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02-09-2009, 08:47 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 30' Classic S/O
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Mohrsville
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jun 2006
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One Tank Polished One To Go
We had unusually fair temperatures this weekend so I decided to spend Saturday outside polishing one of the 30 pound propane tanks that belongs to our '87. I did this to experience what polishing was like. Sort of like mountain climbing..."because it's there"
I set up my Black & Decker Workmate workbench and used it for a cradle. I set down a towel to keep the workbench from further scratching the tank.
Next I started with 180 grit wet paper and eventually got down to 800 grit wet paper. At this point I was satisfied that the oxidization was gone. The sanding process took me to lunch.
After Lunch it was off to the store for a high speed buffer, buffing compound, polishing compound, and extra bonnets for the buffer. I was at the buffer and hand polishing until 5:00 PM. I was pretty pleased with the end results. The hardest spots to polish were the bottom ring, the inside of the top ring and the area around the valve. I ruined just about every car polishing towel I own and my hands still have a tinge of bauxite to them. Next week I hope to tackle tank number two. But next time I will wear some surgical gloves to keep my hands clean.
I learned that I probably never want to polish an entire trailer, at least not one longer than 16' .
To all you vintage guys and gals out there that have polished entire trailers...
I salute you!
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Carl, Elaine & Finn The Beagle
2006 30' Classic W Slide & Limited Package Katarina
2006 GMC 2500 HD 6.6 Turbo Diesel Crew Cab 8' Bed
TAC PA-3
S/OS#042
AIR #14487
NQ3U (was KB3UOM)
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02-09-2009, 09:04 AM
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1953 Flying Cloud
1953 21' Flying Cloud
West Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Looking good
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02-09-2009, 11:01 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
1973 27' Overlander
1963 19' Globetrotter
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,259
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A high speed buffer is not always the answer,I got a variable speed from Harbor Freight,and it works a lot better on a lower speed. The high speed seems to dry out the Nuvite before it as done it`s work,also a small amount works better than a lot. Dave
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02-09-2009, 11:13 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 30' Classic S/O
Currently Looking...
Mohrsville
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,313
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Quote:
Originally Posted by easyride
A high speed buffer is not always the answer,I got a variable speed from Harbor Freight,and it works a lot better on a lower speed. The high speed seems to dry out the Nuvite before it as done it`s work,also a small amount works better than a lot. Dave
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Dave,
I mispoke in my original post. The buffer I got is a variable speed unit. And you are absolutely correct. It seemed to work best at a setting between 3-4. At high speed it was very difficult to control.
Now that I am pondering polishing the second tank, does anybody have any hints on how to remove this label. It seems to be affixed with some kind of nuclear powered glue . The label on the first tank all but fell off.
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Carl, Elaine & Finn The Beagle
2006 30' Classic W Slide & Limited Package Katarina
2006 GMC 2500 HD 6.6 Turbo Diesel Crew Cab 8' Bed
TAC PA-3
S/OS#042
AIR #14487
NQ3U (was KB3UOM)
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02-10-2009, 06:04 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
1973 27' Overlander
1963 19' Globetrotter
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,259
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Yes some of those stickers are hard to get off,I think I used a single blade razor blade and lacquer thinner.Then once you get them polished,you need to go to your propane store to get new stickers to meet Federal law.
I think it would look a little weird,you got the stuff ,go for it.Dave
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02-10-2009, 07:39 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 Argosy 26
1973 Argosy 26
Fairmont
, West Virginia
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 249
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Wanna do mine?
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02-10-2009, 07:46 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 30' Classic S/O
Currently Looking...
Mohrsville
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,313
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shermantic
Wanna do mine?
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Shermantic,
Sure send them on up, along with a blank check
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Carl, Elaine & Finn The Beagle
2006 30' Classic W Slide & Limited Package Katarina
2006 GMC 2500 HD 6.6 Turbo Diesel Crew Cab 8' Bed
TAC PA-3
S/OS#042
AIR #14487
NQ3U (was KB3UOM)
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02-16-2009, 04:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 30' Classic S/O
Currently Looking...
Mohrsville
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,313
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Second Tank Polished This Weekend
Well as if I didn't get enough punishment last weekend, I spent this Saturday bringing tank #2 up to a mirror shine. I was able to get the warning label off with a razor blade. I repeated the same process I used on tank #1, but tank #2 was more canTANKerous and I was out in the garage well past dark until I was satisfied. Now all my car polishing towels are ruined along with one barn coat. But now they are finished and I can put them back on the trailer and cover them up with the tank cover.
Does anybody need a slightly used Black and Decker variable speed polisher with a 7" pad and some partially used buffing and polishing compounds???
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Carl, Elaine & Finn The Beagle
2006 30' Classic W Slide & Limited Package Katarina
2006 GMC 2500 HD 6.6 Turbo Diesel Crew Cab 8' Bed
TAC PA-3
S/OS#042
AIR #14487
NQ3U (was KB3UOM)
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