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Installing a canopy
I COVERED MY NEW EXTRA 300 PLANE WITH ORANGE OROCOVER AND I GLUED ON THE PILOT. i CANNOT FIND A MATCHING CANOPY/TRIM TAPE. HAS ANYONE EVER USED IRON ON COVERING TO FINISH A CANOPY INSTALLATION? i THINK OROCOVER WOULD BE A BETTER CHOICE FOR DOING THIS DUE TO ITS LOW TEMP ACTIVATION, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME FELLOW FLYERS!
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Do not us an iron on the plastic canopy, it will instantly deform the plastic
If you can't find a good enough matching tape,, then use a contrasting trim color,, like black or silver |
[QUOTE= HAS ANYONE EVER USED IRON ON COVERING TO FINISH A CANOPY INSTALLATION? i THINK OROCOVER WOULD BE A BETTER CHOICE FOR DOING THIS DUE TO ITS LOW TEMP ACTIVATION, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME FELLOW FLYERS![/QUOTE]
I've been doing it for years. I first glue the canopy in place with canopy glue and then trim the edges with a strip of covering material about 3/8" wide. A trim iron is best for this but a regular sealing iron can be used too. I think this makes a very clean looking installation. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...e17cf2759b.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...f28ea143e6.jpg |
I just paint on a canopy frame. Like Scale says, a contrasting color or a color that is already incorporated in you scheme.
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I prefer a quality trim tape because it is easier but have painted the canopy frames many times. Use a high quality masking tape and know when to pull the tape for the particular paint you are using. Some paints like to have the masking pulled before the paint is dry. Some work best when the paint is dry. Done correctly, the lines will be crisp and the results will reward the builder.
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Hi!
Oracover sticks real well to canopies, but do not use too much heat! https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...0ed73fea39.jpg |
Originally Posted by Russmall
(Post 12681851)
I've been doing it for years. I first glue the canopy in place with canopy glue and then trim the edges with a strip of covering material about 3/8" wide. A trim iron is best for this but a regular sealing iron can be used too. I think this makes a very clean looking installation.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...e17cf2759b.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...f28ea143e6.jpg |
Magnets
When gluing into a fiberglass frame, I use magnets to hold in place. Works better then tape. Always glue with frame mounted on fuselage to avoid twisting of the frame.
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