To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2000 16:01:32 -0800
Subject: Re: Interior window trim
Message-ID: <20000105.160134.-3959345.0.refroelich@juno.com>
From: Robert E Froelich <refroelich@juno.com>
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Merrill Smith

I learned how to trim the interior around the windows while in Auckland,
New Zealand from Tom Johns.  It takes a bit of time installing the
process, but I believe the end product is worth the time. 

Start with 1/16th inch thick flat sheets of PVC or plexiglass.  Cut one
strip 1 inch wide and a second strip 0.5 inch wide.  Glue the narrower
piece against the side wall 0.5 inches back from the "viewing" edge of
the window.  The wider piece is placed on top of the first piece with
it's edge at the "viewing - clear" edge of the window.  (Depending on the
thickness of the headliner material, you may want the edge back away from
the "viewing - clear" edge of the window the thickness of the material). 
Re-inforce the two layers with 2 BID 2 inches wide.

The result is a 1/16th wide slot into which the edge of the head liner is
stuffed.  During installation, only one small area separated from the
side wall.  

I have not seen a better looking window trim.  Take your time making the
rounded corners.  I fused the two layers of plexiglass with MEK before
installing them in the aircraft.

Bob  
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