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N14ND
11-28-2020, 10:37 AM
Those of you who put the stainless steel or aluminum lower door frame scuff cap on, what adhesive did you use? The structural adhesive or ?? I have been thinking about using Proseal or 3M 5200 as they are more flexible. I bent up some ss caps and have them in place, but not adhered yet.
Thanks.

desertdave
11-28-2020, 12:14 PM
I used 3 pop rivets per side. If you ever need to remove them you are out of luck if you glued them.

N14ND
11-28-2020, 03:10 PM
Hmm. Not big fan of drilling holes in steel fuselage tubing, but it would hold it in place.

efwd
11-28-2020, 06:45 PM
I used a small amount of silicone caulk. Its attached and when I recover the airframe it will rip right off.

jiott
11-28-2020, 10:04 PM
I used a small amount of Hysol. I think if I ever need to replace them they will pull off, but will probably need new sill protectors.

jrevens
11-28-2020, 10:14 PM
I used silicone sealant also.

PapuaPilot
11-29-2020, 08:44 AM
I bent my own door sill angles out of aluminum and used silicon.