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Hi guys,
Just fitting up the steel tubes that go in the leading edge (for mass balancing weight) for a set of Raven ailerons I am building.
It is 4130N 0.035" wall thickness tube which is bonded/glued into a recess in the leading edge of the aileron.
Just wondered whether I should paint the tube prior to bonding it in? Just concerned about potential corrosion later down the track.
It may not be a concern given that it will be essentially covered in epoxy when embedded and then clear coated over with the associated fabric and paint over that but just wanted opinions.
Cheers.
Just fitting up the steel tubes that go in the leading edge (for mass balancing weight) for a set of Raven ailerons I am building.
It is 4130N 0.035" wall thickness tube which is bonded/glued into a recess in the leading edge of the aileron.
Just wondered whether I should paint the tube prior to bonding it in? Just concerned about potential corrosion later down the track.
It may not be a concern given that it will be essentially covered in epoxy when embedded and then clear coated over with the associated fabric and paint over that but just wanted opinions.
Cheers.
