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Originally Posted by E. D. Eliot
Ric, I'm interested to know the process and tools that you are using to fill the rivet heads. I will more than likely follow your lead. Thanks very much.
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Get some "SuperFil" (2 part epoxy) from Aircraft Spruce. Some 12ml suringes w/#16 x 1" needles (probably 20ea), pop cycle sticks and small paper plates.
You mix the SuperFil per instructions (small blobs..approximately same size using pop cycle sticks). Shorten 1" needle to 1/4" (as this will allow epoxy to flow from suringe).
Key I found is to have "everything" @ 80 degrees F. As this will aid in easy flow of epoxy from suringe and into rivet holes much much easier. After a few runs you will get into the rythum.. It took me 3 to 4 suringe per wing side (maybe 3 hours)...let harden a few days.
Then lightly sand top of rivets. I used a 90 degree die grinder w/2" sanding disk. Whatever you use...make sure you are not removing too much metal from rivets. I ran the sanding disks over smooth metal work bench until nearly wore out...so as not to remove too much metal. This will also work for thoughs that just want to deburr your rivets!!!!
Edit:: credit should be noted...Geico226 was where basic procedure was found..except for having temp. @ 80 degrees.