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10-04-2011, 10:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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What's wrong with me?
I've been toying with the idea of polishing my 31 footer.That is an awful lot of aluminum to polish but I keep reading how forum members say not to get overwhelmed with how much work it is.I keep thinking about the eating an elephant one bite at a time saying and thinking to myself I'll just do a couple hours here and there and before you know it you're done.Well I'm freaking addicted to polishing now and it's all I think about.My wife thinks I'm nuts and no telling what the neighbors think although I'm getting a few thumbs up and a good job every once in a while.
So anyways I have about 25 to 30 hours of polishing so far and just wanted to share some pictures.I have lots of swirl marks so pass number two will happen here pretty soon with some Nuvite C and that should help get rid of most of the swirls and then onto the Cyclo and Nuvite A or S.
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10-04-2011, 10:28 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Man, it always amazes me how good they look even during the polishing. Just wait till you're done!
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10-05-2011, 05:04 AM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,706
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Nothing the matter. It looks great.
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Jeff & Cindy
'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
'91 350 LE MH; '21 Interstate 24GT
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10-05-2011, 05:26 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1963 28' Ambassador
Lyme
, Connecticut
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 99
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That looks great! Lots of work, but its worth it. You'll get lots of thumbs up on the road too, thats for sure!
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2019 Ford F350 Platinum
Gen-Y Torsion 10,000 lb Hitch
Rock Tamers
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10-05-2011, 05:46 AM
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Rivet Master
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,779
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31 feet of shiney aluminum...... nothing better.
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10-05-2011, 06:11 AM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,702
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What's wrong with you? Well, you are making great progress. You don't care whether your wife thinks you are crazy and all you have to do is not care what the trailer thinks either. It can be dirty, unpolished, or shiny, but it is still an Airstream. You'll be able to tow a half polished trailer and be content. You've come to the right place for therapy. It does look great, but it doesn't matter what I think either. How do you feel now?
Gene
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10-05-2011, 08:13 AM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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The curves do it, they are so addicting to look into.
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1989 Airstream 345 Liberator...
1972 Argosy 24'...
1954 Feathercraft Vagabond
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10-05-2011, 08:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Thanks for the positive feedback everyone. I feel better now and can't wait to get back polishing.
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10-05-2011, 09:10 AM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,500
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Be sure and select a superShiny photo for your avatar pic once you get it all polished, so more people will know to be jealous.
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Zero Gravitas — 2017 Flying Cloud 26U | WBCCI# 15566
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10-05-2011, 09:34 AM
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Fairway
1973 27' Overlander
1986 34' Excella
1996 34' Excella
Shavertown
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 7
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Looks great, you've motivated me to get back to mine (one bite at a time)
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10-05-2011, 06:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DKB_SATX
Be sure and select a superShiny photo for your avatar pic once you get it all polished, so more people will know to be jealous.
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Thanks for the suggestion, now I really have to get with and get that baby buffed out!
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10-05-2011, 07:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fairway
Looks great, you've motivated me to get back to mine (one bite at a time)
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I'm glad to hear I motivated you.Darkspeed motivated me to polish mine after seeing how awesome his trailer turned out. Good luck and one bite at a time right! By the way who eats elephants anyways
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10-08-2011, 07:16 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1974 29' Ambassador
1976 25' Caravanner
trenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 103
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Get ready! Shiny aluminum somehow becomes magnetic when you go camping. Everyone from three to ninety will want a closer look.
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10-09-2011, 06:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
1960 26' Overlander
1963 24' Tradewind
El Paso
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 945
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bimpy
Get ready! Shiny aluminum somehow becomes magnetic when you go camping. Everyone from three to ninety will want a closer look.
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Haha funny that you mention that, now the neighbors that were giving me the annoyed looks earlier are stopping by to check her out.
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