I heard that recently Airstream began using pre-coated Alcoa aluminum panels rather than applying a clearcoat as they had previously done.
Can anyone tell me what year Airstream began using pre-coated Alcoa aluminum panels, and how well have they held up compared to the clearcoat?
Thanks!
- Charlie
I believe it was in 1999. I think it's too soon to tell. It was my understanding that some clearcoats started to fail between 5-10 years. The pre-coated stuff has barely been out in the field for 5 years.
Oasis RV in Tuscon Az has a shell sitting in their back yard that Airstream sent them several years ago to see how the clearcoat holds up in the hot desert sun - so far so good.
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