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10-23-2011, 01:30 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 22' Sport
Airstream Coach - Other
ancramdale
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 294
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Restore the finish...Step by step
i need advise as to where to begin...and how do i post photos so we know what we are talking about,its mostly the roof in bad shape....need to learn how to navigate this site.....thanks...
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10-23-2011, 01:34 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by la nomade
i need advise as to where to begin...and how do i post photos so we know what we are talking about,its mostly the roof in bad shape....need to learn how to navigate this site.....thanks...
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Plasticote, also called clearcoat, typically lasts 5 to 6 years.
It then must be totally stripped and reapplied.
The roof always shows the aged out process first, but all of the coating on any Airstream that's 21 years old, is history.
Andy
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10-23-2011, 01:34 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,606
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Here is a good tutorial on the forums:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f138...ics-44928.html
Post #7 deals with posting pictures
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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10-23-2011, 09:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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I've started stripping and begun the polishing process. Only using the Truck Box Polish from Lowes at the moment, but it's not cutting through some of the tough oxidation. Any thoughts on which grade of Nuvite to start with. The finish isn't that bad, just some areas that no matter the amount of polishing, can't get rid of the oxidation.
Thanks, Derek
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10-24-2011, 07:28 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 1,662
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My 95 looks pretty good but I need to refinish the nose. Any thoughts or links to how I can match the factory clear coated finish? I do have the equipment to shoot clear coat.
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10-24-2011, 08:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Dakota, any good paint shop 'might' give you some hints. Otherwise, we're on the perfect place to find ways to accomplish our next project, AirForum! Of course, there's always Google too.
Thanks, Derek
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10-25-2011, 01:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1936 20' Clipper
1947 22' Liner
Curtis Wright
1989 37' Airstream 370
marshfield
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 789
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dakota
My 95 looks pretty good but I need to refinish the nose. Any thoughts or links to how I can match the factory clear coated finish? I do have the equipment to shoot clear coat.
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Dakota,
Thought you might get a kick out of this front end.....
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10-25-2011, 05:28 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 1,662
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Quote:
Originally Posted by streamquest
Dakota,
Thought you might get a kick out of this front end.....
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Purdy!
At some point I want to buff it out but too many other projects have a higher priority. I think for now I'll just refinish the hood with new graphics and try to get a finish to match the rest.
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