Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: leonstefanhutks(at)webtv.net (Leon Stefan)
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Finishing TapesI'm having a problem with my finishing tapes pulling down at the 90 degree bend of the elevator and aileron trailing edges. I am using 3" bias-cut ceconite lite and am pulling with a good bit of force. Have also tried the iron at 250 (while stretching ) but still get folds that won't flatten out. I'm managing o.k. on the larger radius corners but the 90's have me whipped !! Any suggestions or magic fixes ?? Would pre-soaking help? Thanx, Don Hicks________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Gene Rambo"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Varnish:Hello Mike C. On Aug 7 you sent a post on Helmsman stating "let it curefor 2 months and fabric glue (mek in Poly fiber) won't attack it" Inyour next post you said to spray a thin coat of DuPont 222 sandingsealer to keep the glue from attacking the varnish. Do I understandthat the Helmsman alone won't stand up to the fabric cement even aftercurring fir 2months? Thanks. Leon S.________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Flite407(at)aol.com
I would go ahead and notch them. It really can be done where it looksgreat if you take your time.________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: N22607(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Finishing TapesHey Don You wouldn't happen to be the Don Hicks who works in Little Rock for PHI would you.GaryNew Orleans________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: DonanClara(at)aol.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Finishing TapesGene Rambo....thanks for the suggestion on how to handle the 90 degree tape problem. I'll go that route and try to be super careful with the fit !! Don Hicks________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "John McNarry"
Don,All I can suggest is that you get hold of a "how to tape". If I remembercorrectly I did not shrink with the iron before I stretched it around the 90deg. , but you do have to pull hard and glue it in place. Then shrink it,the glue ( or at least my glue) held it in place while it was shrinking.Some glues are destroyed by the heat so you will have to contact yourmanufacturer for advice on their system.Good luck.Domenico________________________________________________________________________________