SECTION 45: CABIN DOORS & TRANSPARENCIES: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 14:03, 12 March 2024

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A group of builders are working on a hinge cover, see OnShape CAD project, check fit using this 1:1 print pdf file

Silpruf Method
Silpruf @ Amazon
5-part instructional video
See also this Glastar article.
This method requires drilling holes along the edges of the windows. If your inside is in a finished state, this will cause patching / touch-ups after the window installation.
The video recommends 6 inch sanding discs which aren't readily available. 4 1/2” flap sander disks from Harbor Freight work as well.
Sikaflex instructions
A good read on window attachment is this VAF thread
June 2023 FB thread
Be diligent with the window attachment, this VAF thread talks about a window which popped out during flight: this happens
Feb 2024 FB thread

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 == General ==
 * Door fit: See this [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=191460 VAF Thread]
+* Epoxy to use: See this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/7171726742948363 FB Thread 3/2024]
 == 45-06 ==
 * A group of builders are working on a hinge cover, see [https://cad.onshape.com/documents/84d0ba8a64dbd86d8aee8ad1/w/ed92d4e493cd33946f3013d2/e/1d170d74353b23aebd0a0215 OnShape CAD project], check fit using this 1:1 print [[Media:hinge_cover_v2.pdf | pdf file]]