Seaplane grommet drains

[Nev]

How do I install these? Do I glue them on then apply a dollar patch over the top? Or just glue and leave ? Do I paint first then glue on the drains, or glue first then paint ? Thanks.

[nichzimmerman]

What kind of fabric? The Oratex process had me use CA glue to attach them. I painted them first.

[Nev]

I’m using polyfiber with Stewart Systems. I’ve done the gear leg drains and added dollar patches over the top which works well, but might be overkill on the empennage.

[rodsmith]

Didn't think about a drain hole on the gear legs. I just used a soldering iron to make 1/4" holes in the control surfaces since I don't plan on floats.

[Gary Wallace]

Glue them on ....dollar patches cut with pinkkng shears, paint afterward