Tip: Proseal ...The fact and the fiction - Page 12

sblack · #**111** 02-26-2015, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bddalm

Bill R,
Just wondering, do you have quick build wings?

Sorry missed your question. No it is a 4 and I don't think they exist for that model. On the other hand, I bought the project almost all built, holes have been drilled. So I suppose it could be considered QB, except that the previous owner spent 25 yrs getting it there

WVM · #**112** 09-22-2015, 11:46 AM

What is the "easy" way to remove dry Pro Seal? I had to remove the wedge from my rudder and need to clean it now for a second prosealing attempt.

wirejock · #**113** 09-22-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WVM

What is the "easy" way to remove dry Pro Seal? I had to remove the wedge from my rudder and need to clean it now for a second prosealing attempt.

There's a product.
Edit:
Polygone.
Check this thread.
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...&postcount=125

WVM · #**114** 09-23-2015, 04:39 AM

Many thanks!

dwranda · #**115** 02-28-2016, 09:54 AM

Ready to seal my first tank and wondering if there is a general quantity of sealant to mix for the stiffeners, etc. Having a number in mind would make the first mixing go easier.

wirejock · #**116** 02-28-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dwranda

Ready to seal my first tank and wondering if there is a general quantity of sealant to mix for the stiffeners, etc. Having a number in mind would make the first mixing go easier.

Vans sells the quart kits. Buy one to start then if needed order a second later. That way your second will be fresh. My 7a tanks took about one and a half.

MeAndMyToys · #**117** 02-28-2016, 06:23 PM

I found that about 1 gram per inch of surface I was sealing was a good amount to mix up. Always had some extra. So if your in the waste no Proseal camp you could probably back that down to .8 grams an inch.

wirejock · #**118** 02-28-2016, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MeAndMyToys

I found that about 1 gram per inch of surface I was sealing was a good amount to mix up. Always had some extra. So if your in the waste no Proseal camp you could probably back that down to .8 grams an inch.

Thanks. I misunderstood the question. That sounds about right.

tgmillso · #**119** 02-29-2016, 12:08 AM

Hi Guys,
So I've read through this thread and I'm not exactly sure the extent of priming I should perform before assembly. I'm not priming any alclad or internal components, but my concern is around T-712 z brackets and the T-405 angle. I would normally prime these non alclad components but I'm concerned about interaction with the ProSeal/MEK. I'm thinking the best approach to fully Fay seal the T-712 and T-405 followed by wet riveting, then priming these components after the tank is complete. Let me know if I'm off base with this one.
Tom.

dwranda · #**120** 02-29-2016, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MeAndMyToys

I found that about 1 gram per inch of surface I was sealing was a good amount to mix up. Always had some extra. So if your in the waste no Proseal camp you could probably back that down to .8 grams an inch.

Thanks! Very helpful!! My scale doesn't do tenths of grams so I mixed up 1 ounce to see how it would go. Had enough to get the stiffeners on, but needed more to do a nice fillet seal around them. Then got the fuel cap flange and drain on. Unfortunately had to drill out 3 rivets on the cap. Not fun.