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Old January 9th 06, 12:03 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default trailers: fiberglass vs. metal

Eric Greenwell wrote:
Marc Ramsey wrote:
Except one could also make out the shadows of the wing saddles, etc.,
which is why we concluded it was UV damage.



What glider was this? Discoloration from two years exposure indicates a
really poor quality gel coat. The exposure during flying must have
caused considerable yellowing, too.


A DG-101 (now owned by a friend). Actually, the gel coat has stood up
remarkably well, with no obvious crazing 20 years after it was built,
but the different shades of yellowing were visible under shop lights...

Marc