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Old 06-29-2013, 03:55 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bogurt View Post
Anyone used mesh such as screen door mesh etc for aero parts? I know its not as slick as something solid, but im pretty sure the surface friction would be minimal in comparisson to the advantage gained by redirecting the airflow. Anyways I want to try mesh since its somewhat see through to and decently durable. Any negative input before I build a kammback for my new beetle using mesh stretched over a light weight frame?
If the screen is over an air-tight region it can help,but if there's any place air can flow to underneath,it won't do any good at all.
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