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09-12-2016, 02:19 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2010 23' FB Flying Cloud
McMinnville
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Waxing Product
I hope there is a photo of Mequire Deep Crystal Carnauba wax product. I have a 2000 Bambi and wonder if anyone has used this product on the exterior and if this good for waxing the trailer. It says it does not harm the clear coat.
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09-12-2016, 02:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
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I use the same stuff on both the AS and Corvette ...
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2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
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11-01-2016, 07:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 31' Classic
Garner,
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2012
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wonder how long it last vs something like nu Finish wax which will last a good long while I have found on my cars. I wash and then do a wax, give it a week or so and repeat the process. the finish will last a good year or more with just a wash job.
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Originally Posted by curnes
I hope there is a photo of Mequire Deep Crystal Carnauba wax product. I have a 2000 Bambi and wonder if anyone has used this product on the exterior and if this good for waxing the trailer. It says it does not harm the clear coat.
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2-24-16 got a 2005 Classic 31D 460 watts solar, lithium 230 AH, 16" LT's, pulled by:
2003 F-250 SD, CC, 7.3L PowerStroke
WBCCI#1691, Piedmont Airstream Club, Unit #161, Region #3
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11-02-2016, 10:05 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by curnes
I hope there is a photo of Mequire Deep Crystal Carnauba wax product. I have a 2000 Bambi and wonder if anyone has used this product on the exterior and if this good for waxing the trailer. It says it does not harm the clear coat.
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I use Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax - seems to work well with no apparent negative effect on the clear coat finish.
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11-16-2016, 05:52 PM
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#22
2016 28' Pendleton
Riverview
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 27
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My car guy is going to use the deep crystal on my AS this weekend. Hope it comes out great and I will report back.
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11-16-2016, 07:29 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2010 23' FB Flying Cloud
McMinnville
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 186
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Pease do, would like to hear how that turns out. Thanks, Cameron
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11-16-2016, 08:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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11-16-2016, 09:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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An experiment.
I have used different polishes on our Airstream and they always look shiny. But they really don't do much for the exposed panel edges, rivet holes, and exterior accessories. CorrosionX and/or Boeshield T9 have been effective for that purpose, no corrosion anywhere on our Airstream in our 6th year.
Spending this trip on the coast, a couple of weeks ago I sprayed the exterior parts mentioned with CorrosionX and let soak for a day. Of course it was greasy, so I rubbed it into the complete panels with soft rags and it came out looking shiny as new. Even the stainless steel segment protectors and stainless steel covers look terrific.
I wonder how long it will last; in the meantime we have some confidence our Airstream has good corrosion protection.
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2012 FC RB, Michelin 16, ProPride 1400
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 Ecodiesel 3.92 axles
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11-17-2016, 06:00 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 344
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CorrosionX & Boeshield T9 - Redundant or Additive
I have read the many posts regarding the need to protect an AS's seams, rivets, etc. against filiform corrosion. Makes sense to me. Early on, I became a dedicated user of CorrosionX.
A number of the posts that I have read seem to recommend the use of CorrosionX AND Boeshield, other posts suggest to use either CorrosionX OR Boeshield.
So my question today is: Is it redundant or is it additive to use both products?
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11-18-2016, 06:20 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
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any good auto was will keep the clear coat looking nice. I recommend Liquid Glass which worked great for me and is very long lasting.
Keep a spray bottle of automobile windshield cleaner around for touch up and bird stuff that gets on the skin.. Non ammonia.
Good tip about those corrosion products. My old 66 has some filiform I struggle with...
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11-18-2016, 08:03 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dhroberts
I have read the many posts regarding the need to protect an AS's seams, rivets, etc. against filiform corrosion. Makes sense to me. Early on, I became a dedicated user of CorrosionX.
A number of the posts that I have read seem to recommend the use of CorrosionX AND Boeshield, other posts suggest to use either CorrosionX OR Boeshield.
So my question today is: Is it redundant or is it additive to use both products?
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I use CorrosionX on the shell because it works well and leaves little visible residue, and Boeshield T9 for the underbody steel because it leaves a protective barrier of paraffin wax.
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2012 FC RB, Michelin 16, ProPride 1400
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 Ecodiesel 3.92 axles
The Truth is More Important Than the Facts
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11-18-2016, 01:25 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 344
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkottum
I use CorrosionX on the shell because it works well and leaves little visible residue, and Boeshield T9 for the underbody steel because it leaves a protective barrier of paraffin wax.
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Got it! Thanks
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11-18-2016, 04:41 PM
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Rich and Kat
2017 30' Classic
Alexandria
Alexandria
, Virginia
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 275
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In addition to waxing the shell and protecting against filiform corrosion, what are you all doing to protect the frame/hitch? The points to which my chains attach, as well as other points of the frame and ProPride hitch are already rusting where the paint has chipped off.
I suppose I should take a wire brush to it and hit it with some spray paint ... then Boshield or CorrosionX? Thoughts? Pics? I don't want to hijack the thread but it seems like this question is relevant ... ?
Thanks,
Rich
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2017 Classic 30', ProPride 3P Hitch, 2016 RAM 3500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 SRW w/ 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel and Retrax Pro MX Tonneau Cover
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11-18-2016, 09:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 25' Excella
xxxxx
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I rattle can my tongue every now and then. I don't want to spray any protectant on it for fear of the next spray paint job not sticking.
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11-18-2016, 10:40 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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I keep a can of CorrosionX handy in an exterior compartment. If there's a paint chip on the hitch or frame, give it a shot. When we do our periodic inspections and maintenance I wipe them off and touch up with paint. If I see a nick or scratch on the Airstream shell, same thing.
I also use it to lube our ProPride receiver box and stinger before hitching, and I shoot a little on the w.d. jack hangers and lift bar where they constantly rub, as well as the chain hangers on the truck's receiver. It's also a good lube for the stabilizer jack screws that doubles for corrosion protection on them.
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2012 FC RB, Michelin 16, ProPride 1400
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 Ecodiesel 3.92 axles
The Truth is More Important Than the Facts
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11-26-2016, 11:22 AM
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#22
2016 28' Pendleton
Riverview
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by curnes
Pease do, would like to hear how that turns out. Thanks, Cameron
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I think it came out pretty good. Not the best pics but you get the idea.
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11-27-2016, 09:26 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2010 23' FB Flying Cloud
McMinnville
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 186
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That looks great! Thanks, Cameron
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