Hi all,
I’m just about to permanently attach the new windscreen to the RV-8. Once this is complete I will need to layup the perimeter trim and bow. I’m not too worried about doing the base of the windshield, but I have spent a great deal of time getting the canopy/windscreen joint tight and level (minimal discontinuity). I want the trim to be thin and tight here so that I don’t trip the airflow over the top of the canopy, so I’m thinking that I can get away with 2 plies of 8 oz carbon. Since I have to trim the edges that touch the windshield, it looks like I’m going to have to lay this whole trim piece as a splash and then remove and trim.
So my questions: Will there be a problem getting the finished bow to adhere to the plexi without mechanical attachment? I’m using West Systems for the layup – can I simply rough up the mating surface and use the same resin? Is there any way I can do a “wet” layup and still finish the edges that contact the plex?
Thanks for the advice
I’m just about to permanently attach the new windscreen to the RV-8. Once this is complete I will need to layup the perimeter trim and bow. I’m not too worried about doing the base of the windshield, but I have spent a great deal of time getting the canopy/windscreen joint tight and level (minimal discontinuity). I want the trim to be thin and tight here so that I don’t trip the airflow over the top of the canopy, so I’m thinking that I can get away with 2 plies of 8 oz carbon. Since I have to trim the edges that touch the windshield, it looks like I’m going to have to lay this whole trim piece as a splash and then remove and trim.
So my questions: Will there be a problem getting the finished bow to adhere to the plexi without mechanical attachment? I’m using West Systems for the layup – can I simply rough up the mating surface and use the same resin? Is there any way I can do a “wet” layup and still finish the edges that contact the plex?
Thanks for the advice