Well long story short I knocked my flaperon off the stand and even though I caught it, it still hit the floor hard enough to damage it. It appears the only damage was on the outboard end and it was bent slightly up between the last hinge and the end at the leading edge. I would appreciate any input on first, should I replace it? I called for a price on a new one and it was very reasonable, but to crate and ship it was almost as expensive as the part. I have tried to straighten it and what you see in the pictures is about as good as I can get it. Can I just Hysol the small indentions by the hinge or what would be the best way to handle trying to make it smooth again? I was also wondering how everyone is keeping the area inside the hinge area from corroding. I live near the Ocean so corrosion is an issue. The two ends I have anodized before closing and I will anodize the inside of the hinge pin that runs the length of the flaperon. I was thinking just anodize each hinge area as well. Thanks for any advise!!
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