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**azflycaster** · 08-15-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jezibels

Im not sure if people realize just how long it takes and how much is involved in polishing a trailer, I polished all day yesterday, got only 1/4 done, with only 1 grade (S).......woke up today and I cannot lift my arms!!!! How will I do the rest today????

Doing an initial pass with "C" first and then going back with "S" might cut your overall polish time down. Also make sure that you do not use too much polish when you do a section.

BTW, the area you did looks fantastic!

mopariac · 08-18-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pauluptime

That's a great job on polishing and setup. Went through your pics of the truck too and you're clearly not afraid of in-deep and hands-on!

You may have heard of "Rocktamers" mudflaps that attach to the hitch. Given your truck height and the object of so much hard work pulled so close behind, you might really want to get these. They work!

I bought mine at Cabela's on my way down to Florida to get our AS last year. Here's a grainy picture of them on my stock height '75 Silverado.
I wouldn't pull my boat or camper without 'em.
Attachment 108790

With all the other things going on, I completely overlooked that issue. Thanks for the tip and I will have a set before we move out!!

crispyboy · 08-18-2010, 10:57 AM

Absolutely fantastic job on the trailer and truck - neat combination of vintage vehicle and trailer. The 8-track really puts the icing on the cake.
BTW - do you have a leisure suit and ascot to wear like in the old Airstream ads of the 70's?

Aage · 08-19-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mopariac

It took way longer than I expected...but I have finally finished polishing and we will be full-timing in 5 weeks...where to go first??? hmmmm

Holy Macaroni, does that rig look FINE!

You really did an incredible job on both the truck and the trayla!

If you did anything to the inside, I've love to see the photos of that, too...?

ALANSD · 08-19-2010, 05:53 PM

when you used the Cyclo, did you use pads or sweatshirt material or?

mopariac · 08-19-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ALANSD

when you used the Cyclo, did you use pads or sweatshirt material or?

I used the sweatshirts

. They seemed to work well when cleaning with microfiber rag frequently.

craftsman · 08-19-2010, 07:46 PM

Fantastic job on both the truck and Airstream!

mopariac · 08-24-2010, 06:12 PM

I would like to sincerely thank everyone for their encouraging comments on my polishing project and truck. Seems to help make the money and effort worth more worth while. Thanks again!!

Streamer Dan · 08-24-2010, 06:48 PM

looks fantastic, great job!!!!

bwoodtx · 08-24-2010, 07:19 PM

Dude!!! that is one fantastic looking trailer. absolutly Gorgeous!!! The time and effort is unimaginable. About how many hours to do that??

urban71 · 08-24-2010, 08:07 PM

I'd go to bed! Looks like an amazing job, enjoy! I hear if you wear a foil sweat suit while polishing in 110 degrees you can hit your goal weight in 5 days!

MTsafari · 08-24-2010, 10:26 PM

Very impressive! I plan on stripping ours in the next few weeks, then polishing her over the winter (luckily she lives in a heated garage). Your work is inspirational. I must say I have trailer envy. Well done!!

mopariac · 08-26-2010, 01:17 PM

Here are a couple of before polishing pictures from the day I bought our trailer...

mopariac · 08-26-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bwoodtx

Dude!!! that is one fantastic looking trailer. absolutly Gorgeous!!! The time and effort is unimaginable. About how many hours to do that??

It took three months...seemed like longer

MTsafari · 08-26-2010, 08:59 PM

Is that a Carefree awning on your trailer? Did you remove it before polishing? I think we have the same awning.Ours is pulling a bit from the trim at the bottom. Any tips on fastening down securely?

mopariac · 08-26-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MTsafari

Is that a Carefree awning on your trailer? Did you remove it before polishing? I think we have the same awning.Ours is pulling a bit from the trim at the bottom. Any tips on fastening down securely?

Yes it's a carefree. The main one was new when I bought the trailer and I bought the small living room awning from Carefree to match the large ($85). I did not take the awning down. I blue taped and painter papered the awning while I polished both the side and the roof with no problems. All of the spatter from the compounder and the cyclo ended up on the paper and I just removed it and it was all done. With the question about securing...a picture would give me a better idea of your dilema. However, Carefree was very helpful when I order the smaller awning. They might be able to help you too.

MTsafari · 08-27-2010, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mopariac

Yes it's a carefree. The main one was new when I bought the trailer and I bought the small living room awning from Carefree to match the large ($85). I did not take the awning down. I blue taped and painter papered the awning while I polished both the side and the roof with no problems. All of the spatter from the compounder and the cyclo ended up on the paper and I just removed it and it was all done. With the question about securing...a picture would give me a better idea of your dilema. However, Carefree was very helpful when I order the smaller awning. They might be able to help you too.

Thanks! I will snap a picture this evening to describe the issue we're having.

Good tips on protecting the awning while polishing. I had assumed that I would need to remove the whole thing. Good to know that step may not be necessary.

MTsafari · 08-27-2010, 08:30 PM

mopariac,
Didn't want to highjack your thread with my awning question, so I started one in the awning forum. Take a look and let me know if you have any advice.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f442/awning-bracket-pulling-away-68730.html#post888001

Pomfritz · 08-29-2010, 08:20 AM

That looks fantastic! Our moho is in need of some exterior care and am consideting painting it at some point. What do you figure is the plan to keep it loking this way? I read that it is an annual job. I would like polish mine, but just once.

mopariac · 09-10-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Pomfritz

That looks fantastic! Our moho is in need of some exterior care and am consideting painting it at some point. What do you figure is the plan to keep it loking this way? I read that it is an annual job. I would like polish mine, but just once.

After compounding and polishing, I kind of look forward to annual or semi annual polishing sessions because being able to just cyclo polish is rather quick and inexpensive. Now that the 38 years of corrosion is gone it will be fun. I also enjoy seeing the trailer after a rain because it washes all the dust off without any water spots. Whenever I do touchups, I use a micro-fiber rag and it keeps looking great...so far anyway.