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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Rear rubberized wing

My rear wing on my 88 formula needs to be repainted and prepped . I was woundering if anyone had any ideas of what materials I need or could use to repair it. Thanks for any help.
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Re: Rear rubberized wing

I have the same problem with the ducktail on my 88 "Bandit II" so if you hear of anything tat does not get posted please let me know
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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Re: Rear rubberized wing

No problem .
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 01:36 AM
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Re: Rear rubberized wing

I need to do this too!

mine is all cracked up, I was thinking fiberglass, but that is a lot to fiberglass.
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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Re: Rear rubberized wing

Buy a fiberglass replacement. There is no long term solution to repairing them.
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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Re: Rear rubberized wing

im not $500 wealthy right now for a wing..is there anything i can use to strip the paint off the old wing without eating the rubber?
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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Re: Rear rubberized wing

Originally Posted by AmorgetRS
There is no long term solution to repairing them.
sad but true. mine died a long time ago i think hawks has them new for a decent price, but i havent really checked lately
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