Used a Wilton cake frosting knife, very thin and flexible to break the bond between the fiberglass and the clear celephane tape. You can see the air bubble grow as you work the knife under the surface.
Cut the fiberglass over the bolt hole using the Dremel and a variety of bits. The very thin cheap abrasive bits worked the best as they did not grab the edges of the bolt. They really don't have a cutting edge on them, just some diamond abrasive. Cut just enough to get the socket over the head of the bolt. Will have to round it out after removal. Took about 1.5 hrs for both bolts. Hold the Dremel with two hands, it will want to jump on you. Removed the two pivot bolts. They will have to be replaced as the grinding marked up the heads a bit.
Thought removal of the canopy was going to be a chore but it came off VERY easily. No pops, crackles or squeaks. The wax I used worked!! Lifted the aft end about an inch on both sides, Renee assisting. Then slid the canopy aft until there was clearance near the forward tips and lifted the assembly up and off. Put the canopy on the workbench.
Marked the center line of the canopy by merely connecting the lines on the left and the right with a straightedge.
Then used the tools as shown in the photo to sand to the line. Left a little more more material below the canopy skirt line, for the first cut.
Reinstalled the canopy to recheck and remark the canopy skirt line. More sanding on Wednesday. Have the canopy skirt line, the bolt holes and the forward tips to do.
Time Today - 6 hours
