David Flew wrote:

Aluminum dust is added to aircraft dope to make what we call "silver"
coats. The aluminum dust provides UV protection for the fabric
underneath..

I've done some fiberglass parts that way too.
It works fine.

Richard

I guess the pockets comment means it's expensive ....
David


Probably not outrageously,
but more so that a coat of paint.

Thing is, when the paint ages and deteriorates,
so does the UV protection...

Richard