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06-05-2014, 12:44 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Huntington
, West Virginia
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 91
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Magic polish. Shine an Airstream in less than a day!
Yes. This is what I am looking for. Does anyone know where I can obtain?
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06-05-2014, 01:11 PM
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Rivet Master 
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
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Lol, I call BS unless the trailer is already well polished and just needs a touch up.
Polishing to a near mirror finish means removing a thin layer of aluminum, that doesn't come easy.
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06-05-2014, 01:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 29' Ambassador
1974 25' Tradewind
1974 27' Overlander
Indiana
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 677
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Well whoever invents that will be able to buy the Airstream Company and retire at the same time...but sign me up for a bottle...or two.
Bob
Indiana, PA
TAC PA-5
WBCCI 4871
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06-05-2014, 01:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 23' Safari
2005 30' Classic
1986 31' Sovereign
Lorain
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,645
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Fantasyland
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06-05-2014, 01:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
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As the Supreme Director of the Nigerian Trailer Polishing Ministry, I can assure you that we have a great supply of this compound. In order for us to release the shipment to you, we will need you to pay Nigerian export fees and receive an official export certificate of compliance.
Plus, the shipping fees must be paid in advance by wire transfer, of course.
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06-05-2014, 01:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 27' Overlander
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 796
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Sign me up!
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06-05-2014, 02:37 PM
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#7
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2 Rivet Member
Huntington
, West Virginia
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 91
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Drboyd,
Please let me know where to send my checking account and routing number. I have always relied on the kindness of strangers.
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06-05-2014, 04:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Bethel Park near Pittsburgh
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 541
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Frank at Frank's Trailer Works has it! He is going to be doing my Caravel next month after the Bash at Cooper's Lake
Ace in PA
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06-09-2014, 06:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 23' Safari
Niagara on the Lake
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 984
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I started my polishing project yesterday, 4 hours and I don't have all the clear coat stripped yet!
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1977 Safari Land Yacht
2005 Toyota Tundra SR5
2022 Toyota 4Runner SR5
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06-09-2014, 10:29 PM
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#10
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1 Rivet Member 
1975 25' Tradewind
McMurray
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 15
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Ace, I totally want to see this when he's done with it! I saw the blog. I'm very interested!
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11-15-2014, 02:38 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1962 22' Safari
Peterborough
, UK
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 11
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Easy,
To polish your airstream to a high mirror finish in 1 day all you have to do is employ 30 blokes, 15 on ladders and 15 working from the floor, give them the operation to add 2 extra arms each, then buy 60 polishers and 60 extension leads. Throw in 300 cans of beer and a large smoked pig with plenty of slaw.
Job done!
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11-15-2014, 03:50 PM
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Rivet Master 
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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Tool Box Polish from Diamondbrite is as close as you will get..
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11-15-2014, 09:38 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Cleveland
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 787
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Carey
Easy,
To polish your airstream to a high mirror finish in 1 day all you have to do is employ 30 blokes, 15 on ladders and 15 working from the floor, give them the operation to add 2 extra arms each, then buy 60 polishers and 60 extension leads. Throw in 300 cans of beer and a large smoked pig with plenty of slaw.
Job done!
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Wow. 30 blokes work 1 day for 10 cans of beer and food? Talk about cheap labor. Do they at least get to keep the polishers and ladders?
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AIR 22749 WBCCI 2349 NOVA TAC TN-6
1989 345 LE Classic Motorhome
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11-16-2014, 01:55 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1962 22' Safari
Peterborough
, UK
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 11
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Yes they do and the extra arms.
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11-16-2014, 02:17 PM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,545
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I don't know about one day for a whole trailer but one square foot per minute is possible…
VID 20140602 083842 872 - YouTube
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11-17-2014, 08:26 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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That DeWalt is getting it. Shinola huh?
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11-17-2014, 09:22 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2006 19' Safari SE
Hayes
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 345
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Car/Trailer wax
The way I have found is polishing with Nu Finish (simple to use and easy), and follow that up with Mothers w/carnauba. Works fine (after a year), protects, and receives lost of compliments, but will always try something else if better.
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11-17-2014, 09:59 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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I know how
Get an Avion
Consider polishing.
Make a rude gesture with your hand.
Spray with WD-40. Looks great for a week or until it rains.
Repeat whenever the mood strikes.
10 cases of WD-40 are still cheaper than polishing.
BURP. Nap time
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11-17-2014, 03:59 PM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,545
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mocus
The way I have found is polishing with Nu Finish (simple to use and easy), and follow that up with Mothers w/carnauba. Works fine (after a year), protects, and receives lost of compliments, but will always try something else if better.
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You polished an 06 with Nu finish or buffed it up?
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11-17-2014, 04:15 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 19' Safari SE
Hayes
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 345
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank's Trailer Works
You polished an 06 with Nu finish or buffed it up?
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I have found the Nu Finish great cleaners for my car and trailer. Using the Mothers extends the life. My skin is in very good condition and both have maintained it looking that way. Like I say, if there is something better, I will try it.
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