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I should have read ahead or at least better read the instructions that don’t mention anything about installing the blind rivets for the bottom skin to the ribs. This would allow it to more easily install the trailing edge with pro-seal smeared all over it. Instead, I had to slide the pro-seal soaked trail edge between the skins and clean everything up before clamping it down. During the week I added an aluminum angle to the other workbench so I can clamp everything down. This was needed since my workbench isn’t as long as the flap. The first one I did with steel, but that took forever to drill so I did this one with aluminum and drilled the holes so it would be a continuation of the other work bench hole pattern. Next for the day of pro-seal, I first cleaned the interior trail edge with scotchbrite pads and acetone, until it was cleaned. Then, my wife helped spread the skins with popsicle sticks while I coated the interior with pro-seal. I then smeared a thin layer on the trail edge and slid it between the top and bottom skins. It made a big mess, but I managed to get it cleaned up and clamped down. I put down wax paper to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bench. The garage is a little cold so I’ll run the heater until it sets up.

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