Looking for some advice here... I'm building a set of QB wings and have closed up the tank access plate using pro seal. A little prematurely, as I find that I now need to gain access to the inside of the tank again. Doh! The pro seal has set and I can't see how it would be possible to remove the access plate as the plate is of a thicker material than the rib it is pro sealed to. I did not use the cork ring as recommended elsewhere. I am not able to pry or cut under the access plate without damaging the thinner rib/tank wall. So - any suggestions for gaining access?
I think the simplest (only?) way would be to merely cut an access hole in the top or bottom skin, make my corrections inside the tank, then fabricate a cover and rivet/proseal it back in place. Apart from the lousy appearance, the top skin location would lessen the chance of future leaks as compared to a bottom patch, right? And provide an easy ongoing visual check for future leaks. For this reason I am a thinking it may be better to keep the new acces panel within view.
Looking for inputs on alternatives here - has anyone been in a similar situation? Are there other better ways to gain access into the tank? If my solution is the best, are blind fasteners and proseal adequate to close things up?
Thanks in advance for any advice and suggestions.
I think the simplest (only?) way would be to merely cut an access hole in the top or bottom skin, make my corrections inside the tank, then fabricate a cover and rivet/proseal it back in place. Apart from the lousy appearance, the top skin location would lessen the chance of future leaks as compared to a bottom patch, right? And provide an easy ongoing visual check for future leaks. For this reason I am a thinking it may be better to keep the new acces panel within view.
Looking for inputs on alternatives here - has anyone been in a similar situation? Are there other better ways to gain access into the tank? If my solution is the best, are blind fasteners and proseal adequate to close things up?
Thanks in advance for any advice and suggestions.