SIKA Installation

gasman · #1 10-21-2016, 11:27 AM

Where can I find good updated instructions for SIKA canopy RV7 bonding?

I have the original instructions from the pioneer in South Africa, but there must be better ways to do it by now. Is everyone still using spacers?

Lars · #2 10-21-2016, 11:41 AM

I don't have them in writing but I've done a few. Fly over to KDWA, you can see mine (6 years old now) and the one I'm currently finishing for a friend.

Reach me at yoloflyer (at) gmail (period) com or Five 3 Zero two 19 3 seven seven 1. I'm at my hangar most days, including today till around 5.

bruceh · #3 10-21-2016, 10:19 PM

Search is your friend.

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...highlight=sika

scrollF4 · #4 10-22-2016, 01:28 AM

Here's my installation process:
http://mykitlog.com/users/category.p...&category=7509

Scroll down to 5/28/2012, the beginning of my Sika install. Bottom line, this was a great way to mount the canopy.

sahrens · #5 10-22-2016, 07:35 AM

I am at the Petaluma airport if you want to see mine and discuss the process. I used two web logs as a reference, Bruce Hill's and Bruce Swayze's with some minor modifications.

You can reach me at seven zero seven six 9 5 three one 5 one.

Scott

mike newall · #6 10-22-2016, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gasman

Where can I find good updated instructions for SIKA canopy RV7 bonding?

I have the original instructions from the pioneer in South Africa, but there must be better ways to do it by now. Is everyone still using spacers?

Done a 7 and an 8 and didn't use spacers. Both fine. Just need to finesse the technique of piping the triangular bead.

Clamp carefully and then back fill with Sika.

Building 2 12's and will be looking carefully at using Sika to attach the canopies on them.