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From: timothym@tekigm.UUCP (Timothy D Margeson)
Newsgroups: net.space
Subject: Re: Space Shuttle Heat Protection
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Date: Mon, 8-Jul-85 13:54:05 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jul  8 13:54:05 1985
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I seem to recall that a product called Scotchgard was sprayed over the tiles
after they were installed and dry. This prevented moisture from permeating
the ceramic (the moisture turned to steam upon reentry therebye cracking
the tiles and causeing them to blow off).

Tim Margeson (206)253-5240
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Tim Margeson (206)253-5240
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