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Step C: Fitting the Mounts
In this step of the process, you will fit the mounts into the coach roof wells. Once you be-
gin working with epoxy, things will move quickly, so be sure you have everything at hand.
At this point, the mounts should still be temporarily fitted to the cradle, so you will be
handling the cradle as a whole.
It is important to protect the bolts running through the center of each mount from epoxy
overflow, because they will be removed one more time before installation is complete.
Stuff the lower end of the bolt holes with a small amount of plastic wrap and place a small
piece of masking tape over the top of each bolt. This will prevent epoxy from being
squeezed up through the hole and sticking to the bolt.
Filling the wells with epoxy
Now you're ready to connect the matching pieces in earnest. Mix a batch of epoxy (such as
West System 105 Resin with 205 Fast Cure Hardener). Cover both contact surfaces with a
layer of clear epoxy: first, all surfaces of the mounts, and second, the insides of the wells
(including the extra ½” ring around the top of each well). Once these sections have a layer
of epoxy, add some adhesive filler to the same batch of epoxy (such as West System 406)
and partially fill each well with the thickened mixture. This epoxy will fill any void be-
neath the mounts and will be squeezed up along the walls of each well. Use enough epoxy
for some to be squeezed out the top when the mounts are pushed into place. Now place the
cradle with its protruding mounts into position and press firmly. Then weigh the cradle
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