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Old April 20th 06, 10:35 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Painting aluminum glider trailer

John Murphy wrote:
I have a 20+ year old trailer for my G102. Presently, its bare sheet
aluminum. I want to paint it white to reduce the amount of heat
absorbed by the trailer skin.


Clear reflective metal absorbs less heat than any paint, even white.

Stefan