Um, I am going out on a limb here, but, um... a little at a time.
Gee, thanks!
What I'm getting at is that stripping clearcoat is one thing-- it comes off mostly clear. But stripping paint is a bit different-- I'd end up with gallons and gallons of stripper/cream-colored paint in my driveway, since that's the only place I have to perform the work.
Hey Marcus, I've been following your progress. I'm still pulling for the '58 in Colorado.
However, if you were to consider the Ft. Worth trailer - would you consider having it professionally stripped? Maybe the seller would consider a cost reduction to cover this.
Just a thought. Keep us posted. paula
Hey Marcus, I've been following your progress. I'm still pulling for the '58 in Colorado.
However, if you were to consider the Ft. Worth trailer - would you consider having it professionally stripped? Maybe the seller would consider a cost reduction to cover this.
Just a thought. Keep us posted. paula
Hi Paula, thanks for the follow-ups, I've appreciated your help and advice thus far and will continue to do so in the future!
I'd definitely consider having it professionally stripped, and the seller has already commented that the price is negotiable. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this, maybe from auto restoration or something else, and might have a rough idea of the cost? I don't even know who could do this for me locally, perhaps an auto body shop?
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It's like Zolatone for the driveway.
Hmmm, perhaps this feature could enhance the selling price when I decide to move? It seems to work for vintage Airstreams when the zolatone is still present and in good shape...
just wash it down the storm drain, no one will care.
Come on now, you've been to Austin, Texas-- the Berkeley of the South! My neighbors would throw a block party to lynch me!
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I too am hoping for the 58... common fidy ate
The Fidy Ate is a very cool trailer for sure. Since I know it needs new wheels, I'm thinking I like these, but they only come in an 8-inch wide version, with a +19 mm offset:
But on the plus side for the painted '62, it already has clear title and CURRENT registration here in the Republic...
There are some folks around that can do the work = I think there's a guy in Houston - also Eric the Vintage Trailer guy in your area could either do it or recommend someone - I'll ask around here for more suggestions too - since the trailer is in "our neck of the woods" and could be looked at.
There are some folks around that can do the work = I think there's a guy in Houston - also Eric the Vintage Trailer guy in your area could either do it or recommend someone - I'll ask around here for more suggestions too - since the trailer is in "our neck of the woods" and could be looked at.
Good point-- I don't suppose you'd like to take a field trip over to Cow Town in the next couple of days?? I'll make you my Airforums "bestest friend."
Also a good suggestion on Eric, although I wonder if he would end up charging more than a random auto body shop since vintage trailers are his specialty?
Yes, I agree Eric would have to charge more. If you are seriously considering the Ft. Worth trailer, I will go and give it a look. I have to go to the airport on Friday at lunchtime - so I could potentially go after that if the seller is available during the day.
Why don't you email me and we can work out the details. paula
I know there are some people in the world who can drop 8 grrr on a trailer that's 1,000 miles away without ever having seen it, but I don't happen to be one of them. My wife is wonderful and supportive, but I don't think she'd approve of me spending my newborn's entire college fund on something I've never seen. Too bad though, I really liked that one.
Still waiting to hear back on the title for the '58 in Colorado.
I've traded messages on the '62 in Fort Worth-- it has been painted a cream color for some reason. Other than that, it actually looks pretty good, it's close in proximity, and the price is right. But I'm not sure how I'd strip off all that cream-colored paint in my driveway...?
Good call on the '61. It was nice, too.
Friendly word of advice: Be careful about getting a '62. The folks that own them tend to be, how should I put this, a little on the eccentric side. They prefer grog and mead over beer, wine or a smooth scotch. Ravaging damsels, plundering and dumping grey water in the middle of night are commonplace. Brushing their teeth after eating BBQ is forbidden and they have been known to store large bits of brisket in their beards. They are an infectious lot and can be very hard to resist. Good luck.
Friendly word of advice: Be careful about getting a '62. The folks that own them tend to be, how should I put this, a little on the eccentric side. They prefer grog and mead over beer, wine or a smooth scotch. Ravaging damsels, plundering and dumping grey water in the middle of night are commonplace. Brushing their teeth after eating BBQ is forbidden and they have been known to store large bits of brisket in their beards. They are an infectious lot and can be very hard to resist. Good luck.
Good points all. '62 Overlander owners are indeed a churlish lot. Your words of warning are well-advised...
What I'm getting at is that stripping clearcoat is one thing-- it comes off mostly clear. But stripping paint is a bit different-- I'd end up with gallons and gallons of stripper/cream-colored paint in my driveway, since that's the only place I have to perform the work.
I'm just not sure how that would work out?
Marcus, I used the Napier Removall 220 to remove the clear coat off my trailer. While I admit the residue was clear the Napier did a great job and is represented to be environmentally safe. In my case I washed the residue, not much, into the grass, not a single trace remains.
I'm not so sure you'll have "gallons and gallons" of paint and stripper. Maybe? Either way you would brush the stripper on in small sections instead of doing the whole trailer at once. So you work easy panel by panel, or section by section, and you could clean up as you go along.
Remember Rome!
I'm not seeing the necessity to actually wash it off into the driveway or street. Instead wipe it off and/or perhaps using a small plastic brush or scraper. Gloves, a pail of water, and a sponge should do it. Besides it's a bit hot right now to tackle the entire trailer all at once!
Just an option.
From the website: "Napier RemovALL 220 is a brushable water-based paint and plasticoat remover that is biodegradable, non-toxic, user-friendly and environmentally safe."
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Hmmm...I keep checking in here hoping to read "I GOT ONE!!!"
Not yet, huh? No worries, it's looking for you too ~ hopefully before 1000 posts!
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Thanks Shari, I keep hoping to get to post those three words, and soon!Yes, definitely before 1K posts, although as garrulous as I tend to be, ya never know.
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They prefer grog and mead over beer, wine or a smooth scotch. Ravaging damsels, plundering and dumping grey water in the middle of night are commonplace. Brushing their teeth after eating BBQ is forbidden and they have been known to store large bits of brisket in their beards. They are an infectious lot and can be very hard to resist. Good luck.
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