no-stick materials.

[MyVmc]

#15608

Hello, everyone. I have a small opening that I’d like to plug while I apply the fabric, and am anxious to make sure the plug doesn’t get glued in place. When faced with the same problem while working with fibreglass, you would coat the plug with a generous amount of wax before putting it in. Is there an equivalent with Stewart’s Systems? And is there a material ( perhaps Acrylics) that’s ideal for making masks or plugs that Ekobond won’t adhere to?

[Andy Humphrey]

#15610

I’m trying to imagine the situation, perhaps you could provide more details.  Normally with fabric covering we would simply cover a hole, put a reinforcing patch over it, take it through paint, then cut out the hole.   Can you elaborate, perhaps post a picture?

 

Andy

[MyVmc]

#15613

Hi, Andy.
It’s a fibreglass wingtip that fits snugly with the rib, but will not fit over the trailing edge sheet. The plan is to have the trailing edge sheet go outside the trailing edge of the wingtip instead of inside.

[MyVmc]

#15615

Photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/bHzoEFTNRQyzwWxp6

[MyVmc]

#15635

I made do by sticking a couple of oversized washers inside the opening. It isn’t glue-proof, but it should be okay..

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