Hi Guys,

Just about to fit a new screen to my L39 and don't want to mess it up.
Whats the best way to glue it? original factory fitted was with epoxy, as it's a bit tricky to hold in position I considered tacking with cyno but I'm afraid it will capillary on to the screen.
Any thoughts would be appreciated,

Gary.

magnets are your friends!!

Get a hold of some rare earth small magnets, they will do the trick...

P. Richards aka SwatTeam

As the two others have suggested small magnets are the best option, get some like these:

http://e-magnetsuk.com/magnet_produc...d_magnets.aspx

I use the EP642 version (5mm x 10mm) as these give you something to get hold of to remove when needed as the pull on these tittle puppies is amazing.

I trim the canopy using a pair of scissors designed for flower cutting, these have a serrated edge to the blades which is great when cutting plastics and canopies as it 'grips' the plastic as it cuts so making it easier to cut in a controlled manner. The serrated edge you are left with also acts as a great surface for the epoxy to bond to. Tack it in first in a few spots and then once these are dry lift the edge of the canopy and feed in a thin bead of epoxy around the edge of the canopy keeping it as close to the cut edge as possible (syringe with a thin cyano type nozzle is good for this) so any wicking does not travel past the frame edges - pop the magnets all over the frame to 'clamp' the canopy to the frame and voila - jobs a gooden.........

marcs

Thanks a lot guys, really appreciated.
Marc, are you referring to pinking shears (used to cut cloth etc.)
I have some that I use on Solatex.

Don't think so as the serrations are not as big as those that cut cloth.

marcs

Ok, with you now, many thanks,
Gary.

Just a quick heads up on how this job went, I obtained the magnets you recommended Marc, did the job a treat.
Rather than risk epoxy though I went for this Mitre Fast stuff, two part, sprayed the accelerator on and let it evaporate, marked inside the screen with masking tape the c/l front and rear. Tacked the screen with the magnets and working from the top centre front and rear applied the adhesive.
To my surprise it wicked in between the screen and fibreglass nicely, I think it's some sort of thick cyno, removed the magnets and ran a bead all round, it sets quite fast and looks quite neat, highly recommended glue, nowhere near as messy as epoxy. I'm sure it will withstand the air pressure ok.
Thanks all for your idea's,
Gary.