So, here I am getting everything prepped...tape, scuff, cleaner/activator and primer...in that order. The ink black primer is the one to be careful with...it is blacker than black and doesn't come off easy. So tape well and be careful with the application. I used the foam brushes for applying both the activator and primer...worked good, no brush marks. I also bought some expensive 3M fine line tape...a lot of guys use electrical tape with good results.
Applying primer to the roll bar...let the activator sit for 10 mins...primer for 30 mins.
Popsicle sticks for proper spacing...and now applying the goop...the 295UV SikaFlex.
My approach was to tackle this in two separate work sessions. First one is to glue the canopy in place. After its set, then go back and do your cosmetic fillets. First go 'round I tried to do this with my finger and it didn't work very well...I ended up taking it all off because I wasn't happy with how it turned out. In discussion with my friend and fellow RV7 builder, Sean Blair, he suggested trying a plastic spoon and that really worked great...definitely a good tip.
I recommend removing the tape soon after application unless you are really good about not getting any on the tape (which I wasn't). If you wait until it dries, it will try and peel away the good with the bad.
Here are a couple shots of me filling time with the empennage fairing...this thing has really turned out to be a pain in my rear...kinda tired of dealing with it. I know it looks like crap in these pics...but once I put a coat of filler primer on it, it will look much nicer. :)
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