Not a builder, and zero fiberglass experience, thus the questions.
I have installed an Archer nav antenna in my RV-7 wingtip, and from reading several threads on here, I see that glassing in the floppy part of the antenna seems to be the preferred method to keep it from flopping around.
I initially tried using 3M automotive molding tape, but it did not adhere to the rough fiberglass surface. Now I'm ready to bite the bullet & try my hand at the glass approach.
What should I do to prepare the unfinished fiberglass surface inside the wingtip to ensure that the epoxy will adhere to it?
In this application, can I get by with a single ply of 2" fiberglass cloth tape, or do I need to layup 2 or 3 plys?
Any other tips?
Thanks!
I have installed an Archer nav antenna in my RV-7 wingtip, and from reading several threads on here, I see that glassing in the floppy part of the antenna seems to be the preferred method to keep it from flopping around.
I initially tried using 3M automotive molding tape, but it did not adhere to the rough fiberglass surface. Now I'm ready to bite the bullet & try my hand at the glass approach.
What should I do to prepare the unfinished fiberglass surface inside the wingtip to ensure that the epoxy will adhere to it?
In this application, can I get by with a single ply of 2" fiberglass cloth tape, or do I need to layup 2 or 3 plys?
Any other tips?
Thanks!