[Rhodes22-list] Sealant Question

[Robert Skinner]

Brad Haslett wrote:
> I'm trying to figure out the difference between Permatex RTV Blue and
> Ultra-Blue.  Ultra-Blue is advertised as 3 times as resistant to 'fluids'
> and at about a buck-fifty more, why would anyone fool with just Blue? The
> fellow I corresponded with used gasoline as a cleaner.  My brother suggested
> ether (starting fluid) since it evaporates quickly and in his opinion does a
> better job.

IMHO gasoline may well be a bad idea as a cleaner/surface 
prep.  Some additives remain after evaporation, and may 
limit adhesive tack.  I prefer Acetone.

> Ed,
> 
> It would have to be FAA approved baling wire and would probably cost around
> $29 a foot.  The legal profession has made certified aircraft incredibly
> expensive.  Just last week the vendor for about all the carburetors used on
> light aircraft announced they are shutting down new production and selling
> off their remaining stock.  Their insurance premiums are costing more than
> their sales.

Lawyers remind me of cows.  When they come to the stream to 
drink, they break down the banks, pee and crap in it, stir 
up mud -- and every critter downstream has to live with it.

/Robert