Original Posted By: "Gary Boothe"
Hi,My aluminum center section leading edge had a bunch of masking tape all but bakedon to it. In getting the tape off I scratched the aluminum, so I polished itout, and the spot went from alclad to mirror finish. Had an EAA tech counselorlook at my project and one of his suggestions was polish out the whole thingas it would look good. I about have it done, it does look good.Behind the aluminum section is a big square thin wood sheet that covers the reservefuel tank. Now here is my question(s).Does the center section have to be covered with fabric? All the Piets/GN-1's Icould find pictures of have them covered, however the wood and aluminum look reallyslick, and it seems like you would have to cut the fabric to access thegas tank vs. removing about a hundred little screws.Anyone know of a Piet with the center section not covered? Suspect the aluminumleading edge would be fine. (Mine is .040 T2024). The wood bottom/top piecesare what I am wondering about. They are pretty thin plywood, and have a coat ofvarnish on them, but have to wonder if they are structurally strong enough asis, and what it would take to adequately protect them from UV.Seems like the looks, lighter weight, better access to the tank would make it areasonable idea. That is if the woood could take it. JimRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________