got my elevator tips mounted and ready to glass in. question is what mix do I use for the first smoothing out coat? I've read flox mix first, then glass and finish with micro. I've also read micro first, then glass and flox finish. Any help?
Robb -7a
I know this is true for structural parts, but I can't imagine any problem with doing this on non-structural parts. There will be times when a little filler between fiberglass layers makes the process go much easier. Also, fiberglass is often used over a filler layer just to hold the filler in place long term without any worry of cracking down the line. Just don't build your wings this way! : )I read that about micro between two glass layers was a no no.
The main reason I wanted the strength of flox wasnt for the joint itself, that has been hysoled and blind riveted together and is really a strong joint. after a little fill a layer of 1.45oz cloth tape should finish it nicely. the center of my counter weight skin has a slight depression in it right down the center of the rivets, I want to flatten (fill) this area out to match the edges. So I thought that the flox mix for the first or second pass would be stronger than micro. Then I can finish with micro. Right?
Robb -7a
There is really little use for flox in our aircraft using premolded components, unless you need to make a significant buildup or repair.
ok, everything is looking great after glass and filler. 2 questions. If I glass in the inboard side of the counter weight skins now, how do you balance the elevators after paint if you cant get to the lead? also which high build primer do I use?...I'm using jeffco epoxy if this helps. Honestly guy's, this fiberglass stuff aint that hard if you follow the direction givin here. One neat thing is you can screw up, sand it off and do it again ask me how I know. It's also cool to watch your pieces take shape with each stroke of the sanding block while becoming super slick and smooth.
Robb