[David Paule]

This caught me by surprise. I was doing something with a couple of flap ribs that were surplus to my RV-3B project and I found that they were covered with a clear vinyl. Not the common blue but clear.

The only two ways I could tell it was on the parts was because on one edge, where I'd deburred it, the plastic was a bit ragged. And also because the surface felt a bit plasticy. Yes, it was on both sides of both ribs.

These flap ribs had been ordered after the kit was delivered in 2012 and I don't know when they were made.

Keep a wary eye out, friends!

Dave
(Sorry for the crappy photo.)

 

[rmartingt]

Yep, older kits had clear coating. My recollection may be very poor but it seems the blue comes off easier.

 

[n82rb]

They are both better than the white stuff.

Bob burns
N82rb. Rv-r

 

[David Paule]

This isn't - it's too hard to tell if it's there or not.

Dave

 

[Steve N.]

The flap motor cover panels in my 2002 RV-7 quick build kit had the clear plastic covering. I painted and installed them before I discovered they were covered.

 

[waterboy2110]

Same thing happened for me with the sub spare receptacles. Etched, alodine and primed them before I noticed the plastic coming up.

 

[md9680]

Yes, some of us who are taking too long to get this thing done are STILL working with clear plastic.