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09-28-2017, 10:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
Virginia Beach
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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Pete
Virginia Beach, VA
1992 29' Excella Classic
TV 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Mega Cab Diesel 4x4
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09-29-2017, 03:48 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1992 29' Excella
Powder Springs
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Join Date: Aug 2017
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Looks fantastic, safe travels on your journey out west.
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09-29-2017, 05:31 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1965 26' Overlander
Tulsa
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Join Date: May 2006
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Great job!
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09-29-2017, 07:01 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1957 26' Overlander
Winston Salem
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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What type of acid wash did you use?
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09-30-2017, 07:34 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,685
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Hi
The sheet metal in the panels starts out pretty thin. They then stretch it when they form it. That makes it even thinner in some places. Sanding thins it out even more. You may not poke through it. The risk is that it gets thin enough that road crap dents it much easier.
Bob
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09-30-2017, 03:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Excella
2011 19' Flying Cloud
Santa Ynez
, California
Join Date: Jan 2017
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That looks great Pete!
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Alan
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09-30-2017, 04:15 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1977 25' Tradewind
Cibolo
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2010
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You are doing a fantastic job Pete. Looks better than a new one. Bet you get lots of great comments while traveling. Please keep up posted.
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09-30-2017, 11:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Virginia Beach, VA
1992 29' Excella Classic
TV 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Mega Cab Diesel 4x4
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09-30-2017, 11:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lonewolf1977
What type of acid wash did you use?
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Here is a picture of the spray bottle. I sent Phyllis to a nearby NAPA auto parts store with the request to find an acid based aluminum wheel brightener. This is what the clerk sold her, saying that it's what his customers seem to like. I have no complaints, it did what I needed it to do.
I'd recommend buying a small bottle of concentrate and mixing it in a bucket of water as needed. I found the spray bottle to hard to control. I ended up spraying it into a sponge away from the AS and then wiping it where I wanted it to go. I also kept a water house, a bucket of water mixed with baking soda and a done in it, and a squirt bottle of the baking soda solution right there so I could neutralize the rinse quickly. It works fast I wanted to make sure to neutralize it before it did too much additional pitting. I was probably overly cautious not having done this before, but that's okay. "An once of prevention", do to speak. [emoji2]
Regards,
Pete
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Virginia Beach, VA
1992 29' Excella Classic
TV 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Mega Cab Diesel 4x4
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10-01-2017, 12:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Okay Really! Here's is the picture.
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Virginia Beach, VA
1992 29' Excella Classic
TV 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Mega Cab Diesel 4x4
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10-02-2017, 06:29 AM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2012
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What wax works well on polished aluminum?
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Virginia Beach, VA
1992 29' Excella Classic
TV 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Mega Cab Diesel 4x4
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10-02-2017, 06:48 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Sacramento
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Join Date: Jun 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Re-Pete
What wax works well on polished aluminum?
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Best wax I've ever used called mron glass and it's made by California customs. You can even put it on in direct sunlight let it dry for as long as you want and it still wipes off super easy. Leaves a great shine and lasts. Also as the name implies it can be used on glass windows and windshields . Leaves a crystal clear water repellent finish.
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10-04-2017, 06:41 AM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeg5263
Best wax I've ever used called mron glass and it's made by California customs.... Leaves a crystal clear water repellent finish.
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Thanks, much. I'll look into it right away. I'd like to get it done. You seem to know your stuff, so I really appreciate your suggestions and import.
So, I can't remember if I've mentioned it in this thread (and I'm to lazy to check), but we are full time at present. This shiny baby will not be garage kept in between rare excursions. It's outside, uncovered, day-in and day-out. This year after we we leave northern Virginia in a few days we'll make a meandering journey to Tucson, staying there until April. Then back to the East coast, for a few months while we take care of some things in Virginia Beach. I mention this because I'd like to know how often you recommend waxing and how often you recommend buffing with the Cyclo? Oh, and what's a good wash to use for intermittent cleanings?
Regards,
Pete
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Virginia Beach, VA
1992 29' Excella Classic
TV 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Mega Cab Diesel 4x4
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10-05-2017, 10:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Virginia Beach, VA
1992 29' Excella Classic
TV 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Mega Cab Diesel 4x4
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10-05-2017, 11:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2012
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New led marker lights installed 10/1 and 10/2.
New replacement chrome License plate light and holder installed on 10/04.
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Virginia Beach, VA
1992 29' Excella Classic
TV 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Mega Cab Diesel 4x4
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10-06-2017, 06:44 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Very impressive!!!! Your hard work really shows.
After you get relaxed and back to normal living I hope you put together a summary of lessons learned along the way to help guide others.
Any idea of how many hours invested or in general how much time per square foot?
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Steve, Christy, Anna and Phoebe (Border Collie)
1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
WBCCI # 3072
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10-07-2017, 07:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 747
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crispyboy
Very impressive!!!! Your hard work really shows.
After you get relaxed and back to normal living I hope you put together a summary of lessons learned along the way to help guide others.
Any idea of how many hours invested or in general how much time per square foot?
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Thank you! Actually I kept a log, so I have a pretty good account of what I did and when. I did not actually record hours because they were pretty similar everyday. We're currently traveling, but your suggestion is noted and something I do intend to do.
Regards ,
Pete
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Virginia Beach, VA
1992 29' Excella Classic
TV 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Mega Cab Diesel 4x4
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