Due to issues experienced by other builders who used a release agent and sealant (panel sticks and difficult to remove - some damage reported), decided to apply a layer of black electrical tape.
AIRCRAFT UNDER CONSTRUCTION METHOD Upper forward fuselage skin already removed. (step 1)
Applied single layer of black electrical tape to upper end of F-1201H upper forward fuselage doubler. Cut away tape where it covered screw holes. (step 2)