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10-10-2017, 07:09 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 29' Ambassador
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2016
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Stripped interior wall
Hi All -
I have searched for the answer to this question on the forum but haven't found anything.
I am renovating a 76 Ambassador and have stripped off the vinyl on the interior walls / skin and am pretty please with the outcome of the aluminum.
My original plan was to strip and repaint the walls but since these look so clean we were thinking about keeping them. However, before we decide to go with that approach I'd like to make sure it a good one.
Questions:
What are the concerns of keeping the raw aluminum skins?
Is there a lot of maintenance required other than wiping off finger prints?
Is corrosion a concern?
Is polishing or some kind of clear coat required? If so, I am not interested in doing either and will paint them.
I've attached some pictures of the stripped walls.
Thanks in advance!
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10-11-2017, 11:12 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 29' Ambassador
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 140
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Bump. Any thoughts here?
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10-11-2017, 11:23 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
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My suspicion is that no one, including me, has dealt with this exact issue.
However, for what it's worth, I have a 2007 with a shiny aluminum interior, and I don't think it is clear coated at all. So far, fingerprints are not an issue.
What worries me is grease from cooking, and my solution is to put a coat of decent wax on the aluminum. The exact choice is a matter of opinion--I use high-quality car wax of whatever brand I'm using on my cars...
Raw aluminum forms a protective coat of aluminum oxide, which dulls the surface a bit, but if you have a coat of wax over it, it stays fairly shiny...
Sorry I don't have anything more definitive. Try searching forum for data on cleaning and preventing corrosion? From your pictures, the walls look to be in superb shape...
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10-11-2017, 11:35 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Excella
2011 19' Flying Cloud
Santa Ynez
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I put raw aluminum on kitchen wall and decided it was not a good choice and then used stainless steel in shower and bathroom. The aluminum being as soft as it is will not hold up to any cleaning without extreme care if you intend it to stay perfect, just the handling during install left smudges that do not come out . After looking at new trailers I'm pretty confident they are clear coated panels
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10-11-2017, 11:57 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 29' Ambassador
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AlinCal
I put raw aluminum on kitchen wall and decided it was not a good choice and then used stainless steel in shower and bathroom. The aluminum being as soft as it is will not hold up to any cleaning without extreme care if you intend it to stay perfect, just the handling during install left smudges that do not come out . After looking at new trailers I'm pretty confident they are clear coated panels
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Thanks for the reply. Was the aluminum you put in the kitchen the stripped original walls or new aluminum? Oddly, when I handle these sheets they do not leave smudges.
Did the sheets in the kitchen display corrosion over time?
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10-11-2017, 12:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AlinCal
I put raw aluminum on kitchen wall and decided it was not a good choice and then used stainless steel in shower and bathroom. The aluminum being as soft as it is will not hold up to any cleaning without extreme care if you intend it to stay perfect, just the handling during install left smudges that do not come out . After looking at new trailers I'm pretty confident they are clear coated panels
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Its possible it is clear coated in some manner--Our AS does have a shiny interior (blinding at times) but I have not yet had to do much cleaning. Fingerprints do wipe off easily.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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10-11-2017, 02:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1979 23' Safari
Wayland
, New York
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Maybe just wax it to help keep it clean. Your results look great! I can definitely see the desire to keep it.
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10-11-2017, 02:34 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
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Estancia
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1. Nylac is a clear finish in a rattle can. Goes on easy, quick, looks and works great. Is a bit pricey but worth it.
2.How did you strip the interior skins? How big a job was it? Looks great
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10-11-2017, 02:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 29' Ambassador
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2016
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Thanks. I’ll look into those. Waxing was something I was hoping to get a way with. Are you thinking that will help prevent corrosion?
I stripped the vinyl layer with Jasco applied a lot, used about 5 gallons.
To remove the adhesive I applied a lot Acetone to a 3’x 3’ area and used an soft brush to scrub with an extension pole.
This only removed partial amount of adhesive.
Then would power wash off.
Then apply Jasco to remaining adhesive and power wash off immediate.
Repeat as necessary. Usually 2-3 time to get it all the way gone.
Then one more final wipe down with Acetone then finish off with mineral spirits.
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10-11-2017, 02:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Excella
2011 19' Flying Cloud
Santa Ynez
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tabney0315
Thanks for the reply. Was the aluminum you put in the kitchen the stripped original walls or new aluminum? Oddly, when I handle these sheets they do not leave smudges.
Did the sheets in the kitchen display corrosion over time?
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It was new aluminum. Don't remember the grade but it came with thin cardboard between the sheets to keep it from scratching against the next. No corrision it's only been 6 mo. I did use pledge spray wax attempting to gain some protection
I would have clear coated prior to putting up if I redid it.
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10-11-2017, 03:01 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 29' Ambassador
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2016
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It took a lot of work prolly total 25 hours but I think resulted in better finish or I had different metal underneath because I know many have had gold look to theirs.
I feel like mine kinda of did have that gold hue but after removing the adhesive it went away.
If you want a very detailed approach, PM me and I’ll give my phone number to walk through it.
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10-11-2017, 07:22 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
2000 33' Land Yacht
Ball Ground
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2010
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Stripper my 1969
I had to vinyl wall paper my 1976 thinking it was my only option. My son likes mine so much we pulled a 1969 out of the woods and are restoring it. He used stripper to remove the vinyl, I thought he lost his mind. After he finished I really was impressed. We are taking parts like window trim,screens etc and polishing it. As we finish I spray with clear coat. Bought clear coat from tractor supply much cheaper then automotive products and should hold up well. Because we have stripped stuff out during the remodeling process after at lease some polishing I will put a coat all over. My hope is there will be low maintenance inside. Only time will prove if this was a good move but so far I am happy with the results.
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10-11-2017, 11:54 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
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Benton
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Here is my take. It looks cool and pristine.
I say keep it, wax it. Use no clear form of paint.
If it starts looking bad in time, “brush” the finish with steel wool and/or Scotchbrite pads. It will still look great, but just a little different than now.
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10-12-2017, 06:18 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 29' Ambassador
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2016
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Thanks J. Morgan. I’ll go with the wax approach.
Anyone have a product to recommend?
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10-12-2017, 07:09 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
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I would use any quality automotive paste wax.
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10-12-2017, 07:22 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 29' Ambassador
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 140
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Thanks. I’ll keep you all posted on how it works out.
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10-19-2017, 05:09 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1967 20' Globetrotter
Cary
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 12
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That looks awesome! We are thinking of stripping the vinyl off the walls of our 1967.
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10-20-2017, 12:19 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Vienna
, VIRGINIA
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 460
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tabney0315
I stripped the vinyl layer with Jasco applied a lot, used about 5 gallons.
To remove the adhesive I applied a lot Acetone to a 3’x 3’ area and used an soft brush to scrub with an extension pole.
This only removed partial amount of adhesive.
Then would power wash off.
Then apply Jasco to remaining adhesive and power wash off immediate.
Repeat as necessary. Usually 2-3 time to get it all the way gone.
Then one more final wipe down with Acetone then finish off with mineral spirits.
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Did you remove the panels from interior, strip and then reinstall or did you strip them in place?
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10-20-2017, 07:02 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 29' Ambassador
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 140
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I removed panels from interior and stripped them in the drive way.
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04-18-2018, 10:04 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Vienna
, VIRGINIA
Join Date: Jun 2011
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@tabney0315, how did your final interior turn out and any experience so far with the waxing Vs clear coat approaches?
What are the several holes shown in your earlier pictures for? Did you add those as part of your redo or they were original?
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