Guys

I would like to know how some of you are finishing your foam sprint car wings.

What I mean by this is how are you coating the foam? Are you using Monokote? Are you using an epoxy finish then a Monokote? Are you doing something completely different altogether?

I have tried Monokote and other "sign" vinyl, but the adhesion does not last long and the coating is lifting up off of the foam.

Any tips, tricks, or general information is appreciated.

Thanks,
Joe
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Joe put that wing in the garbage call fred murry and get his wing best on the market

Joe put that wing in the garbage call fred murry and get his wing best on the market

I have two of Fred's wings. I like them a great deal; they are well built.

However, since the new rules mandate me raising my wing height in order to comply, I am looking to run a foam wing that weighs less and limits the amount of weight I have "up in the air".

Fred builds a great wing; don't get me wrong.

Joe
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Got my wing almost 2 inches above top rail turned low 5.8 second laps at lpr first time out I have flew plane for years and in my oppion a airfoil works better with it higer a wing works off low and high presure

Got my wing almost 2 inches above top rail turned low 5.8 second laps at lpr first time out I have flew plane for years and in my oppion a airfoil works better with it higer a wing works off low and high presure


I am not going to argue the pros and cons about wing height; at least not on this conference. ;)

Bring that sprint car to MPR this summer.

Regardless of where a wing is effective or not effective, if anyone has any input regarding the finishing of a foam wing, please pass along any information you have.

Joe
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No problem joe not trying to argue hope you get your info

Joe,
I have had pretty good luck with this stuff..... I think it has a lot better adhesion... real sticky! And its a little thicker. I have noticed that when applying to the foam it has or needs to be cleaned well.... I usually just blow it off with the air hose to get rid of the loose foam. Looks different and you can cover a bunch of wings with 10 yds.

Tanner

http://www.signwarehouse.com/p-VC-2410-CF2-GNMTL.html

http://www.signwarehouse.com/shop/graphics/00000001/M_CF_GNM2_c.jpg

24" x 10 yds
Code: VC-2410-CF2-GNMTL
Price: $31.50
Ship Weight: 5.00 lbs.

Joe,
I have had pretty good luck with this stuff..... I think it has a lot better adhesion... real sticky! And its a little thicker. I have noticed that when applying to the foam it has or needs to be cleaned well.... I usually just blow it off with the air hose to get rid of the loose foam. Looks different and you can cover a bunch of wings with 10 yds.

Tanner

http://www.signwarehouse.com/p-VC-2410-CF2-GNMTL.html

http://www.signwarehouse.com/shop/graphics/00000001/M_CF_GNM2_c.jpg

24" x 10 yds
Code: VC-2410-CF2-GNMTL
Price: $31.50
Ship Weight: 5.00 lbs.

Tanner-

Have you experienced any lifting of the vinyl once it is in place?

I guess what I am thinking is that if the carbon fiber vinyl adheres well enough, I could get black, white, or whatever color as long as the brand and type of vinyl was the same.

Thanks,
Joe

Joe..... I truly have not had a problem with this covering.
Actually have to be careful not to pull the Velcro off the covering
and I use the commercial strength Velcro. I have covered both the
WCM and the QSM foam with great results..... And I think
they are both a little different in texture. Something I've thought
about is using a super super thin layer of Gorilla Glue... Minus the water
and sandwich between some soft foam for a few hours. If this stuff
ever comes up, that will be my next step.

Hey Joe .... Do you know of anyone from your track
heading down our way this weekend..... if so I could send some that
that way for you to try out.

Tanner

Hey Joe .... Do you know of anyone from your track
heading down our way this weekend..... if so I could send some that
that way for you to try out.

Tanner

I am not sure if Bob Elliott or Larry Hopson are heading down. If they are there, I am sure they would gladly bring a piece back for me.

I looked over my wing tonight. I think some of the lifting that takes place is related to the weather as the film was not that bad tonight. I will still welcome something a bit better. :)

Thanks in advance!

Joe
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I am not sure if Bob Elliott or Larry Hopson are heading down. If they are there, I am sure they would gladly bring a piece back for me.

I looked over my wing tonight. I think some of the lifting that takes place is related to the weather as the film was not that bad tonight. I will still welcome something a bit better. :)

Thanks in advance!

Joe
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I bet Bob comes.... I will throw it in my trailer and pass it on. If not I will get with you next week and mail you some.

bob and larry will be there:thumbsup: