Re: Astroshield?

I used Astroshield in the late 60's when I lived in Florida. I bought a
can from a fellow that worked at the Space Center (KSC). He told me that
they were experimenting with this product by applying it to the outside of
missiles and rockets (Saturn V). It was used to reduce the drag on space
craft thereby reducing heat buildup and achieving faster speeds. As far
as I know, this is the truth. The one thing I do know is that it works.
It produces a deep shine, slick surface, and actually does last at least 4
to 5 months. After many car washings the lustre and shine was still there.
I still use it. The only way you'll know is to try it.

I used Astroshield in the late 60's when I lived in Florida. I bought a
can from a fellow that worked at the Space Center (KSC). He told me that
they were experimenting with this product by applying it to the outside of
missiles and rockets (Saturn V). It was used to reduce the drag on space
craft thereby reducing heat buildup and achieving faster speeds. As far
as I know, this is the truth. The one thing I do know is that it works.
It produces a deep shine, slick surface, and actually does last at least 4
to 5 months. After many car washings the lustre and shine was still
there.
I still use it. The only way you'll know is to try it.
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And your affiliation with the company is ... ???

Let me guess, CHIEF SPAMMER ????

Interesting, nasa have been pioneering the use of ribblet surfaces for drag
reduction, as super smooth surfaces actually *increase* drag.
http://aerodyn.org/Drag/riblets.html

J

"wjphoto" <wjphoto (AT) nospambellsouth (DOT) net> wrote

I used Astroshield in the late 60's when I lived in Florida. I bought a
can from a fellow that worked at the Space Center (KSC). He told me that
they were experimenting with this product by applying it to the outside of
missiles and rockets (Saturn V). It was used to reduce the drag on space
craft thereby reducing heat buildup and achieving faster speeds. As far
as I know, this is the truth. The one thing I do know is that it works.
It produces a deep shine, slick surface, and actually does last at least 4
to 5 months. After many car washings the lustre and shine was still
there.
I still use it. The only way you'll know is to try it.

Coyoteboy wrote:

Interesting, nasa have been pioneering the use of ribblet surfaces for drag
reduction, as super smooth surfaces actually *increase* drag.
http://aerodyn.org/Drag/riblets.html

J

One reason why golf balls have dimples.

"wjphoto" <wjphoto (AT) nospambellsouth (DOT) net> wrote in message
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I used Astroshield in the late 60's when I lived in Florida. I bought a
can from a fellow that worked at the Space Center (KSC). He told me that
they were experimenting with this product by applying it to the outside of
missiles and rockets (Saturn V). It was used to reduce the drag on space
craft thereby reducing heat buildup and achieving faster speeds. As far
as I know, this is the truth. The one thing I do know is that it works.
It produces a deep shine, slick surface, and actually does last at least 4
to 5 months. After many car washings the lustre and shine was still

there.

I still use it. The only way you'll know is to try it.

"Peter Bozz" <spam (AT) rama (DOT) com> wrote

Coyoteboy wrote:
Interesting, nasa have been pioneering the use of ribblet surfaces for
drag
reduction, as super smooth surfaces actually *increase* drag.
http://aerodyn.org/Drag/riblets.html

J

One reason why golf balls have dimples.

Using riblet technology requires riblets of specific sizes (different for
air or water). Commonly 0.02mm to 0.10 mm high and correctly spaced. A
very smooth plate is aerodynamically better than a rough plate, but
carefully constructed riblets are better than a perfectly smooth plate,
essentially by controlling and modifying the surface eddies and turbulance.

-Russ.