MrNomad
Well Known Member
In one word, my experience with CAB-O-SIL was excellent. The cowl for our RV6A was assembled by a prior builder. The problem we inherited was that the horizontal hinges didn't match so the upper cowl protruded over the lower.
Our technical counselor offered two ideas. Put a spacer behind the lower hinge so that the lower cowl matched the upper, or build up the surface of the lower cowl with WEST and overlapping, blended layers of cloth.
I chose the latter method. After D/A sanding the two layers of cloth, I mixed CAB-O-SIL into WEST. I didn't make it as thick as peanut butter, but close.
Next morning, I "D/A ed" the CAB-O-SIL and I'm pleased to report that I achieved show quality smoothness on Chet's 6A cowl.
My thanks to Gil and Dan Horton for their helpful suggestions.
Our technical counselor offered two ideas. Put a spacer behind the lower hinge so that the lower cowl matched the upper, or build up the surface of the lower cowl with WEST and overlapping, blended layers of cloth.
I chose the latter method. After D/A sanding the two layers of cloth, I mixed CAB-O-SIL into WEST. I didn't make it as thick as peanut butter, but close.
Next morning, I "D/A ed" the CAB-O-SIL and I'm pleased to report that I achieved show quality smoothness on Chet's 6A cowl.
My thanks to Gil and Dan Horton for their helpful suggestions.