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11-12-2018, 01:39 PM
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@steadystreamincashios
1968 28' Ambassador
1964 26' Overlander
1976 Argosy 26
Heber Springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 125
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BrightWork Polish. Pretty pleased
Ok, so this was my first time polishing anything. And I decided to try on our project 68 Ambassador and I am pleased at the end results. Sure it could look better but then again I’m pretty tough on myself. I’m not totally finished with the build as I still have to paint some exterior trim and things here and there. I first chose to use the Jestco polishing kit and then realized I was probably applying too much pressure and “burned” some of the aluminum. Luckily it’s hard to see but it’s noticeable to me. And lucky that is was the street side of the Airstream. So I chose to try something else and something with less variables. Therefore choosing BrightWork Polish. It was very easy and it turned out great! Hope this helps others as these forums have helped me out TONS!!
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11-12-2018, 03:05 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1970 23' Safari
Marion
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 195
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I can see why your are pleased, that is a beautiful shine on your trailer! Love the picture with the car and plane in the foreground.
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11-12-2018, 03:19 PM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 4,516
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How long did this project take?
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11-12-2018, 08:00 PM
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@steadystreamincashios
1968 28' Ambassador
1964 26' Overlander
1976 Argosy 26
Heber Springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 125
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMFL
How long did this project take?
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We bought the Ambassador in May but did not work on it until about the second week of June. Basically 6, sometimes 7, days a week. The last 2 weeks we were getting our 72 Sovereign ready for a showing and it ended up selling. So now all hands on deck again to finish up the final touches of this Ambassador.
And for the Cadillac and plane pic, yea I enjoyed taking those. They are a neighbors who allowed me to borrow them. The Caddy is a 78 and the plane is a 1940s. I’m hoping to do some drone footage of me towing the Airstream with the Caddy soon.
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11-12-2018, 08:07 PM
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@steadystreamincashios
1968 28' Ambassador
1964 26' Overlander
1976 Argosy 26
Heber Springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 125
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Here are some interior pics
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11-13-2018, 10:05 AM
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Silver Star
1970 23' Safari
Victoria
, British Columbia
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 352
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great photos and nice job!!
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11-13-2018, 10:20 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2018 27' International
Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 55
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Outstanding job! What a beautiful coach. Thanks for sharing!
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11-13-2018, 11:03 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 22' Sport
Ludlow Falls
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 47
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I hope you are proud of this as it looks stunning!!!
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11-13-2018, 12:44 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 22' Sport
connelly springs
, North Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 35
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Great job. You should be very proud of your work! Bill
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11-13-2018, 06:27 PM
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CC
1972 27' Overlander
Heinsburg
, AB
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 243
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What a great job! My next job is to polish my girl, and I'm always looking for hints on this. I really enjoy seeing picures of others AS's and finishes, thanks for including those.
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11-13-2018, 07:55 PM
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Rivet Master 
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Very nice!!!
Inside and out. Like the clean interior. Very nice sit down spot in shower.
Have never been interested in Alexa but if she'll fold my laundry im putting her on my Christmas list.
Saving you pictures for inspiration.
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11-13-2018, 08:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1959 28' Ambassador
Victoria
, Minnesota
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 69
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zcashio
Here are some interior pics
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I love your social media Cashios! Awesome to see ya'll here! Nice job on this one!
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11-13-2018, 08:50 PM
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@steadystreamincashios
1968 28' Ambassador
1964 26' Overlander
1976 Argosy 26
Heber Springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 125
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Yea I wish she would fold the laundry too!
Thanks all for the kind words!
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11-14-2018, 04:53 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Selbyville
, Delaware
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 216
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Beautiful work! Nice Luscombe too!
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Jamie
2016 25' RBT Flying Cloud "Bullseye"
2016 Chevy 2500 High Country Duramax Diesel
WBCCI #9026 Delmarva Unit
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11-14-2018, 06:23 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1967 26' Overlander
Alpine
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 303
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Jealous.
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11-14-2018, 07:12 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1959 28' Ambassador
Victoria
, Minnesota
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 69
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zcashio
Yea I wish she would fold the laundry too!
Thanks all for the kind words!
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Oh man. Shoot me a message after you remove a boot from your hind quarters. 
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05-08-2019, 07:29 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Paradise
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 288
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On the areas of the trailer you"burned" with jestco, lightly sand with 1200, up to 2000 grit, then hit it again. It will go away.
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