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Old 10-21-2014, 06:29 PM   #21
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That first photo on post 18 looks pretty darn good, especially compared to earlier photos. So it looks like elbow grease is the answer to your woes! That's great--it is amazing what these A/Ss can survive and come out smiling! Congratulations!

Can we see some pics of the interior, please?

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Old 10-21-2014, 10:13 PM   #22
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I have purchased the kit from jestco and have to pick it up across the boarder still and then will be going to town on it. I will keep my progress updates for all that are interested
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Old 10-22-2014, 12:17 AM   #23
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Vintage trailer supply sells everything you need. Get lots of pads because you will need them. There is no fast way of doing it! Also, if you go to youtube there are several tutorials on there that will help.

Best of luck! Denise
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Old 10-22-2014, 06:31 AM   #24
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Jestco is a good system. Take your tine and do only a few feet to perfect your method.
You might still have to strip some areas to get remnant clearcoat off. Also this era trailer will not quite give a mirror shine, but it will look 100% better.
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Old 10-22-2014, 03:38 PM   #25
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Lucky or unlucky for me there is no clearcoat as the entire trailer has been sandblasted. Do most people remove all the things (lights, emblems, etc) before polishing or just polish around them?
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