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    Gorilla Tape has worked well for me. I used it for my elevator gap seals more than 3 years ago and I just recently replaced part of it mainly because it had yellowed. It's super strong, sticks good and the price is right. The roll I have would probably do 20 airplanes. Years ago a friend came up with the idea of using book binder tape.. It's clear and strong and will last a couple of years. My buddy's Carbon Cub uses a rubber strip that presses into the gap. That would be the ideal solution if something like that was available for the Kitfox. I've seen them available through some of the aviation parts suppliers and of course the prices are outrageous.

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    flight tested tonight and could feel a difference

    What was the difference you had with the gap seal

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    I'm betting that when these tapes are applied over poly-tone, then removed, the paint comes with it? Anyone had that happen?
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    Nope! I pulled the old tape off with no problems, cleaned off the old adhesive with mineral spirits and put the new tape on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flybyjim View Post
    flight tested tonight and could feel a difference

    What was the difference you had with the gap seal
    Could you provide pictures of how you applied it?

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    I can show you mine Ralph.

    Basically you put the sticky side of two pieces together with 7/8 ' to 1" overlapped and install the remaining sticky portions to top horizontal stab TE and and bottom elevator LE. It's a little challenging to get them on without sticking to the wrong thing, but it can be done if you are careful.

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    Ha anyone tried the gap seal cub crafters sells?

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    Jim and I tried it for a few years. CubCrafters foam gap seals is rolled when it's made so it has a tendency to curl out of the gap. When the foam seal is in it works. The tape solution works better. I've done both.

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    For other than tape options ,do a gap seal search on this forum , this was discussed back in 2013. I used home depot pipe insulation foam in the gap and it has worked well for 5 years now . there are tutorial pictures on that old thread Bruce N199CL

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    Phil
    What kind of tape did you use that is ok on the paint?]

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