62 airstream

[65gto]

I just got an experienced 1962 trade wind that needs a little TLC. I want to polish the outside. Reading about the strippers, First would that be the best thing to use on my AS. Second where I would get and what is it called. I’m Ready to start my new adventure.

[Lumatic]

There are "green" and more industrial strippers. I use Aircraft Stripper, which falls into the latter category. Get it at an auto parts or auto paint store.

[VIKING]

Welcome 65gto
There are some very good orange based strippers out there. I would go that route, rather than use the methylene chloride strippers. Read through some of the threads on polishing in the forums and you will find what you need.
Good luck with your project, Rich

[pbearsailor]

Not sure there would be clearcoat on a '62, would there be?

http://www.airforums.com/forums/show...94&postcount=7

cheers,
steve

[silverleeper]

Lots to read about this subject. Airforums has many pages Here. VintageAirstream.com has a great resource and how to page Here. Vintagetrailersupply.com has a page on this also Here. Hope not to overwhelm you with all this. Good luck!

[Sixty3TW4US]

Dito (post #4) I don't believe that a 62 has a clear coat so no stripping is needed, just buffing, alot. My 63 TW dosen't have a clear coat.

[VIKING]

I believe the clearcoat was an option starting in the late fifties and became standard in the mid sixties. I have a '64 and I was told it was still optional that year.

[63Silver]

It was my understanding that the clear coat became available in the late 60's but who knows maybe a po had it sprayed on. I would be very cautious of using the airplane stripper (which can be purchased at Walmart) it is VERY toxic. I used it on some tape on my camper and found it to work well but you must be covered and no wind. In this situation I would first consider the citrus based stripper.

63silver

[VIKING]

Try this link to vintageairstream.com for info on stripping and polishing. They have a recommendation for a stripper from Napier products that is non-toxic, and rinses off with a hose. Very easy.
It also says the clearcoat was an option until '63 when it became standard.
Rich