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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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Default Re: Polished y-pipe with teflon coating

Originally Posted by Maxwell
they might have a 220 grit polish to the wings. I know full scale gliders pilots rough up the get coats on the planes surface to gain an egde durring cross country races
BTW, I was not being a smart @$$ when I asked that - although it could be read that way. Every plane I have seen appears quite shiny and 'slick' although I've never been close enough to see just how smooth they are.

Interesting info regarding the 220 grit finish.

SQ
 
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