Airstream scratch repair

[jseek]

how can i repair 2 foot scratch on new as flying cloud without damaging clearcoat? jseek

[carver 1]

To the best of my knowledge a 2015 AS does not have clearcoat.

>>ron<<

[jseek]

Thanks, I did not know that. Any ideas on how to remove scratch?

[carver 1]

I have found that if it is not too deep (if i cant feel the depression when I pass my nail over the scratch) I can buff out the scratch with my buffer on slow and with VERY fine buffing paste.

>>ron<<

[EarlM]

I would take to the factory for repair. Buffing aluminum is like where do you stop?

just my 2 cents

Earl

[JBinKC]

Earl's right. The factory does a great job. Here's what guys from the factory recommend, if you want to try to remove a scratch yourself: Amazon.com: Glare 37411-glr-003 GLARE Spider - 12 oz. Bottle: Automotive[/URL]

[dwightdi]

The Aluminum that is now used by Airstream on their new trailers has a Alcoa mill applied coating. It is not separately "Plasticoated" after assembly. You need to be very careful not to buff through the coating when you attempt to buff out a scratch.

[Presley]

I’m stripping my 1973 Argosy, and plan on painting it, except for a possible stripe down the sides, and the door, and trim around all the windows. The aluminum is very scratched from my improper paint removing. I know the whole trailer can never be like an Airstream, but would like to have a few mirror finish parts. How do I attempt to remove (or lessen) the scratches?

[KK4YZ]

my experience is that scratches are difficult to impossible to remove from an Airstream. However, you can hide the scratches by wiping the area with a rag with WD40 on it. That will last months. Then re-do. Its better than the risk involved in trying to buff something out and making the problem bigger, IMO.