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Old 10-14-2014, 09:36 AM
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Do not try to vinyl over RTV.
And if you ever decide to try to paint it later, RTV will ensure that paint will never adhere as well.
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Old 10-14-2014, 09:39 AM
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And if you ever decide to try to paint it later, RTV will ensure that paint will never adhere as well.
This is a good point...

If paint wont stick, neither will vinyl. (Hard and fast rule)
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Old 10-14-2014, 09:58 AM
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Fuel tank sealant is used to seal gaps around access panels and fair-in covers and other structural elements in lots of aircraft. Paint also adheres well to fuel tank sealant. Maybe you could seal the gaps with some PR1440 and wrap over them?
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Old 10-14-2014, 11:14 AM
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I meant no disrespect about the spanned gaps and intentionally left out any specific information about any specific aircraft. I do, however, know the difference between speed tape and vinyl and this was definitely a case of the vinyl spanning the step. Perhaps it just popped out because it was new and just needed to be re-squeeged.

Thanks for the RTV info. It was just a thought. Maybe I'll explore the fuel tank sealant.... Or just put it over the step and takes my chances!
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Old 10-14-2014, 12:46 PM
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I meant no disrespect
None taken. I though you were talking about the vinyl around fairings. wing-tip to wing transitions, etc.

I misunderstood your post.
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Old 10-14-2014, 01:08 PM
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No, it was the seam where the top panel just aft of the cowling (in front of the wind screen) overlaps the side panel.

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Old 10-14-2014, 01:49 PM
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A painter friend suggestion some 3M bare metal seem sealer. He says it's paintable and you can put it down like you we're caulking a bathtub.
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