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Congrats, Steve and Claudette, on your spectacular win at OSH.
Re the vunyl wrap: Does anyone know the effects on the boundary layer and airspeed? Any known drag numbers as compared to a smooth, waxed paint job?
Thanks,
John Schroeder
Lancair ES
On Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:43:27 -0400, Steve Colwell <mcmess1919@yahoo.com> wrote:
The wrapped Pulsar at OSH belongs to a friend of many years. He is an
aeronautical engineer and composites specialist who is aware of the
potential problems. Alex tested the wrapping material by attaching test
panels to the leading edges and prop before committing to the whole plane.
He has had zero peel or lift, even on a couple of patches and punctures.
The Pulsar had been flying for a couple of years and I would bet he was very
careful about prepping the surface before the vinyl was applied. If you
want quick, inexpensive (and lightweight) graphics with a small compromise
of visible seams up close this is an alternative you should look into. He
had 2 out of 3 vendors in the Los Angeles area turn him down so some
shopping will probably be required. The vinyl wrap has been around for
several years on busses, cars, vans, etc..
Steve Colwell Legacy
"Pretty awsome! And at a saving over painting.... Wow! I wonder what the
chances are of it coming off in flight. I would presume proper application
is important."
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