Hi. New RV10 builder here. Working on figuring out my process to maximize efficiency without sacrificing quality and have a question about the order of the prime and dimple process.
Looks like some folks drill, deburr, dimple then prime before riveting assemblies together. Others drill, deburr, prime then dimple.
I plan on using Prekote and AKZO 2 part epoxy primer.
Looking for pros and cons for each process.
Dimple then prime
Pros
Seems like a more logical order when following the plans
Cons
I read that it's harder to Scotchbrite the parts with the dimples and tears up the Scotchbrite faster
Harder to get even primer coverage in all of the dimples
Prime then dimple
Pros
Easier to prep and prime without dimples
Cons
Guessing parts can get scuffed up more during the dimpling process?
Finally, if I prime will I have to re-drill the holes before final assembly to get the rivets and bolts to fit? Or even the dimple dies for that matter?
Just wrapping up my practice kits and ready to start the VS.
Thanks!
Looks like some folks drill, deburr, dimple then prime before riveting assemblies together. Others drill, deburr, prime then dimple.
I plan on using Prekote and AKZO 2 part epoxy primer.
Looking for pros and cons for each process.
Dimple then prime
Pros
Seems like a more logical order when following the plans
Cons
I read that it's harder to Scotchbrite the parts with the dimples and tears up the Scotchbrite faster
Harder to get even primer coverage in all of the dimples
Prime then dimple
Pros
Easier to prep and prime without dimples
Cons
Guessing parts can get scuffed up more during the dimpling process?
Finally, if I prime will I have to re-drill the holes before final assembly to get the rivets and bolts to fit? Or even the dimple dies for that matter?
Just wrapping up my practice kits and ready to start the VS.
Thanks!
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