My Alternate Wings Ver. 2.0

[61shastacompact]

Some of you may have read about my wing build here: vintageshasta.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wings&action=display&thread=327

I found that the aluminum that I used for the facing of the wing was too soft, showed scratches quite easily and would not buff to a nice shine. After seeing some wings made with stainless steel I decided to reface mine with mirror polished stainless steel. I was able to get the SS here: www.shopstarlandmetals.com/stainless-steel-sheets.aspx

I really like the difference and my only complaint is that if anything they may be too shiny. ;D

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[Atomic Addiction]

Nice Jim.

What gauge did you use? I wonder if their 24 gauge would crease easily. I like the creased wings myself but not apposed to using stainless if I can afford it.

Brian

[tkcopley]

Those are some shiny wings! LOL! I can almost imagine as you are driving down the road and eveyone sees their image in the wings as they stare at your baby with delight!

[61shastacompact]

I believe that I used the 24 gauge Brian and I am sure you could add the creases as this seller is doing here: vintageshasta.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=partsforsale&action=display&thread=1846

I was just afraid that I would screw it up, so I stuck with the smooth finish.

[Bow_Tied]

Very nice.

24 guage is fairly thin and I would think should crease ok depending on the method/tooling.

I recommend the use of stainless steel screws if you haven't used them. Regular screws if they rust could stain the stainless.

I have not made my wings yet but I think stainless is a great idea. I think a coat of car wax might work nicely?

[61shastacompact]

Thanks Ron. All hardware and screws are SS on this trailer now. I will coat with wax if necessary, but my trailer is a garage queen and only comes outside to play/camp.