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Poly-Tone 170 Bahama Blue Quart

$37.00/Quart
Part# 170-PQ
MFR Model# 3-1703

Overview

A durable semi-gloss, 1-part, air drying flexible paint available in over 50 popular aircraft colors. Recommended as the standard finish for the Poly-Fiber cover process. Also may be used over suitably primed metal components of fabric covered aircraft. Fabric damage is more easily repaired when Poly-Tone finish is used. All pigments are non-bleeding or fading. Will not oxidize with age. Poly-Tone is always thinned 4 to 1with Poly Fiber Reducer (65-75 or 8500).
Note: All mixed paints are special order and are non-returnable.
   
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Perfect as usual

Bob D Verified Purchase

Poly-Tone 170 Bahama Blue Quart

June 29, 2022

color was just what I expected and it turned out great! Easy to apply and dries in a short time. Sprayed in 75 degree weather and the shine is good.

Matt F Verified Purchase

Poly-Tone 170 Bahama Blue Quart

May 4, 2022

Excellent Service!!!

Steve W
May 14, 2021

fast service paint matches can to can

John
November 16, 2020

can to can prefect match every time

John
October 6, 2020

great paint i have been using for years

John
September 16, 2020

Using polyfiber system on 1/4 scale Piper pa11 made from WagAero plans so easy to use from cloth to final coat

Joseph P
August 11, 2020

After nearly 4 years the color is an absolute perfect match.

Lucius W
July 12, 2020

As always, a perfect match in color and quality.

Lucius W
July 12, 2020

We have been using most every system available over the years, but keep returning to the Polyfibre line for its ease of application and longevity in the field. Highly recommend Polyfibre Products to anyone from the novice home builder to the professional.

Aerial E
July 3, 2020

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: Regarding Poly-Tone paint: If a custom color is desired, can it be mixed to match a color sample?

We can only provide Poly-Tone paint colors that are on the Poly-Fiber color chart. If you wish you need a custom color matched from a sample, you will need to go directly through Poly-Fiber. There website can be found at:

http://www.polyfiber.com/

Q: Is this Poly-Tone considered aerothane?

No. Poly-Tone is a vinyl based paint while aerothane is a polyurethane based paint. An example part number for Poly-Fiber aerothane paint would be 105-AQ-K.

Q: Will Poly-Tone adhere properly to etching primers such as zinc chromate and zinc phosphate?

No, Poly-Tone is designed to be used over Poly-Spray, which is a vinyl base material. Etching primers are used on metals, which a polyurethane top coat, like Aerothane is used.

Q: Is there a clear coat that can be applied to the Polytone paints?

Clear Poly-Tone is not available.

Q: Can Poly-Tone be used on Fibre Glass?

Poly Tone is a vinyl base paint designed to be used with other Poly Fiber fabric covering materials. It we not designed to be used on fiberglass parts. The two-part Aerothane or Mark II products are used for metal and fiberglass parts.

Q: What is the drying time for poly-tone?

Dust free in 20 minutes. Allow 12 hours drying before using masking tape.All drying times are given at 70 degrees F and 50% humidity.

Q: Can poly tone be sprayed over a ceconite surface prepped with 3 coats nitrate dope?

No, Poly Tone and Nitrate Dope are not compatible materials.

Q: Can poly fiber poly tone finish 105 insignia white be brush applied?

Poly Fiber only recommends spray application.

Q: What epoxy primer does polyfiber recomend for fusalage prior to fabric covering?

Stits epoxy-varnish EV-400 for wood
Stits epoxy primer(green/white) EP-420/430

Q: Can poly tone be applied directly over poly fiber epoxy primer EP-420?

Yes that is correct.

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