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tnowak
08-21-2013, 04:02 PM
I have a set of new Vagabond sealed struts from Univair which I need to spray and get fitted. As paint is expensive I want to make sure I get enough, but not too much.
Will a quart kit (plus catalyst and thinner) of Randolph EP-420W epoxy primer and a quart of Randolph enamel (plus thinners) be adequate for my struts?

Thanks

TonyN

richas
08-21-2013, 04:59 PM
from their website:

One thinned gallon covers approximately 225 square feet with one coat.

Seems like mooooore than enough.

Rich

LightFlight
08-21-2013, 10:49 PM
from their website:

One thinned gallon covers approximately 225 square feet with one coat.

Seems like mooooore than enough.

Rich

I think Tony is buying a quart though, so approx 56 square feet?

4 struts, each is about 8" around (as I measured recently for my door catches). How long are the struts? Hold on I'll check...

LightFlight
08-21-2013, 10:55 PM
83.375" and 87.625" long per side, so roughly 19 square feet of coverage is required but please double check my calculations.

Yes Tony, a quart should be more than enough!

Do you have the part numbers for the new sealed struts? I may pick up a set. Cheers,

Joel

Pacerfgoe
08-21-2013, 11:37 PM
I just sprayed my struts, and several other fairings and had about a 1/3 quart left....thats going to be lots!

tnowak
08-22-2013, 03:10 AM
Thanks for the info.
Vagabond strut Univair part numbers:
U85556-002 LIFT STRUT, FRONT PA15/17
U85557-002 LIFT STRUT, REAR PA15/17

TonyN

flying bee
08-22-2013, 01:34 PM
I powder coated mine and it turned out cheaper and probably more durable. I'm sure a little heavier though.