Rolite or Nuvite? What did you decide? - Page 2

airstreamcaravel · 08-28-2002, 08:17 PM

Great Picture Char. Nice to see a sister 67. Glad I have a few less feet to polish! Yours is Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing !!

Can't wait till tomorrow to begin on mine again!

DMC

airstreamcaravel · 08-29-2002, 09:20 AM

I'm so sick of tarnish.

I lost my clear coat varnish.

My trailer is milky and white.

Id rather it was shiney and brite.

(second verus, same as the first,
a little louder, and a little worse)

DMC

airstreamcaravel · 08-30-2002, 08:26 AM

What nobody liked my song?

No comments? From This group?

InsideOut · 09-22-2002, 04:46 PM

rim-shot...

Shari

airstreamcaravel · 09-22-2002, 05:49 PM

Like anyone but me really cares .... the polishing is now 90%
done ... Will add some new pics soon. I have found this endevor
to be a most addictive and Zenlike an experience. After gloriously
experiencing all four grade of Nuvite, I get joy by wiping off rain spots and polishing .... repolishing ..... polishing again ... such a life ......

DMC

Mart)n and O'Brien · 09-23-2002, 08:36 AM

I just started my 67 Caravel. I went to a trucking supply store. You know those big shiney milk trucks well they use a product called "what a shine" it comes in 3 grades for oxyidation. I bought the mildest grade and it works like a dream, by hand no less. A trick an old trucker told me was to use a little flour on the wiping pad to easily remove the black stuff...it works!

airstreamcaravel · 09-23-2002, 09:28 AM

Martin and O'Brien,

Welcome to the Forums!

Love the tip about flour!! Will have to try it!!

Send picks of the little brother 67 Caravel !!

DMC

**Chuck** · 09-24-2002, 09:44 AM

sure we care. well, at least I do!

can't wait to see the pix....

Ya know, I was wondering about those "milk trucks"...one goes by my house every day, just about. (dairy farm next door). I didn't know whether or not they were stainless, aluminum, or what....and i can't imagine they go to the lengths ($$$) that AS owners do to keep them that shiney...yet they look perfect. Tell us more about this stuff......

susan martin · 09-24-2002, 11:21 AM

Well the guy at Pacific Truck Parts, Salinas CA said this is what all the truckers use on their aliuminum, it works on any metal but you are not to use it on painted surfaces. It costs $11.00 for a bottle but it goes a long way. I tried using it with an electric buffer but it is messy and putting it on by hand does a better job. I will post photos as soon as I get it done.

Sue

airstreamcaravel · 09-30-2002, 07:11 AM

Did you see the 67 Caravel listed on the VAC site?

Asking 11.5K ... I feel like I hit the lottery!

DMC

susan martin · 09-30-2002, 08:22 AM

I know how you feel. Little Duke must be worth 20k if he gets 11.5 for his. I'm getting ready for the maiden voyage on 10/11 very exciting. Evewrything is ready, I even put on new tires with 3" whitewalls Will send you some pictures when the new upholestry gets here. Take Care
Sue

airstreamcaravel · 09-30-2002, 12:24 PM

Hey Susan,

A number of people on the board would be interested in where you got your white walls from. I thought I saw a thread about this before without many answers. Gee at least I would like to know!

DMC

susan martin · 09-30-2002, 03:37 PM

I got the whitewalls from Coker Tire. coker.com they are very nice and shipped quickly. On another subject does anyone know of a way to fix those interior lights, they are supposed to swivel around but all mine are worn out and just hang there, very annoying.

Sue

airstreamcaravel · 09-30-2002, 05:32 PM

No way to repair the ball and socket swivel lights.......

BUT used, in good shape, vintage old stock can be purchase from Tad Taylor at: http://www.healthy-homes.com Go to TAG SALE

They are kinda pricey ... but what vintage parts aren't?
(No offense RV Andy).

DMC