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Old 05-02-2009, 03:00 PM
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Default Paint gap on cowling

I'm in the process of fitting up my cowling. I've got the new pink version, and I'm amazed at how well it has gone so far. All the hinges are drilled and clecoed, and it looks like the only area that will need fixing is where the halves mate up behind the spinner, the flanges aren't even close to square to each other. Right now, all my seams, cowl halves to each other, and cowl to fuse have little to no gap in places. What should I shoot for as an optimum gap to allow for paint?

Did a search, but didn't come up with any answers.
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Old 05-02-2009, 03:20 PM
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Default Some use a hack saw blade as a guide for paint gap

Some use a hack saw blade as a guide for paint gap. I left too big a gap on my 6A.
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