Glare shield edge protection

[dwilson]

I know this was addressed a while back, but I cannot locate the thread. What works for protecting the aft edge of the glare shield? O better yet protects the pilot from the aft edge of the glare shield if his head gets too close?

Thanks
Duane

[mark manda]

Most guys use the push on trim. It snaps on and has a molded stitched look to it.

I found it in grey at the local Fabric shop that has an automotive section with all kinds of beads etc.

I think Cleveland sells it. Probably $3 a ft. approx.

lots of good picts in the 7 show us your panel thread. Or actually any of the show us your panel threads.

[rv8bldr]

I got some 1/2" rubber hose from a local auto parts supplier, split it lengthwise, and pushed it on. It was cheap, looks great, and is cushion-ey enough that it will do the trick.

Cheers

[Harvey]

I chose to use a length of the aluminum brake line, slit length-ways and pushed over the glare shield edge. I really didn't think that it would be a permanent solution, but it looks good and probably as effective as any rubber hose version.
Martin in Oz

[dan]

www.mcmaster.com
p/n 8451A22


$0.41 per foot (let's just say, um, "affordable")

[painless]

The edging that Dan illustrated is what I used. Stuff is easy to work with, cheap and looks great.

Thanks again for sharing that Dan.

Regards,

[dwilson]

Thanks Dan,
I looked on their site but didn't know what to call the stuff and came up empty.

Duane

[RV7Guy]

Any specialty auto paint stores will have a variety of trim available. I got some stuff like Dan illustrated that has a glue bead in the middle. It looks great is relatively soft and easy to install.

[RV10Pilot]

Originally Posted by dwilson

Thanks Dan,
I looked on their site but didn't know what to call the stuff and came up empty.

Duane

Just put the part number 8451A22 in the white field under the "Find Products" tab, select the Find button and brings you right to page 3537 of the catalog where you will find the vinyl edge trim.

Larry
http://lrosen.nerv10.com

[Bob Axsom]

If you have an accident that edge is going to cut through softer stuff and plastic will turn to granules over time. I split 3/8" aluminum tubing and pressed it over the edge, then I split some 3/8" rubber tubing and glued it over the aluminum tubing.

Bob Axsom