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Cbull 07-19-2016 11:33 PM

Window Trim Jig
 
I've taken so many ideas from this forum but really haven't given back. So here goes:

I think this only relates to RV-10's, why I'm posting here. I don't really know what builders do for the junction where the windows meet the fiberglass on the inside. Here is my solution, sorry if its been done before.

For this example I used 1/4" deep #8507K14 rubber edge trim from McMaster Carr. I basically made a little jig to cut one side off of the edge trim. To cut the trim I generously applied WD-40 to the trim as I pull it through the cutter. 20' of window trim in 2 minutes, perfectly cut.

I used the 3M instant adhesive in the pic below and installed about 3" at a time. The super glue is very expensive, $30 for that little bottle, but wow does it hold. I haven't even put a dent in it with almost all my trim installed.

A picture is worth a thousand words, so here are roughly 7000 words:









Inside of window....



Outside looking in...





Hope this finds someone who needed it

Cory Bull

Jasonm 07-20-2016 06:28 AM

That looks great! I will be stealing that idea when I start my interior. Thanks for sharing.

Lynnb 07-20-2016 07:45 AM

Looks great! So the Scotch Weld is safe around plexiglass? I know superglue will cause issues so when you referenced superglue it made me nervous. ;)

Thanks,
Lynn

Cbull 07-20-2016 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynnb (Post 1096828)
Looks great! So the Scotch Weld is safe around plexiglass? I know superglue will cause issues so when you referenced superglue it made me nervous. ;)

Thanks,
Lynn

I glued the trim to the fiberglass and not the plexi. It doesn't take very much to make it hold.

NovaBandit 07-20-2016 01:36 PM

Looks FANTASTIC! That is an area that is difficult to get to that "automotive quality" level of finish, and you solution looks great.

The Aerosport headliner shells do a good job for the back seats, but I might steal this idea for the front windows :)

Bill Boyd 07-20-2016 01:45 PM

Bookmarked!
 
...along with a million other links. You guys make the task of building a -10 more difficult by increasing the size of the elephant and the resultant number of bites required to eat him. But that's a good thing, because I'm going for quality and comfort this time around, and the RV bar has been raised in wonderful ways in the last 20 years that I've been a flyer vs. a repeat offender :D

Thanks for posting this. If Ed K. likes it, I know I want it.

Cbull 07-20-2016 03:49 PM

Thanks fellas. Ed, it's that "automotive finish" that makes the -10 such a great and tedious project. I have so many hours of fiberglass and finish work that were not part of the plans. Many of the projects got shelved, but the experience and knowledge is priceless. I plan to be a repeat offender, but next time something with 2 seats that requires a parachute while I go loop-de-loop. That one will be more militarized in finish...perhaps a -8 or a -14. Hmmmm, better get this one done first.

Cory

AviatorJ 07-21-2016 10:06 AM

That looks fantastic, I fear the quality of my fiberglass work and hope this will hide some of my miss steps a bit.

Bluelabel 07-22-2016 08:38 AM

That a good idea.... I've caught with that and ended up doing a nice bead of black silicone there... Took a lot of work to get it it right. I might pull it off at some point and try that....
Thank goodness for McMaster Carr, that place is a blessing.

T.O.Craig 07-22-2016 08:57 AM

LOVE IT
 
PONDERING THIS ISSUE FOR A WHILE.. YOU MADE MY DAY..IM GOING TO DO IT!

Cbull 07-22-2016 09:25 AM

I too pondered this for a long time until the AH HA! Just a few tips:

You gotta fiddle with the jig and shim it a bit to get it right, be sure to lubricate with WD-40 when pulling through. The razor should clamped so that it exerts a little pressure on the bent Al below it.

Enjoy!

Jackm 07-22-2016 09:37 AM

Clever and tidy. Thanks!

jwilbur 11-12-2016 08:48 PM

Thanks
 
Cory,

I've duplicated your little jig and it worked perfectly. I've now got 50 feet of excellent window trim (and a small puddle of WD40). As soon as I can find that adhesive for less than $40.00 per ounce (amazon), I'll be in business.

Thank you again for posting the idea and the drawings and pics,

supik 11-13-2016 06:16 AM

Thanks for sharing!!!

Cbull 11-16-2016 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwilbur (Post 1126261)
Cory,

I've duplicated your little jig and it worked perfectly. I've now got 50 feet of excellent window trim (and a small puddle of WD40). As soon as I can find that adhesive for less than $40.00 per ounce (amazon), I'll be in business.

Thank you again for posting the idea and the drawings and pics,

Great! Glad it worked!


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