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    Default PVC moulding fairings

    I have heard and read that streamlined lift strut fairings can be made using PVC moulding that you can buy at a hardware store i.e. Home Depot or Lowes. Anyone know about this and if so, which moulding is it?

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    The fairings that KF sells are PVC, I have not seen anything like them from a generic source.
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    Default Re: PVC moulding fairings

    Don't know the specifics, but the molding some have used is a foam core door frame molding. The pieces have a slight positive contour and are used in pairs, back to back. They are glued together and then to the aft side of the lift strut.

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    I haven't got 'm, yet, but will have. I flew hanggliders and they use these kinds as well.

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    The ones from Streamline are pretty nice. Looks like you have to rivet them to the strut. The price is definately right.

    I believe thats what I was looking for. I hear you can use PVC instead of wood so maybe a little filler, sanding and some paint and I would be in business. Thanks abunch.

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