So the N201FY REFIT starts…

[testwest]

I stripped the shelf and primed it with Dupli-color self etching primer. It works great and is a little healthier to spray and more durable than zinc chromate or zinc phosphate. It is a dark green color but that does not show up well in the photo.

[Fly Boomer]

Thank you @testwest

[PT20J]

Self etch primer is great to insure adhesion to bare aluminum. But be aware that it generally requires an intermediate coat of primer to seal the surface before applying the color top coat. Be sure to read the data sheets. 

[testwest]

True for some products. But Dupli-Color self etching primer can be topcoated without an additional step.

[WAFI]

I just noticed my photos didn’t upload on my last update so, here you go.

[WAFI]

Since these photos have been taken, I’ve already installed the last piece of upholstery on the door, fix the overlay on the emergency gear handle and 3D printed a wedge to mount my iPad. I’m in the process of 3D printing the plastic trim cover for the fuel selector and drain area. Also, a trim piece for the gear down indicator on the floor. 

[T. Peterson]

On 8/27/2022 at 3:27 AM, WAFI said:

Since these photos have been taken, I’ve already installed the last piece of upholstery on the door, fix the overlay on the emergency gear handle and 3D printed a wedge to mount my iPad. I’m in the process of 3D printing the plastic trim cover for the fuel selector and drain area. Also, a trim piece for the gear down indicator on the floor. 

Can you elaborate on the wedge to mount the iPad?

very nice interior!

Torrey

[Fly Boomer]

On 8/27/2022 at 3:27 AM, WAFI said:

Also, a trim piece for the gear down indicator on the floor

Is that to replace factory, or something cooler?  If cooler, I’d like to see what that looks like.

[WAFI]

4 hours ago, T. Peterson said:

Can you elaborate on the wedge to mount the iPad?

very nice interior!

Torrey

So, I printed two different triangle wedges to see witch one I like more but the idea is to lean the iPad towards the pilot side a little without blocking the RPM & MP gauges. 

[WAFI]

4 hours ago, Fly Boomer said:

Is that to replace factory, or something cooler?  If cooler, I’d like to see what that looks like.

Sorry, I haven’t had time to make the trim piece yet but I will post pics soon. Here’s a picture of the fuel selector plastic frame. 

[Fly Boomer]

6 minutes ago, WAFI said:

Sorry, I haven’t had time to make the trim piece yet but I will post pics soon. Here’s a picture of the fuel selector plastic frame. 

Nicer than OEM!

[jaylw314]

14 minutes ago, WAFI said:

Sorry, I haven’t had time to make the trim piece yet but I will post pics soon. Here’s a picture of the fuel selector plastic frame. 

 

What kind of filament is that?  ABS I assume?

[WAFI]

1 hour ago, jaylw314 said:

What kind of filament is that?  ABS I assume?

Yes ABS

[T. Peterson]

4 hours ago, WAFI said:

So, I printed two different triangle wedges to see witch one I like more but the idea is to lean the iPad towards the pilot side a little without blocking the RPM & MP gauges. 

Those are very nice looking pieces and I see how the angle turns the iPad toward the pilot side, but how is it all tied together and mounted to the instrument panel?

You are obviously skilled in this 3d printing process while I barely understand how it works!

[WAFI]

7 hours ago, T. Peterson said:

Those are very nice looking pieces and I see how the angle turns the iPad toward the pilot side, but how is it all tied together and mounted to the instrument panel?

You are obviously skilled in this 3d printing process while I barely understand how it works!

For the interim “3M double stick tape” for the wedge to panel and “3M Durolock” for the iPad to wedge. If I like it then maybe I will bolt on the wedge but I plan on putting in a G3X on the pilot side and moving my AV30’s to the Co-pilot side so, I don’t want to punch hole in the panel yet.

[WAFI]

Wedge