Sealing Tipup canopy on rollbar?

[SebsRV7A]

I am ready to install the baggage compartment window on my tipup. I'd like to seal the plexiglass to the rollbar for water and noise. Can I use RTV on Plexiglass or something else. Clear material preferred. Thanks!

Sebastian Trost
RV-7A
almost done!!!!

[Scott Will]

I was told you can use Lexel and it won't hurt the canopy. You can find it at Ace Hardware stores (didnt find it at my Home Depot).

On mine, however, I glued my window on so that should be enough for me.

- Scott

[JCN247DE]

Take some proseal put it in a ziplock baggie and cut a small portion of the corner off. Roll it up to compress the proseal like a cake decorating icing dispenser.

You can apply a nice even bead of proseal along the joint and the stuff can be painted if you want. I did this around the outside of the rear glass as well after masking off the window with 3M electrical tape. It makes a nice paintable fillet that blends the skin to the plexi.

Jeff - 120hrs flying -7A see you at OSH!

[fodrv7]

I used Fuller's Ultraclear.
Aluminium and perpex safe.
Easy to use.

Pete.
PS. I would have used Lexel but it is not available in Aus.
P

[RV7Guy]

If you do a Targa strip you won't need to seal this area. If you do use a sealer make sure you are installing for the final time!!!!

[rv72004]

So the rear window can easily be sealed, any suggestions for the canopy itself. ie where it closes on the rollbar?