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01-01-2012, 06:07 PM
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Rivet Master 
1982 34' Limited
Brunswick
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,084
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Finally polishing my 34'
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1982 34' Limited
2000 Excursion V10 4x4
WBCCI #3321
TAC #GA-24
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01-01-2012, 06:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 22' Safari
2020 27' Globetrotter
State of
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,512
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Looks great, now that's a BIG project.
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Scott & Megan
VAC LIBRARIAN WBCCI 8671
1963 Safari from the 1963-64 Around the World Caravan
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01-01-2012, 06:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,779
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You're going to be able to see that thing from space when you are done. Better by some good shades for the eyes for those sunny days.
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Michael & Tina with Layla and Preston BZ The family has grown. 2003 22' INTERNATIONAL CCD
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01-01-2012, 06:58 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1985 34' Limited
1960 24' Tradewind
Summerville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 382
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Looking Good!!!
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Bill Cantrell
AIR 24338
TAC SC-1
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 Easily distracted by shiny objects.
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01-01-2012, 07:21 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Jeez, that does look nice! Just wait till you are done the whole trailer!
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01-07-2012, 05:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 34' Limited
Brunswick
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,084
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Day 3
One side almost done! A coat of nuvite f, and a little c on nose. The nooks and the window trim have been very stubborn.
Overall it is turning out great. I cant wait to take it camping again! My neighbors are going to hate me! Haha
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1982 34' Limited
2000 Excursion V10 4x4
WBCCI #3321
TAC #GA-24
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01-07-2012, 06:46 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1999 34' Excella
NE Central
, Kansas
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 321
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Fantastic Look! I'm not brave enough to attempt that yet!
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01-07-2012, 07:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 30' Classic
Kingston
, Washington
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 699
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All I can say is...
WOW!!!
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01-08-2012, 06:19 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 34' Limited
Brunswick
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,084
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@phillipks:
I have found that having the right tools and materials makes all of the difference. I struggled a little at first. When I switched equipment/buffing pads, I really started making headway. Slow and steady. The results are instantly dramatic.... Good for the instant gratification thing.
At the recomendation of another forum member, I found a variable speed polisher for about $40 at harbor freight. Buffing pads and nuvite f/c/s from vintage trailer supply. (the buffing pads at vts are great).
The results are well worth the effort. If you are unsure, polish a smalll section..... Then you have to finish!
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1982 34' Limited
2000 Excursion V10 4x4
WBCCI #3321
TAC #GA-24
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01-08-2012, 06:59 AM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Awesome!!! rough math on a 34 = about 118' of aluminum. My hat is off to you, I couldn't do it, but dang it sure looks good.
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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01-08-2012, 08:01 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1980 31' Excella II
Springfield
, Illinois
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 56
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Contemplated starting a strip and polish on my 80 Excella and wondered whether it would really have much effect on it. After looking at your pictures enough said
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01-08-2012, 08:45 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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I fully appreciate the job you have there. Its beautiful. Could you tell us about how you worked with the old clear coat? NICE JOB!
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"If it can't be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted
then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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01-08-2012, 09:12 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 34' Limited
Brunswick
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,084
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After 30 years, the clearcoat was in pretty rough shape. I used "superstrip" to get the clear off. I pourd it into a small shallow bucket and used a paint brush to apply. Then used a plastic scraper to remove the clear and soap and water to rempve what was left. It took a couple of tries in a few areas. Not a difficult process, you just have to be patient.
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1982 34' Limited
2000 Excursion V10 4x4
WBCCI #3321
TAC #GA-24
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01-08-2012, 09:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 34' Limited
Brunswick
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,084
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1982 34' Limited
2000 Excursion V10 4x4
WBCCI #3321
TAC #GA-24
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01-08-2012, 09:59 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Eureka
, California
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 321
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 10Smiles
All I can say is...
WOW!!!
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X2 - - amazing!
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01-08-2012, 10:13 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Thanks....kind of what I thought. Stripping is a filthy job...yet your project looked intact and in beautiful shape. I like doing it like you did.
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"If it can't be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted
then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production."
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01-08-2012, 11:07 AM
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Rivet Master
1965 22' Safari
Vassar
, Michigan
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 848
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Nice job! Looking great!
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Tim
TAC MI 14
Everyday is a Saturday
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01-08-2012, 10:12 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by c_lewis77
After 30 years, the clearcoat was in pretty rough shape. I used "superstrip" to get the clear off. I pourd it into a small shallow bucket and used a paint brush to apply. Then used a plastic scraper to remove the clear and soap and water to rempve what was left. It took a couple of tries in a few areas. Not a difficult process, you just have to be patient.
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Count me in with the WOW! gang.
My clear coat is failing badly (no surprise, 40th birthday coming in a couple of years), and I have been watching any mention of stripping an AS TT.
Lots of folks talk about having the stripper product eat/ruin/disfigure the plastic on the TT. Can you comment on what you did to protect the plastic bits, or is that stripper product more benign?
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01-08-2012, 10:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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Absolutely beautiful!
What a great looking Airstream.
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Vaughan
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01-09-2012, 05:29 AM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,706
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Very Nice.
I love the good ole' big'uns.
Regards,
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Jeff & Cindy
'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
'91 350 LE MH; '21 Interstate 24GT
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