Paul Tomblin wrote:

Looking at the 5 Pipers on our flight line
(http://www.rochesterflyingclub.com/f...equipment.html), (and the four
aircraft that we've sold in the time I've belonged to the club) I'd have
to say that Piper wingtips, wheel fairings and cowls are made with
possibly the worst grade of fiberglass ever made.

That's why they're so cheap to replace. ;-)