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Old 05-24-2012, 07:02 PM
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Charles,

Dan's info is GREAT.

My memory of the Van's intersection fairings is they are intended to have AT LEAST one layer of glass added to the outside surface. Add a single layer with peel ply to get a smooth surface. The intersection fairings may also need a moderate amount of trimming. I believe Van's has a single page sheet that describes how they expected the intersection fairings to be finished / installed. I'd recommend getting the directions from Vans in addition to reading and applying information from Dan.

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Old 05-24-2012, 07:18 PM
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I just bought my 7 uppers from http://www.fairings-etc.com
for $145.
I purchased the 7A version years ago and they were very good quality.
If anyone is interested, I will sell my old 7A mains and nose gear upper intersection fairings at a very good price.
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Old 05-24-2012, 07:34 PM
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I just bought my 7 uppers from http://www.fairings-etc.com
for $145.
I purchased the 7A version years ago and they were very good quality.
If anyone is interested, I will sell my old 7A mains and nose gear upper intersection fairings at a very good price.
Dan,

I'm interested in your old -7A fairings. Love to give 'em a try on my -7A. What do you have in mind?

PM me or email at bebm4 at yahoo dot com

Mike
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Old 05-24-2012, 11:12 PM
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Default RV7 Fairings

Interested in them as well. Please PM me should Mike
decline.
Thanks
Pete
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Old 05-25-2012, 06:12 AM
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Maybe I'm insane but I fabricated my own lower gear fairings and enjoyed it. That said, I've been intimidated by the upper ones. Getting the fiberglass strips to defy gravity and not fall on my face has made me consider going the credit card route.
As far as fixing the rough surface on an existing part is concerned, just sand off the high spotsand squeegee a couple layers of micro filled epoxy over the low spots. Sand, repeat. Takes 1 day and you can work on something else each time you're waiting for a coat to firm up. Cover with peel ply each time and you'll have good adhesion and a flat surface.
If the part doesn't fit properly, that's another battle. One I wouldn't take on.
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