Waxing the skin

[Old Koreelah]

I have a mobs of Canouba wax left over from fibreglassing jobs 30 years ago. Is there any reason I can't use it to wax the skin of my plywood and fabric plane to protect the paintwork and repel moisture? I hear that silicon-based protective layers cause problems if you need to make a repair, so is Canouba suitable?

 

Lyle

 

 

[turboplanner]

I think old Icarus had some problems with that.

 

I haven't had any personal experience with it on fabric, but in the hot sun it tends to melt and allow dust and sand to adhere, giving a grubby appearance.

 

 

[Guest Maj Millard]

I used it for years on wood props. Seals them real good and certainly stopped the bugs from sticking. Worth a try on fabric. Your just puuting it on the paint really not the fabric, and should be easy to remove with a suitable remover if repair is required. Really it is the best wax and generally a well applied coat lasts around a year on most cars.....................

 

 

[Yenn]

Iv'e used carnuba based car polish on a fabric covered aircraft with no problems. The silicone based polishes have to be completely removed from any surface before repairs can be re finished.

 

 

[Guest drizzt1978]

Ive put wax on my skin a few times.......whoops wrong thread......