdom..... Thanks in anticipation.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme jones Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Steve - the USA equivalent is Balsarite, made I believe by the same people as Coverite. See www.coverite.com Graeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Christy Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Steve, I think Graeme is right about Balsarite, but I also think it was withdrawn from sale in many states as there were fears that some of the ingredients were carcinogenic. I believe that although it may be available again in some states, it is a "watered down" version. They are a bit touchy about these things across the pond, but personally, as long as its used in a well-ventilated area (as recommended!), I don't see a problem.... -- Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 Thanks Chaps that looks like exactly the right stuff...... Available from Tower Hobbies too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Posted by Peter Christy on 26/02/2017 15:33:03: Steve, I think Graeme is right about Balsarite, but I also think it was withdrawn from sale in many states as there were fears that some of the ingredients were carcinogenic. I believe that although it may be available again in some states, it is a "watered down" version. They are a bit touchy about these things across the pond, but personally, as long as its used in a well-ventilated area (as recommended!), I don't see a problem.... -- Pete But having a small arsenal of weapons under the stairs is fine....aren't our cousins a funny lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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