On the standard 2024-T3 panel found on the early airstreams, the alclad
(short for aluminum cladding) is about .005" of pure Al aluminum. Soft
a a baby's butt. Acts as a barrier to the alloyed material of the
panel, which would corrode faster if exposed to weather due to the other
elements it contains.
RJ.
Berger Roger wrote:
>
> I saw something about the outer thickness of Alcad on
> the old Airstreams. Is .05 inches correct (1/20 ")?
> This would be a little thinner than 1/16, which seems
> pretty thick for something that has to be polished, if
> careful. What is the total thickness of the metal?
>
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