Acid wash

gmc70 · 06-26-2002, 12:32 PM

I've read in forums that some people have used an acid wash to clean their Airstreams. Is this safe...we did this in the service on aircraft...but I'm not sure I want to do this on my '67 Safari. Anyone have any ideas or knowledge on the subject? Thanks...

Inland RV Center, In · 06-27-2002, 09:03 AM

Giving an Airstream trailer or classic motorhome an acid bath, is an absolute guarantee of lifetime water leaks.
Andy

gmc70 · 06-27-2002, 06:51 PM

Thanks Andy, What do you suggest to remove stains (here in the Carolina's red mud stains like nobody's business) on the skin short of a full polishing. I want to get the skin stain free before I polish later on.

Inland RV Center, In · 06-28-2002, 08:51 AM

You can use mag wheel cleaner, SPARINGLY AND CAUTIOUSLY.
Andy

surf'n safari · 08-11-2005, 11:42 PM

Andy,

Some of the pros "acid wash" triailers before polishing. What am I to think? How is a trailer different? Appreicate your help.

bdlwet · 08-21-2005, 05:06 PM

I have used a JASCO brand water based acid paint remover to remove some of the clear coat on my trailer. I am slowly polishing it up, but I needed to remove most of the clear coat first. I painted on Jasco paint remover on those areas, washed it good, rinsed off with water. Haven't washed the whole trailer, just some areas that were not cleaning up with Met-All. I am generally removing oxidation with met-all, but I am sincerely interested in learning more about NUVITE. I have lots to learn yet.