I have opted to make my windshied retainer from fiberglass rather than aluminum. After cleaing both the boot cowl and windshield, I cleco'd the windshield in place and applied duct tape around the exterior periphery. My last layer was applied vertical to make a smooth transition as the windshield comes around the sides of the boot cowl.
Next I applied several coats of car wax to the duct tape and spread plastic over every surface that could get resin dripped on it. The windshield itself already has a protective film on it so I just spread some car wax on that surface as well, about 2" above the duct tape.
LH side of windshield taped for retainer application
Front of windshield ready for fiberglass
RH side of windshield ready for fiberlass application
