This is the bad part about trying to do a build thread, and write instructions when you can't remember every single detail (I'm taking notes though!)

Post 333:

"Trim the scoop as shown. Wash with soap and water and alcohol thoroughly, and rough up the mounting flanges with 80 grit sandpaper. Clean again. "

Not sure why I didn't mention that in the beginning, I plead guilty to assumption. It's sort of standard practice so I didn't make a big issue out of it.

But to clarify on the composites:

Wash ALL parts in hot water and detergent of some kind. Rinse and repeat a few times to be thorough. After it dries rub it down with alcohol. Although I have used acetone before, I prefer a good automotive wax remover and degreaser. If in doubt, wash again and again.

Sand lightly and prime well. leave a thin layer of primer on the composite part before painting.

And just to make clear, right off of the label of the release agent we use (as well as wax): "Wash cast parts with hot water and detergent before attempting to apply surface finish. Several washings may be necessary depending on amount of release agent used".

Just so you'll all know what I'm reading too. I do it automatically and I could have SWORN I wrote that somewhere either here or in the instructions (which are getting revamped by the way).

My apologies.

-Mike