U V Protected Microlights

Microlights

U V Protected Microlights

iwishihadwings 16/11/2008, 9:28 PM

I thought microlights are made from materials that are damaged by the sun's rays (UV).
As such I regularly apply 303 Aeroplane protectant to all coverings and seams / stitching.

I understand now there are materials that are UV proof, eg mylar and new coverings, uv protected threads which are used in the seams and material joins.

Does this mean modern microlights are now uv proof or just have a better resistence to UV damage ?

Re: U V Protected Microlights

PHF 21/11/2008, 8:14 PM
Everything degrades with time although Xlam, the newest type of covering, is probably going to out last anyone who has a current licence. I have a Q wing. do you find the 303 useful? has it reduced degradation?

Regards Phil F

Re: U V Protected Microlights

tom 21/11/2008, 8:48 PM
changing the subject slightly theres a microlight exhibition coming up at the n.e.c. if anyones interested.? 29th to the 30th i believe.

Re: U V Protected Microlights

iwishihadwings 11/12/2008, 1:39 AM

PHF wrote:
Everything degrades with time although Xlam, the newest type of covering, is probably going to out last anyone who has a current licence. I have a Q wing. do you find the 303 useful? has it reduced degradation? Regards Phil F

Hi Phil, yes I do find the 303 very good to use, Applied to the syndicate AX2000 after a good wash with hot water and its transformed it. Reason I got into 303 was I have seen washing up liquid used to wash wings with and I didn't think it was a good idea. Don't know if I've been sucked in by the advertising blurb, but if it protects from UV also it is good stuff.

Even though the AX has a heavy duty almost mylar feel about the fabric, it has transformed the material,
Anyone else any experience of 303 or similar Shell products.

Read about another US product sounds to be similar to 303,

Jon