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Some other Washington State Cub driver suggested starting a series of comments on how to make fabric repairs. No replies.
I need that information. My little tire wearing Super Cub is missing one wing drain grommet, along with some surrounding paint, and two or three others (near the base of the wing, inside the prop wash) are loose on one edge, and will probably go away soon.
The guy I bought the plane from, and who made it look so nice (and as such, obliged me to do my best to keep it both used and well cared for), likes Pliobond general purpose adhesive (glue). I guess I'll probably use a toothpick to apply a tiny spot under the edge where they have cracked loose, and try to keep them down. Any other suggestions?
I'm kind of toying with not replacing the missing grommet, and just putting some paint around the drain hole where the paint tore away with the grommet, rather than glueing on another grommet that will probably fall off again. I have seen that it's the area inside the prop wash (or maybe it's because they are in front of the flaps), what's the best source for drain grommets that will stay put?
I would like to do the right thing, so if there's an experienced technique for securing drain grommets where originals have torn away, let's hear it.
Also, I have a couple of ah,... (eyes down) minor hangar rash markings. No actual rips in open fabric, but a couple of tiny gashes on the elevator edge. I'm thinking just some finish paint to keep the fabric from freying might be the thing to do (but I'm just guessing).
A general overview on how to best apply paint to a small repaired area would also be helpful. Keep in mind that I have zero equipment, supplies, or experience. I have some common sense, but sometimes I come up short there too, so please be very explicit.
So, here again is a chance to reply on how to do (nice looking) small fabric repairs. Just to keep this interesting, I'll post some pictures of what I'm talking about tomorrow.
Thanks!
-->Aaron
I need that information. My little tire wearing Super Cub is missing one wing drain grommet, along with some surrounding paint, and two or three others (near the base of the wing, inside the prop wash) are loose on one edge, and will probably go away soon.
The guy I bought the plane from, and who made it look so nice (and as such, obliged me to do my best to keep it both used and well cared for), likes Pliobond general purpose adhesive (glue). I guess I'll probably use a toothpick to apply a tiny spot under the edge where they have cracked loose, and try to keep them down. Any other suggestions?
I'm kind of toying with not replacing the missing grommet, and just putting some paint around the drain hole where the paint tore away with the grommet, rather than glueing on another grommet that will probably fall off again. I have seen that it's the area inside the prop wash (or maybe it's because they are in front of the flaps), what's the best source for drain grommets that will stay put?
I would like to do the right thing, so if there's an experienced technique for securing drain grommets where originals have torn away, let's hear it.
Also, I have a couple of ah,... (eyes down) minor hangar rash markings. No actual rips in open fabric, but a couple of tiny gashes on the elevator edge. I'm thinking just some finish paint to keep the fabric from freying might be the thing to do (but I'm just guessing).
A general overview on how to best apply paint to a small repaired area would also be helpful. Keep in mind that I have zero equipment, supplies, or experience. I have some common sense, but sometimes I come up short there too, so please be very explicit.
So, here again is a chance to reply on how to do (nice looking) small fabric repairs. Just to keep this interesting, I'll post some pictures of what I'm talking about tomorrow.
Thanks!
-->Aaron