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williamtsullivan(at)att.n
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 Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 12:43 pm Post subject: Gap seal |
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For the time being, I decided to make a flexible vinyl gap seal. I ran into an unexpected problem. The adhesive on 3M brand velcro gets soft, and slips in the hot sun. Anyone else have this problem, and what did you do to stop it? Polytac? Contact cement? Sew it to the vinyl? It won't stay tight, and sags in the sun.
If there isn't a way to secure it, I will go with aluminum or Lexan.
Bill Sullivan
Windsor Locks, Ct.
FS 447
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jhankin(at)planters.net
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| Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 1:24 pm Post subject: Gap seal |
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I need to replace my Firefly wing gap seal, talked to Travis and they have them available. They are white in color, mine is black.
They are made out of sail cloth, does anyone know if this can be painted?
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Jimmy Hankinson
Rocky Ford, Ga.
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N6007L, Firefly
JYL Sylvania, Ga.
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Vic Peters
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| Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 4:47 pm Post subject: Gap seal |
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Bill
Velcro brand makes a high temp product. One is called Dashboard 175 Degree.
Google it.
Vic in Me.
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Dana
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| Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:36 pm Post subject: Gap seal |
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At 04:43 PM 8/9/2010, william sullivan wrote:
| Quote: | | For the time being, I decided to make a flexible vinyl gap seal. I ran into an unexpected problem. The adhesive on 3M brand velcro gets soft, and slips in the hot sun. Anyone else have this problem, and what did you do to stop it? Polytac? Contact cement? Sew it to the vinyl? It won't stay tight, and sags in the sun. |
I'm using velcro with an adhesive that's (according to McMaster, where I got it from) specifically made for vinyl. Seems appropriate for both the vinyl gap seal as well as for the Stits on the wing (which is also a vinyl coating). Haven't had any problems in the sun.
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rickofudall
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| Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 7:19 pm Post subject: Gap seal |
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Yes, it can be painted, how well it comes out is debateable. Sail cloth has stabilizers and coatings to reduce porosity. It also lacks any kind of UV protection and typically lasts about 600 hours before it is unsafe.
Rick Girard
On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 4:24 PM, Jmmy Hankinson <jhankin(at)planters.net (jhankin(at)planters.net)> wrote:
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I need to replace my Firefly wing gap seal, talked to Travis and they have them available. They are white in color, mine is black.
They are made out of sail cloth, does anyone know if this can be painted?
Do not archive
Jimmy Hankinson
Rocky Ford, Ga.
912 863 7384
N6007L, Firefly
JYL Sylvania, Ga.
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Chris_A
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| Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:24 am Post subject: Re: Gap seal |
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I came across coloring the gap seal in the kolb build manual. They suggest Rit dye and even give the formula to make maroon.
Chris
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