Rivets
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michellelegs
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Rivets
Can Captain Tolleys be used on the sides of Avion with Olympic rivets?
1986 34V Silver Edition
Re: Rivets
Capt Tolly’s is great for finding hidden leaks, especially on rivets.
If it sucks into a rivet, there was an air gap. Do be mindful to wipe off any drips or runoff while it is still wet as it’s fairly tenacious when dry. A little goes a long way.
A really good technique for testing a rivets integrity is use a suction cup, I use an 1 1/2” one from a shower caddy, and see if it holds suction over a rivet. If it does, you’re good, if not, use Tolly’s. Doesn’t work on rivets that are on a seam as the seam won’t allow suction but there are plenty of other rivets to test.
Ian
If it sucks into a rivet, there was an air gap. Do be mindful to wipe off any drips or runoff while it is still wet as it’s fairly tenacious when dry. A little goes a long way.
A really good technique for testing a rivets integrity is use a suction cup, I use an 1 1/2” one from a shower caddy, and see if it holds suction over a rivet. If it does, you’re good, if not, use Tolly’s. Doesn’t work on rivets that are on a seam as the seam won’t allow suction but there are plenty of other rivets to test.
Ian
1978 26M
1964 SilverStreak Sabre
1977 Airstream Sovereign (in a million pieces)
1964 SilverStreak Sabre
1977 Airstream Sovereign (in a million pieces)