Uniflex 255 Question

[Grey Duck]

I am planing to build the "weekender" and am thinking of using Uniflex 255.

Will this coating handle getting rubbed by branches on forrest service roads?


Thanks

Robert

[Arne]

i would expect so.. the only place 60 grit sanding with an orbital sander gets down to bare wood in on corners.... so you might have to touch it up once a year or so, but i doubt a small branch will do much to it.

[Grey Duck]

i would expect so.. the only place 60 grit sanding with an orbital sander gets down to bare wood in on corners.... so you might have to touch it up once a year or so, but i doubt a small branch will do much to it.

Thats good because the Forest Service is not known for having wide roads.

Robert

[TomS]

I am planing to build the "weekender" and am thinking of using Uniflex 255.

Will this coating handle getting rubbed by branches on forrest service roads?

I used Uniflex on my tear. I don't think you'll have a problem with abrasion. It seems like pretty tough stuff.

I haven't towed mine anywhere yet. Already, it has become a real dirt magnet. Mine is white and it shows dirt and dust like you wouldn't believe. Once I finish mounting my doors, I'll try to wash it. I can't imagine what it would look like after towing over dirt roads. At the very least, you should consider a color other than white.

You might want to check with Arne. He also used Uniflex and has reported similar problems.

I have more information about my experience with uniflex on my web site at http://www.tomswenson.com/teardrop/skin/index.shtml

[Arne]

last time i put on 255, i dragged it, or 'tipped' it with a foam brush. the finish is much smoother than just rolling it. I'm not sure if it will stay cleaner or not, but if i still have a dirt problem, i plan on using scrubbing bubbles, a bathroom cleaner on it, and waxing it... that should help a lot.

[Grey Duck]

I am planing to build the "weekender" and am thinking of using Uniflex 255.

Will this coating handle getting rubbed by branches on forrest service roads?

I used Uniflex on my tear. I don't think you'll have a problem with abrasion. It seems like pretty tough stuff.

I haven't towed mine anywhere yet. Already, it has become a real dirt magnet. Mine is white and it shows dirt and dust like you wouldn't believe. Once I finish mounting my doors, I'll try to wash it. I can't imagine what it would look like after towing over dirt roads. At the very least, you should consider a color other than white.

You might want to check with Arne. He also used Uniflex and has reported similar problems.

I have more information about my experience with uniflex on my web site at http://www.tomswenson.com/teardrop/skin/index.shtml

I was thinking of the grey color that was on the Rot doc website.

I don't care if it got dirty just let the rain wash it off.

I looked at your write up on the application process and it looked simpler
than using aluminum.


Robert