[miyu1975]

I am about to cut 2 access panel for my 7. I recall seeing a thread about this in the past but cannot find it. Does someone have or recall the link. I was hoping to get some ideas before I start cutting.

 

[ao.frog]

A big one here...

I was in the process of making two like yours, but then got the idea for one big one instead.

Check this link for pics and comments from Gus at Vans and at the very end, pics of my finished one.


http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=54655&highlight=big+access+panel

 

[Rupester]

Mine are laid out (and installed) just like yours ...same size, same location. I'm happy with 'em.

 

[miyu1975]

ah yes..thanks that's the link was recalled seeing before. What are yall using to seal the access panels for leaks?

 

[miyu1975]

good enough for me. my panels are cut. time to order some skins and parts..

 

[Vlad]

access panel gaskets

Scott Card has good info on how to do gaskets. Go here

 

[miyu1975]

very nice...thanks.

 

[Rupester]

I know one ...

....builder who used non-hardening Permatex on his. Said it gives him a perfect seal, and as seldom as he takes the covers off, little inconvenience.

 

[Greg Arehart]

Like Scott, I put a bead of proseal under some plastic cling wrap (like Saran Wrap) and screwed down the panels, through the plastic wrap, and let it set up for a few days. Then unscrewed the panels, peeled off the plastic wrap and let the proseal cure some more. Seems to work fine as a gasket. I used proseal rather than RTV or similar because 1) I had it around; and 2) I figured if some got onto the skin it would not make the skin unpaintable (whereas the RTV apparently causes all sorts of problems).

Cheers
greg