A Texas Howdy Gents:
Now that the module is bonded in, it's time to reinforce the CS14 Brackets to
the outer fuselage sides.
Looking at a few photos on other builder sites I have noted that many have
scuff sanded the fuselage sides and completely remove the outer gelcoat layer.
< Note that a few have just scuff sanded the outer gelcoat layer, leaving it
intact>
My manual does not mention anything about completely removing the gelcoat.
I was wondering if the thought is that the gelcoat may release and cause
failure at the bond? Therefore it should be completely removed to have a
composite
to composite adhesion?
And if that is true would the same apply to the fire retardant phenolic
coating on the firewall at time of tunnel reinforcement? < The next step in this
chapter.>
Your thoughts on the subject please?
Thanks in advance!
Brian S
A276 Tri Gear. Texas
See my build photos at:
http://forum.okhuijsen.org/BrianS
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