Rear Window

[mquam99]

So I fitted the rear window over the weekend and I have two locations where the rear window does not meet the skin perfectly.

Basically the area right at the curve. I can fill the gap with washers to get a good fit so the skin doesn't pillow, but I am curious what to do to fill the gap after the window is in permanently..

Has anyone made a fiberglass strip along the rear window to cover any gaps?

thanks in advance

 

[Greg Arehart]

Mike,

Unless your fit is really gappy, some RTV or similar caulking material should fill the gap nicely, but I would not apply this until AFTER painting. I've been meaning to do it to my -9 for a couple years now....

I don't think I personally would do a fiberglass strip, as it will likely cause you to crack the window if you ever have to remove it for any reason.

cheers,
greg

 

[mquam99]

thanks

Thanks for the response.. I will wait until I am complete and then see how big the gap is.. my guess is it will come in a bit once I get the window in permanently

 

[BillC]

Mike,
You might try some pro-seal to fill the gap and if you apply a small amount all the way around it will add some weather proofing. Since I used sika-flex on the main canopy I also used it on the rear window along with the screws but pro-seal should also work.
JMHO

Bill