Everyday objects~Anyone using any for aero?

[GasSavers_RoadWarrior]

Hi folks,

I was wondering what ideas anyone else had come up with for re-tasking common products for fairings and aero modifications.

I guess we can start the list with...
Lawn edging for air dams.
Old Election signs for spats, grille blocks, belly pan.

I've got a few ideas in mind, I bought some pool noodles on sale at the end of last summer, intending to split them down into half rounds and quarter rounds. The half rounds are going at the back of wheel arches to stop them catching so much air. The quarter rounds will get stuck around my rear hatch to provide a surface to deflect air behind the minivan more. I've been unable to do this so far, due to missing the good weather, some rust spots to treat and paint before I stick this stuff over them, and need about 10C or so air temperatures to set the paint and glue etc.

Also looking at these large, square section plastic buckets that I got laundry soap in. Think they're around 18L in size, I've also seen them with cat litter in. I'm thinking I could cut an angled section out of them to fair in the rear wheels. Also looking at the 2lb/1Kg plastic coffee cans, thinking an angled section cut from those might find an application. Seem a little small to use on the minivan, but they might suit the Escort.

Also considering the use of the flat type pool noodles as a "survivable" lower airdam section, that won't shatter if struck or rubbed.

Unfortunately I've also got to treat some rust around the arches and on the rockers too, before I start fixing anything over it. Been squirting minor spots with WD-40 for years, but it's just gonna rot out completely in months if I cover it with anything before dealing with it.

Also have some 5/8 closed cell foam strip, draft insulating strip, that I am planning to use as turbulator strip. Might get that on some places as soon as it's above freezing, paint is fine where I want to put that.

So, anyone else come up with interesting aero uses for old containers, or common products?

Road Warrior