When it first came out, they advertised you could cover a tennis ball with one piece. I bet somebody $20 (a fair amount back then) it was possible and won the bet.

Lots of coverings that would work that easy also had problems with strength. I'm looking at a wing I solartexed back in the 80s that's leaning against the wall beside this desk. It's still good to go and looks decent. Of course, it's a glider wing and gliders can last a LONNNGGGGG time.