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09-25-2003, 10:28 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
Los Angeles
, California
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Was Shiney....
People...help me out here, please. I'm obsessed, and desperate. I've spent hours...not once, but twice now, getting Nellie ('66 Safari) to a mirror finish. Very impressive, and a show stopper.....for five minutes.
OK, grant it, I live 3 miles from the beach, and I store the girl a mile from the L.A. airport without a shelter, but come on....we put people on the moon for christsake. After hours of online research, I find squat to protect polished aluminum from oxidation. And don't give me that stock answer of "check with www.AirstreamDreams.com for their sealer"....I'm not an idiot. My shine lasted less that a month with two coats of that "Sea Breeze" polymer sealer. I need a real solution, not a band aid, and I'm super close to just spraying on some water white laquer all over it, and calling it done. Somebody stop me!!
Come on. All you polish freaks out there...wipe the black off your hands, and type me your recipe to protect the skin.
Sad, and desperate
Nellie
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09-25-2003, 10:35 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Shiney
Nellie,
The only answer I can think of is to wax! wax! wax! and keep it clean.
Lot of help I know.
Gloria
60 Overlander
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09-25-2003, 10:41 AM
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Rivet Master
1969 31' Sovereign
Broken Arrow
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Takes a lot of work to get a shine like that I know as I am in the process of polishing. I'm using plain ol Turtle Car Wax but that may not work in your area. The best is supposed to be products containing carnabala wax. Have you tried that ??
My 2 cents says: If all else fails you will have to go back with a clear coat like the factory orignal.
Garry
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09-25-2003, 11:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
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I mentioned on another thread some of us are using Liquid Glass, put on 2 coats or more, it goes on easy, but you have to pre by stripping the old wax with a pre cleaner. Seems to be a great hard finish after you are done.
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09-25-2003, 12:11 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
Los Angeles
, California
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 39
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Where did you get the liquid glass? It sounds like it could work.
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09-25-2003, 12:15 PM
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3 Rivet Member
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I feel your pain...
Oasis RV in Tucson is the closest place to have a factory clearcoat applied. (800) 658-5863.
I just called them, and they said it would cost "about $2,800" to do a 22' trailer. When I asked how long it would last, they said: "five to ten years, depending how you take care of it." That, they explained, means waxing it 2-3 times a year. When I asked what wax works best on clear coated and non-clear coated Airstreams, they didn't have any specific recommendation, just "any good car wax."
Tom
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09-25-2003, 02:54 PM
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Creampuff
2022 27' Flying Cloud
2016 25' International
Airstream - Other
Malibu
, California
Join Date: Apr 2002
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NO Carnuaba
I read up on carnuaba wax and it has a short lifespan even though it is renowned for shine and thus used by show car freaks.It will not stand up long in sunny or ocean climates.
I too am looking for the magic solution as my shine went backwards as soon as I turned my back.
Most guys seem to be using something acrylic.
What about the Rolite sealer - is that the one you say does not cut it??
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AIR #189
"If aluminum isn't magnetic- why am I so attracted to to it?"
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09-25-2003, 02:58 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
Los Angeles
, California
Join Date: Feb 2003
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It doesn't cut the mustard. It clouded out in two monthes, with two coats on it. Keep searching, and share with the rest of us.
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09-29-2003, 10:10 PM
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Creampuff
2022 27' Flying Cloud
2016 25' International
Airstream - Other
Malibu
, California
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 526
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Come on guys-don't make us beg!
Nellie and I have been waiting patiently here for a week- and the shine just keeps on getting duller!
I once read a post by Andy (inland) that stated polished aluminum isn't safe inside 40 miles from the coast - and I'm sad to say -he's right!
Someone out there has to have some ideas on a sealer that will get us out of never ending ' polishing hell "???
Don't make us have to go to the antique aircraft boyz!
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Murray
AIR #189
"If aluminum isn't magnetic- why am I so attracted to to it?"
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09-30-2003, 05:23 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Quit worrying, move East.
Dan
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09-30-2003, 07:58 AM
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4 Rivet Member
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Dan, I could have sworn there was salt water on the East coast also!?
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'01 Limited
'01 Safari
On The Road, USA
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09-30-2003, 09:06 AM
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1 Rivet Member
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Nellie, I have a friend in Houston, TX, that is in the auto industry, he recomended a product called Por(e) 15, he said it woul be the best. I was told it would give a glass like finish, it is also a paint or spray on.
Hope this helps
Jesse
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09-30-2003, 10:44 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
1972 31' Sovereign
High Springs
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Join Date: May 2002
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Por-15 is for application to rusting iron/steel. You'll really be mad it you apply it to a polished Airstream.
I have been searching for "Glass Wax" both near and far. Have yet to find any.
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09-30-2003, 11:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Quote:
I have been searching for "Glass Wax" both near and far. Have yet to find any.
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You won't find any unless it's old stock...it's no longer being made. You may want to check out this old thread
Shari
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09-30-2003, 02:57 PM
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4 Rivet Member
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Jerry,
Stop after you cross the Mississippi River and there won't be no salt.
Dan
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09-30-2003, 04:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
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Just a quick note`
Pick, you're right in a sense,
Quote:
Por-15 is for application to rusting iron/steel. You'll really be mad it you apply it to a polished Airstream.
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But, this company does sell a clear coat finis as well..
Check out their website.
ciao
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09-30-2003, 06:37 PM
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Creampuff
2022 27' Flying Cloud
2016 25' International
Airstream - Other
Malibu
, California
Join Date: Apr 2002
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THIS MAY BE IT !
Hey 'Cloud you are right- I found the product you are referring to .
It's called GLISTEN PC and claims to work on highly polished aluminum.
Here's the link :
http://www.por15.com/product.asp?productid=246
Anyone ever used it? It sounds great, although not cheap- but hey- it's about the same as a tub of Nuvite but you get a quart!
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AIR #189
"If aluminum isn't magnetic- why am I so attracted to to it?"
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09-30-2003, 07:48 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2002
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There was a thread on Glisten about six months ago with some suggestion that somebody ought to give it a try. Apparently no one ever did, or at least never reported on it. It appears to be made and sold as a clearcoat for aluminum wheels.
Mark
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09-30-2003, 08:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
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I don't know about the Glisten...but if it's anything like the POR-15, I wouldn't do it! POR-15 is a resin-like paint, I used it on our bumper and tongue. It thickens and cures like resin as it's drying...I can't imagine how you would cover a large surface (like your whole trailer) before the consistency starts to thicken. I could see it for a small item like a wheel...
Would love to hear a report from someone...although we have no intentions of applying anything but Glass Wax (I have about 6 cans) or some other wax once it's gone.
Shari
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10-01-2003, 07:08 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
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For what it's worth
I first looked into this product sometime last year but, as I hadn't polished my A/S then..I "filed" this info away for future references.
You'll need the Adobe Reader to open the PDF file.(Everyone has this reader, don't they??) lol
POR-15 ClearCoating.
ciao
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