Need help with my '66 Avion! What is this???

[guskmg]

Permacote is a beautiful finish. Cayo cleans the trailer first with Comet cleanser and then washes the trailer with lacquer thinner. Never use steel wool on aluminum. It will turn it black in time from microscopic pieces of embedded steel. Always use aluminum wool on aluminum.

[JCWDCW]

$850-900 is a lot cheaper than doing new clear-coat. P&S charge about $4500 for a 25 ft

JCW

[xrvr]

Does the acid remove the anodization? Jim

[Jarrod White]

I'm pretty sure the acid will remove the annoization. I've heard people recommend using Bon Ami (a mild comet) to clean and get the worst of the oxidation off and then covering with finish (wax, flood, etc). That is my plan but I haven't had to time to get to it yet.

[Silverflames]

The acid wash should remove the oxidation from the aluminum, but keep in mind the finish will look much different. I believe people call it a satin look. If you decide to polish it will help a bit.

[xrvr]

Why would you want to remove the anodization? Jim

[PaulnGina]

Originally Posted by avionstream

Why would you want to remove the anodization? Jim

I think that would be a HUGE mistake. My goal, anyway, would be to remove oxidation. I like the anodized finish.

[xrvr]

I agree! Jim