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08-29-2011, 12:29 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1991 35' Airstream 350
Laurel
, Maryland
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Anyone ever try to polish the bumpers?
I just polished the front bumper while I waited for the hurricane to arrive. Looks pretty good to me. Rear bumper is next. Then I need to mount the front tag/plate below the front bumper. Thanks for looking, Steve G
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08-29-2011, 01:06 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1982 31' Airstream 310
Dayton
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That looks really nice. It never occurred to me to polish the bumpers.
Once you start you have to finish though.
I think I'll go out & try a small corner. Pete
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08-29-2011, 02:26 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Laurel
, Maryland
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Yes, it's addictive
First it was the wheels then on to the bumpers. It may be too shiny? I'm an old hot rodder so having it shine like chrome just looks right to me. I wonder if these parts shined like this when they were new?
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08-29-2011, 02:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by t7389sg
I just polished the front bumper while I waited for the hurricane to arrive. Looks pretty good to me. Rear bumper is next. Then I need to mount the front tag/plate below the front bumper. Thanks for looking, Steve G
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What did you use? The bump looks great!
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08-29-2011, 02:44 PM
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1991 35' Airstream 350
Laurel
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Gord's polish is what I used. It is not a real polish but more of some kind of cleaner that takes off corrosion. I did use a Dual Action machine polisher which probably accounts for the high level of shine. The hard part is stripping off the clear coat so you can get to the aluminum beneath. The rear bumper is the last thing I plan on polishing as I like the look of the clear coat on the body as OEM.
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08-29-2011, 02:55 PM
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1999 28' Excella
Frederick
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Steve, if you are an old hot rodder, then you know that there is no such thing as "too shiny" (unless it's a rat rod!) LOL
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08-29-2011, 06:18 PM
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1985 27' Sovereign
Defiance
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WoW! That looks great1
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08-29-2011, 08:50 PM
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1989 37' Airstream 370
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That looks fantastic!!
I'm in the middle of polishing my entire 325. I've got a long way t go before attacking the wheels and bumpers. Thanks for the inspiration. What type of wheel or pad did you use with the Gord's? I bought some from Gord (what a character!) a while ago, but haven't really tried it yet.
Charly.
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08-30-2011, 03:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Jamestown
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I do think the wheels had a nice shine.
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08-30-2011, 09:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
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wow, never thought about the bumpers or wheels for that matter. Tell us what type of 'dual-action' buffer you have, and where to purchase one. I'm in the market for a replacement, but really don't want to spend 3K like Myrtle Lynn did, lol. Thanks, Derek
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08-30-2011, 10:14 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Laurel
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My dual action buffer
is labeled McGuires but I bet it is made by porter cable or someone like that. It was given to me by a good friend in return for rebuilding his engine off his Vespa scooter. He gave me 3 pads with it. Heavy, medium and fine. I used each one twice on the bumper. The only hint I can give you when you try this is to wear an apron. It gets messy. Steve G
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08-30-2011, 01:17 PM
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For lazy boys (like myself), I've had semi good luck just removing the bumper and using "Mother's" wheel polish.
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08-30-2011, 03:49 PM
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1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
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I found my Cyclo on Craigslist for $100, Crazee... I would get one of those!
As far as bumper polishing goes.... Mine is rear is broken... if I get it MIG or TIG welded, and polished, will it polish/match/blend ok?
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08-30-2011, 04:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keyair
Mine is rear is broken... if I get it MIG or TIG welded, and polished, will it polish/match/blend ok?
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Picky, picky, picky. Andy has one for around $400.00.
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08-30-2011, 05:45 PM
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1984 34.5' Airstream 345
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LOL, Mike, I would love to just spring for a new one... but I have other things to buy first.
If I have to I will Hurculiner that too!   
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08-30-2011, 05:57 PM
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Well, it's like with Dan; I never thought he'd get on the road, but, boy howdy, he went the distance!
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09-09-2011, 05:03 PM
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1982 28' Airstream 280
Port Angeles
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Leary
Well, it's like with Dan; I never thought he'd get on the road, but, boy howdy, he went the distance!
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Man a guy goes out of town for a few days and people start talking about him.  By the way we're pushing 9,000 miles here in New Brunswick.
I'm still waiting to see Keyair cast off the lines and see if the wheels will still roll. I think Dadstoy finally found the asphalt.
Cheers, Dan
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09-14-2011, 08:36 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Key West
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartstream
Man a guy goes out of town for a few days and people start talking about him. By the way we're pushing 9,000 miles here in New Brunswick.
I'm still waiting to see Keyair cast off the lines and see if the wheels will still roll. I think Dadstoy finally found the asphalt.
Cheers, Dan |
Ya but my boat is a ground and it does not not look like it is coming off even at the full moon this year. Next summer I hope to meet up with you guys.
josh
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