Lil Guy 5 wide reskin

Posted:
Mon Oct 14, 2019 4:09 pm
by SailingTD
So I have a Little Guy 5 wide, 2005. There is a bubble under the skin right in the middle of the front curve. No leaks, so not sure what caused it. My decals are a bit faded. So....I thought about reskinning the whole thing (top and sides) in aluminum. Has anyone done that with a Little Guy 5 wide? Not sure what it would cost vs. reskin with a replacement sheet. I like the aluminum look, so any thoughts are appreciated.
Re: Lil Guy 5 wide reskin

Posted:
Tue Oct 15, 2019 12:39 pm
by tony.latham
So I have a Little Guy 5 wide, 2005. There is a bubble under the skin right in the middle of the front curve.
I thought the early Little Guy's were sheathed with aluminum? What does this have on it? (I know this isn't any help.)
T
Re: Lil Guy 5 wide reskin

Posted:
Tue Oct 15, 2019 6:49 pm
by SailingTD
tony.latham wrote:So I have a Little Guy 5 wide, 2005. There is a bubble under the skin right in the middle of the front curve.
I thought the early Little Guy's were sheathed with aluminum? What does this have on it? (I know this isn't any help.)
T
This isn't the Silver Shadow, but just the 5 Wide. Parts (rear curve) are fiberglass.
Re: Lil Guy 5 wide reskin

Posted:
Tue Oct 15, 2019 7:34 pm
by tony.latham
Parts (rear curve) are fiberglass.
I haven't skinned a 5-wide for a few years with aluminum. I don't think the tariffs have helped.
Look at Vintage Technologies for the needed trim.
Tony