replacing windlace on m20c

[collvon]

am looking to replace the windlace on my m20c door opening using plane plastics

product has anyone run into trouble doing this and any tips would be welcomed

thanks

ron collier

[carusoam]

Ron,  (welcome to mooneyspace)

From my experience....

I got my new windlace material from Airtex. http://www.airtexinteriors.com/catalogue/wall_panels.htm

Start at the top of the door, work your way around leaving excess on both ends.  I used the original windlace as the template for the new one.  Specifically cutting the fabric part to allow it to bend properly.  The stainless steel threshold strip at the bottom of the door comes out readily and can be reshaped back to original condition (sort of).  It is a little challenging to finish the windlace under the threshold, removing some of the foam and tucking the remaining material under the threshold works pretty well.  Try to get the windlace to want to bend towards the door, and not away.

For the baggage compartment: Use a sharp knife when finished to butt the ends together.  You may have a stainless threshold here also, (mine was missing).

There are many small screws holding the plastic panels in place,  I bought new ones made of stainless.  It is challenging to reuse the existing holes.

Word of advice.  The windlace is supposed to have some stretch to it, but don't make it too tight.  It should be stiff enough to hold itself against the closed door, but it is not supposed to be the seal.

When I first replaced mine on my M20C, it was a little difficult to close the door because the new windlace was too tight.  It did improve over time though.

Anything is better than the raggy old windlace, with broken dusty foam falling out of it.  This does not impress passengers...

Is that your M20R with your M20C in the picture?  (collvon gallery for others that are interested)

Best regards,

- a -

[carusoam]

Jim,

Funny thing,  I nearly had the same opinion in that thread too......

I thought I wrote something on this topic before....

-a-

[collvon]

many thanks to all replys especially carusoam for his detailed response hard to wrong with that advice.

the mooney with the worn out windlace is the c-no.3390 on our way to the red bull air race in perth sporting a

new paint job and a very light wallet and 120 hrs of my time +++ photo taken at forrest which is emergency strip in the middle of the nullabour plaini  can recommend the camel kebabs on the menu there.

ron collier