[VAC] Re: Preparing Skin for Polishing

[Charlie/Betty Burke <cbburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The first two pieces are held on with studs cast into the back. The
later cast letter sets were done the same way. The skin is drilled
during construction and the piece is placed and capture nuts are applied
from the inside. The accepted procedure is to use a putty knife placed
behind the piece to cut the studs. When reapplying them drill holes in
the piece that correspond to the old stud holes and reattach with
colored rivets. If you can't hit the old hole seal it with a dab of
Vulkem and drill a new one.
Reflectors are either riveted on or double stick taped. Sometimes both
are used. Pry carefully.

Charlie