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Door Wars

Janekom

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Door wars. I have recently acquired an RV10 that needs a bit of TLC. The first biggie was the doors. I wanted it lockable and I also wanted a much better safety latch. So off came the doors and the rework started. I pulled off the vinyl that was glued on first. Then cleaned off the glue and started working. The original builder has filled in all the screw heads with a filler and has painted over it. Not a good idea seeing that one might have to remove the mechanism at some stage. He did the same with the hinges. I then took a new approach with the hinges. It is one area that is so difficult to get neat and weather tight. I am posting a few pictures. I have not seen anyone doing this way. Usually the meticulous builders will make a cover some sorts. Note on the last picture - it has been taken before I replaced the rubber
 

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Hats off to you for going to that trouble with a refurbishment Jan.
It’s hard enough from scratch.
I did something similar. I filled the door hinge pockets with super dry micro and embedded nutplates riveted to an alu plate.
Worked out fine. Have had the doors of plenty.
Looks neat and provides a nice seal too.

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Thanks to both of you for posting.

Richard, for a newbie RV-10 builder, can you elaborate a bit on what you did?
I'll be tackling the doors on a new install soon.

Rocky
 
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