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Old 06-11-2007, 04:34 PM   #1
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What is the last year of Airstream that would polish to the mirror finish?
I have a "69 Globetrotter and don't know if it will shine out like the older ones.
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Old 06-11-2007, 04:50 PM   #2
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Any year will polish up. you have to use certain methods and polishing compounds to achieve a mirror finish.
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Old 06-11-2007, 05:09 PM   #3
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I believe a '69 can be brought to a mirror shine.
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Old 06-11-2007, 05:29 PM   #4
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I've seen new ones polished - so 69 will look great too.

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My '72 shined up fine, so should yours. Good luck.
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Old 06-11-2007, 10:04 PM   #6
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On that note, what is the best way to strip the clear coat on my 72 Trade Wind so I can polish to that mirror finish. Any products anyone can recommend?Garth & Joanne
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Napier Products RemovAll 220 Works Great
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