When you cover your aeroplane with Poly-Fiber, we can supply everything you need. We stock all the tools and materials.

The Best Manual in the Business!

135 pages of step-by-step instruction, helpful photos, great nostalgic cartoons, extra words of wisdom, and a delightful sense of humour. And we've included our entire catalogue of products, everything from fabrics to stirring paddles. 

This new EAA Sportair two-hour comprehensive video presents every aspect of our Poly-Fiber fabric covering process in detail and in easy-to-understand language. From preparing the aeroplane for covering to spraying on the colours, you are guided step by step through the entire process by a professional EAA Sportair fabric instructor. Covers: preparing surfaces, attaching the fabric, tightening the fabric, applying the first coat of Poly-Brush, tying rib-lacing knots, applying finishing tapes, spraying Poly-Spray, applying colour coats.

Why should I use Poly-Fiber?

	Poly-Fiber is the only all-VINYL system on the market today. As it dries, it bonds extremely well to today's polyester fabrics and remains flexible.
	Poly-Fiber does not support combustion.
	Poly-Fiber is one of the lightest systems available. Only eight coats are used. There are lightweight options, too.
	Poly-Fiber is the most repairable of all systems available today, and the repairs are as strong as the original.
	Poly-Fiber can be rejuvenated after years of weathering.
	It has over 30 years of success as the Stits Poly-Fiber system. Many original jobs done 30 years ago are still going strong.
	Poly-Fiber is not particularly sensitive to heat, cold, or humidity during application or throughout its service life.
	Poly-Fiber offers choices in fabric weights and types of top coat paints. There are 50 top coat colours in Poly-Tone and Aero-Thane.
	Poly-Fiber has options for every aircraft from a simple ultralight to the most sophisticated warbird.

What will it cost to cover my airplane?

	Cub-size airplanes usually run about £1750 to £2200.
	A Tiger Moth will run about £2500..
	An ultralight may cost as little as £450 to £1000.

Is Poly-Fiber more expensive than other systems?

No, they all cost about the same! Although dope costs less per can than Poly-Fiber, you use twice as much dope as Poly-Fiber. Price them out for yourself. You'll find they pretty much even out.

How many steps are there?

There are just six basic steps:

That's eight coats. How much does that weigh?

Surprising little. A Cub will only gain about 40-45 pounds, not the usual 75. Smaller aircraft and ultralights average about 20 to 25 pounds. For extreme ultralights it's possible to skip some steps and get down to 12 to 15 pounds, but this covering won't have all the capabilities of the full eight-coat system.

Can I use automotive paint over a Poly-Fiber base?

We really strongly discourage that idea. Over the years, automotive paints, even the ones with flex agents, crack when used over fabric. We sell two paint systems: Poly-Tone, a repairable semi-gloss paint that can be buffed to a nice satin sheen; and Aero-Thane, a high-gloss "wet-look" polyurethane. Both are specially formulated to flex with the fabric and resist cracking for years. Your automotive paint may look great when you first put it on, but you'll hate yourself a few years later when it starts falling off.