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04-30-2013, 05:24 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1985 31' Excella
Birmingham
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 57
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1985 Excella.
Hey. We are new to the airstream life. I was wondering, is it possible to get the mirror shine on a 1985 Excella? My husband says no, but I won't go down without a fight. I realize it over 200 hours of work. But. Is it possible?
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04-30-2013, 06:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 31' Sovereign
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,137
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It can be done but it isn't easy.
Search for posts by Beckybillrae about her 86 Sovereign. We met her at Indiana Dunes and her rig was amazing.
Mike
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04-30-2013, 06:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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Mike is right--it can be done--(and it was great meeting Mike & his wife at the Dunes!) My Sovereign is going off to a new owner tomorrow. The polish job was a lot of work, mostly because of the size of the trailer. Here are my last pictures I had taken of she & I before she goes off into the horizon.
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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04-30-2013, 06:45 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1985 31' Excella
Birmingham
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by n2916s
It can be done but it isn't easy.
Search for posts by Beckybillrae about her 86 Sovereign. We met her at Indiana Dunes and her rig was amazing.
Mike
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Thanks I searched it. Unbelievable.
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04-30-2013, 06:52 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1985 31' Excella
Birmingham
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beckybillrae
Mike is right--it can be done--(and it was great meeting Mike & his wife at the Dunes!) My Sovereign is going off to a new owner tomorrow. The polish job was a lot of work, mostly because of the size of the trailer. Here are my last pictures I had taken of she & I before she goes off into the horizon.
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Omg. I'm so jealous. I'm 50 yrs old and I really want to do it. You will be my inspiration.! I may be asking questions along the way. Where are you? I'm in Alabama
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04-30-2013, 07:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tartimisi
Omg. I'm so jealous. I'm 50 yrs old and I really want to do it. You will be my inspiration.! I may be asking questions along the way. Where are you? I'm in Alabama
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I'm in Northwest Indiana. But the trailer is going to Atlanta eventually. And, by the way, I'm 52 and in the middle of polishing my Bambi II, which is shorter, but much more steps to polishing than the Sovereign was. The big thing about it is the first polish job & the fact that you have to do it every year (unless you have indoor storage). I did cover it this last winter & the results were fantastic. I'll be covering my Bambi II when she's finished. Have a big bottle of Ibuprofen ready
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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04-30-2013, 07:16 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1985 31' Excella
Birmingham
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beckybillrae
I'm in Northwest Indiana. But the trailer is going to Atlanta eventually. And, by the way, I'm 52 and in the middle of polishing my Bambi II, which is shorter, but much more steps to polishing than the Sovereign was. The big thing about it is the first polish job & the fact that you have to do it every year (unless you have indoor storage). I did cover it this last winter & the results were fantastic. I'll be covering my Bambi II when she's finished. Have a big bottle of Ibuprofen ready
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I'll run to SAMs for the Advil. I've watched a few YouTube videos on polishing and I've read thru so many threads my eyes are crossed. Where would you suggest I start. If you're not interested in pointing me in a direction, I totally understand. Thanks
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04-30-2013, 07:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
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You need to strip the clearcoat. I used Removall 220 which, from what I understand, they don't make anymore. Look at Vintage Trailer Supply & see what they are selling for clearcoat removal. They're the best place to go for everything you need for your trailer.
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Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
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04-30-2013, 07:31 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1985 31' Excella
Birmingham
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beckybillrae
You need to strip the clearcoat. I used Removall 220 which, from what I understand, they don't make anymore. Look at Vintage Trailer Supply & see what they are selling for clearcoat removal. They're the best place to go for everything you need for your trailer.
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Thanks. That's where I'll start!
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09-20-2013, 03:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 32' Excella
Currently Looking...
Canton
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,342
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We've had great luck with clear coat removal using Citristrip.
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