Silvanskii

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I have a question I hope someone here can help!

I'm applying gap seals to a large airplane, a 35% Extra, with clear Monokote. Are there any tips on how to do this cleanly without a large amount of wrinkles inbetween the surfaces when moved to their extremes?

Thanks for any help!

Silvanskii

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Are there any ways to stop the covering from crinkling in the gap when the control surface is deflected to its max? Or is that just part of gap sealing?

Giant Scale

When you seal the hinge line it is important to apply the monokote to the hinge bevel with the surface deflected. Hold or tape the surface so it is held in place at the max deflection. Cut a strip of monokote about 3/4" wide (depends on the width of your bevel) fold it in half and iron it down. When the surface is returned to neutral the hinge line will be sealed and the surface will not bind. I prefer to use 3m blenderm rather than monokote because I find it easier to apply.

Silvanskii

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Thanks G.S., never thought of Blenderm.

rajul

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Dave Brown's sealing film is easy to apply and is cheaper than monokote............