hi
i have bought a new hatch which is slightly larger than the opening in the cabin (by 2-3mm). I know I need to widen the opening and fill with Epifill but am unsure on best tools to use for widening the opening and fairing the Epifill. Also what is best type of silicon to use to bed the new hatch.
Photo of old hatch;
To enlarge the hole I would try one of the vibrating multi tools that are available today. They can be used as aggressively or delicately as required so much less likely to gouge out more than you meant to. I have had one for years and it is probably the best all round tool in the shed. Hope this helps.
As you are only removing between 1 and 1.5mm on each side to get the required opening I would use a power file. I certainly would not use silastic to bed the hatch, rather one of the Sikaflex compounds which will move with the flex and not shear.
thanks all
from advice suggested i will use a power file to widen the opening slightly and Sikaflex 291 to bed the hatch.
