Chequered Plate

meego · Apr 28, 2023

Seal or not seal ??
I took mine off recently with the help intention of painting the wings. Originally they were fitted with countersink bolts, but I also sealed the edges with black tiger seal. On re-fitting, I am wondering it’s worth the bother of sealing the edges. What have you guys done with yours ?

blue beasty · Apr 28, 2023

Don't think I bothered the last time I did it but some sealant around the bolts is probably a good idea to stop them eating the ally...dissimilar metals anorl that

miktdish · Apr 28, 2023

Not seal ....

mick the builder · Apr 29, 2023

I didn't seal mine, water will get in so I'd rather it just drained out again.

dag019 · Apr 30, 2023

mick the builder said:
I didn't seal mine, water will get in so I'd rather it just drained out again.

This ^^
I have never had mine sealed. To seal it needs to be good enough that water cannot get in. If it is no that good a seal you wan the water to be able to get out easily. I didn’t even bother with the foam tape a lot of people recommend and again never have. Mine is also fitted with countersunk bolts rather than rivets.

Chequered Plate

meego

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blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

miktdish

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mick the builder

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dag019

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