Glare shield and canopy trim

daveyator · #1 02-24-2023, 01:07 AM

To those RV12 builders that went with the glare shield and canopy trim option, which would you suggest gets installed first. Does it matter? I’m leaning towards doing the canopy side trim first, then the glare shield, but would appreciate any input from those who have already done the install.
Cheers DaveH

Bob Y · #2 02-24-2023, 03:33 PM

I have the side moldings but not the glare shield. I contacted Van’s adding the glare shield and they weren’t aware of anyone that had installed both. They said the side moldings aren’t a very popular option, so maybe you and I are the only ones who have or have considered them :-). Anyway, they sent me the attached photo of the anchor point for the glare shield. I’ve also attached the photo from the KAI showing the side molding. You’d either have to rivet the glare shield through the side molding, or cut the side molding around the glare shield. If I did install the glare shield, I think I’d rivet through the side molding. Anyway, that’s what my research revealed on this topic. Send photos if you opt to install both. Curious to see how it would look.

Dvalcik · #3 02-24-2023, 04:43 PM

It has been 10+yrs but I remember I put the glare shield first then the trim. I believe I install just like Bob posted. I will look next time I am at the airport pm to the pic.

rgmwa · #4 02-24-2023, 06:22 PM

I bought both but only installed the glare shield after deciding the side panels were not worth the effort and that having easy access to the canopy bolts was more important.

Dvalcik · #5 02-25-2023, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dvalcik

It has been 10+yrs but I remember I put the glare shield first then the trim. I believe I install just like Bob posted. I will look next time I am at the airport pm to the pic.

I was mistaken I did the side covers the then the glare shield

daveyator · #6 02-25-2023, 10:47 PM

Thanks for that excellent picture David. Worth a thousand words.
Cheers DaveH

WJaviation · #7 02-26-2023, 08:14 AM

I also Purchased both glare shield and side molds. 100% recommend the glare shield. I think it makes a big difference in visibility on bright days.

I never installed the side molds. I fitted them, and painted them up, but ultimately I liked the look of the canopy bolts/screws, and left them on the shelf in the hangar.