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11-14-2012, 10:15 PM
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Rivet Master 
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nilesrob
Add a little drama with some bullet holes...
We have a similar beauty mark. Just shows you use your trailer for its intended purpose - on the road!
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They cause a lot of discussion - ask me how I know!
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2015 25' Eddie Bauer Int'l FBQ / 2023 Ford Lightning ER
2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
 
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11-14-2012, 10:44 PM
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Rivet Master 
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,376
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Michigander
I'm confused. How would a rivet hide or fix the dimple?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JDS
Don't really know but suspect that it would just fill up the dent.
John S.
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 Hi, I believe the idea is to drill a hole in the center of the dent, pull it out, and fill the drilled hole with a rivet.
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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11-14-2012, 10:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,376
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Hi, This is how I covered up my boo boo.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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11-15-2012, 05:25 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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First.....
Seal the damage to the clearcoat....
"Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor."
Horace
Bob
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11-15-2012, 07:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Excella
Bowie
, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,345
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ag&Au
My Opinion:
No one should be allowed to advise him to leave it there, until they have posted a photo of a ding they have chosen to "leave there" on their trailer. 
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Slightly more than dings... These were on the trailer when we bought it. We would like to fix them eventually, but we're looking at new sheet metal and a bunch of money. Fortunately the skin isn't ripped so they don't leak....just look bad.
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2014 Ram 2500 Crew Cab with Cummins 6.7L Diesel
Sold but not forgotten: 1991 Airstream B190
Sold: 2006 F-250 6.0L Powerstroke Supercab
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11-15-2012, 08:29 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7,649
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Every dent we have, I did, and, in most cases, can remember the bonehead move I made to cause it.
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11-15-2012, 09:57 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
2007 Base Camp
Elk Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 657
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If you can't stand imperfection... don't take your Airstream out of the hanger...
Anyway as far as the repair, Dent Wizards and like can't do a lot for us 'Streamers. The tools they use require access to the dent from behind, so for an exterior skin dent, you are going to need to remove interior panels. I guess if you don't mind doing some drilling and re-riveting, you could take it to them opened up...
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11-15-2012, 10:21 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 28' International CCD
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,423
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It will never be right.
Call your insurance agent.
Thats is what insurance is for
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11-18-2012, 03:27 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1975 31' Sovereign
cary
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 150
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Their is a gentlemen named Stan that very well could help you out, I'm not sure to his user name here, but he is in the Gainesville area in Florida and deals with airstreams as a professional, and on a professional level. Should try looking him up and get advice from him.
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11-18-2012, 09:16 PM
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2014 Bowlus Road Chief
Cumming
, Iowa
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 370
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shadeemry
Their is a gentlemen named Stan that very well could help you out, I'm not sure to his user name here, but he is in the Gainesville area in Florida and deals with airstreams as a professional, and on a professional level. Should try looking him up and get advice from him.
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Hi Shadeemry, I'd like to contact Stan - do you have any further contact info on him?
Thanks,
John S.
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11-19-2012, 02:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,966
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The Hindi would consider that ding in the forehead a blessing.
So, I'd put a rhinestone or Swarvoski crystal there. (Good selection of sizes and shapes at Michael's Craft Store).
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11-19-2012, 04:22 PM
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2014 Bowlus Road Chief
Cumming
, Iowa
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 370
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly at Night
The Hindi would consider that ding in the forehead a blessing.
So, I'd put a rhinestone or Swarvoski crystal there. (Good selection of sizes and shapes at Michael's Craft Store).
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A blessing!! Now that's a new twist that I'll have to consider. 
John S.
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