Wing Tip Cosmetics

This video shows a simple but effective method to fill gaps and blemishes in fiberglass wingtips using epoxy filler. This method can be used for all kinds of cosmetic and structural repairs on metal and fiberglass components

[@jeffreystein1688]

Flox is good to use for a structural bond. A lighter (by weight) filler that would be even easier to sand and shape is micro (micro glass balloons). Great tip!

[@NarraRick]

I did the same to my wingtip on my 650. The supplied was a horrible fit so I added fibreglass and did a bit of a reshape of the leading edge wingtip. came out a treat

[@rlborger]

Blue foam cut to fit and a micro/slurry works very well.

[@FlyingShotsman]

Agree. I'd toss those fiberglass parts in the trash. Push a block of blue foam against the open end of the structure and it will leave an outline. Cut just outside that mark, then sand to fit. Epoxy in place, sand the outside end to a pleasing shape, then coat with micro/slurry and finish. Probably lighter.

[@tuckernielson1]

Excellent tip! Thanks for sharing. Probably good for at least a 15 kts increase in speed too 😁

[@KGFlyer55]

Excellent 👍, thanks fellas

[@velocity550]

Need to seek out the help of a composite builder. This is routine for us composite guys except we usually have to make the whole part. Flox is ok but heavy, we usually use microballoons to keep it light unless there will be a lot of stress on the part. Then we would use flox or milled fiberglass. I had no idea the 701 fiberglass parts fit was so bad.

[@georgecraft007]

When it comes to the 3M Scotch-Weld products, I prefer using the two part 'Urethane 2532' instead of Epoxy.

[@prof.heinous191]

I find the best way to fill wingtip gaps is to use a pair of high quality gentleman's shoes - always works a treat, and you'll find it's a great talking point...

[@Cretan-un6ul]

I would rather 3d print or cnc a mold and carbon fiber it as I like. Which is what I will do. I prefer clean work on inside where eyes can't see.

[@C4GIF]

Did you get the wooden stick for forming the fiber glas at Mc Donalds or from Burger King?