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Old 06-20-2015, 12:54 PM   #2141
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Old 06-20-2015, 12:55 PM   #2142
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Old 06-20-2015, 05:23 PM   #2143
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Spend the money for the Classic Ring Bases. Stop filiform, install as per AS instructions. You'll be in business.
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Old 06-20-2015, 07:15 PM   #2144
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Howard,
Are you referring to these?

http://airstreamsupply.com/New-Airst...product_id=918
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Old 06-21-2015, 06:06 AM   #2145
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Those are the ones I have. Working great.
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Old 06-21-2015, 06:17 AM   #2146
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Those are the ones I have. Working great.
Me too, look good and no problems
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Old 06-21-2015, 07:53 AM   #2147
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Tear drop light aluminum casting curved
That's it. Before AS switched to the new black gasket under the running lights, an owner with the filiform "light base" problem could get AS to donate the Classic ring bases along with the labor and fix the problem via. using the rings to cover the corroded area. In 2013 or 2014 they came out with the new improved gasket that was to avoid the problem of the base laying in direct contact with the skin clear coat.

Why don't you see if AS will do the same for you. If they provide the bases, You do the work, you would be done with the problem for good. You also caulk the bases with Acryl R, Par Bond, etc. when you are done and that insures the lights reman water resistant.

Here is your present gasket.
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Old 06-23-2015, 02:54 PM   #2148
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You mention if you are going to paint it, paint it with a/s silver ala big al's trailer. I am based in England and get all the problems mentioned in this thread....can you pls be more specific about the paint you mention....name manufacture type colour etc. thanks very much
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Old 06-24-2015, 09:36 AM   #2149
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Corrosion problems with new Airstreams

I bought a 2004 Safari with very bad filiform. In some spots it was over the rivets almost 1/4". My solution was to sand and cover. I ended up using hammertone spray paint. The edges were slightly ragged, so black pinstripe solved that and really cleaned it up. I'm very happy with the new look😀 Now I have to attack the bits around the cutouts, but it's so much better to not notice it on the belt line. Click image for larger version

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Old 06-24-2015, 09:44 AM   #2150
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Howard, Hiho, GettinAway,
I am wondering if those cast aluminum ring bases should go on dome marker lights as well. Do they work up there with the curve?
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Old 06-24-2015, 09:45 AM   #2151
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SB55, that's actually a cool idea for beltline.
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The dome lights have a different base.
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Old 06-24-2015, 01:23 PM   #2153
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Old 06-24-2015, 02:39 PM   #2154
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When I was in JC they put them on all the exterior market lights, everywhere
On my 2014 Flying Cloud 27 FB


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Curious, we're you having an issue under some, most or all and did they foot the bill?
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Old 06-24-2015, 04:11 PM   #2156
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I think Mine was one of the first ones with the new gaskets But I had read about the problems here on the forum and the trailer was new and I didn't want to take any

I asked but they would not do it for free. We agreed on a discount.

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Should've said I didn't want to take any chances


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Old 06-24-2015, 05:00 PM   #2158
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Ok thanks, I want to play my cards right. I am guessing that the wires would need to be cut and spliced so they can pass through. I'm thinking about having the dealer do it, then take them back off so I can treat the screw holes and any other filliform under the existing mounts. Then after that's done caulk them .....per Howard
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They didn't cut the wires when they put them on


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They were worried about going to wire loose when they took the old ones off


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