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06-01-2017, 10:07 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Los angeles
, California
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 112
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Clear coat remover
I have found some old posts regarding clear coat removers however too many information and I am not sure which one to go with. I couls not find 1 gallon of Aerospace PR-5044, they sell only 5 gallons on vintageairstreamsupply, any suggestions? I want to go with good quality porduct.
Appreciate your answers..
Aras
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06-02-2017, 08:04 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 21' Globetrotter
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,314
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First question is what year and model do you have? And,what is the condition of the clear coat you are stripping?
Generic answer to your question is that you can get Citrus-strip gel from your big-box hardware store, and it will do the job just fine. You can alsousually buy the "Aircraft stripper" at most autoparts stores, especially Pep Boys.
good luck!
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06-02-2017, 08:46 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Los angeles
, California
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 112
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Belegedhel
First question is what year and model do you have? And,what is the condition of the clear coat you are stripping?
Generic answer to your question is that you can get Citrus-strip gel from your big-box hardware store, and it will do the job just fine. You can alsousually buy the "Aircraft stripper" at most autoparts stores, especially Pep Boys.
good luck!
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Hello,
It is 72 25ft Tradewind. Clear coat is over the trailer probably 70%. Exterior skin condition is good I can say. I attached a picture so you can see. Thank you!
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06-02-2017, 09:42 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 21' Globetrotter
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,314
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The Citrus-strip will take the clear coat off of your trailer just fine. In the places where it hasn't been weathered, it may take a second application, but this stripper is easy to work with and won't take your skin off if you get a drop of it on you. Be sure to thoroughly mask any plastic stuff (ie., clearance light lenses, lexan windows, etc.), ans most stripper will disolve them.
good luck!
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06-02-2017, 10:50 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Los angeles
, California
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 112
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Belegedhel
The Citrus-strip will take the clear coat off of your trailer just fine. In the places where it hasn't been weathered, it may take a second application, but this stripper is easy to work with and won't take your skin off if you get a drop of it on you. Be sure to thoroughly mask any plastic stuff (ie., clearance light lenses, lexan windows, etc.), ans most stripper will disolve them.
good luck!
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Thank you! Should I just cover the lenses etc with plastic bag and tape around?
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06-02-2017, 12:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 21' Globetrotter
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,314
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As long as the bags themselves are chemical resistant, this should work. I think I just used a bunch of painter's tape or duct tape, and it was adequate.
good luck!
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06-02-2017, 01:07 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Los angeles
, California
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 112
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Belegedhel
As long as the bags themselves are chemical resistant, this should work. I think I just used a bunch of painter's tape or duct tape, and it was adequate.
good luck!
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I appreciate your help.. thank you.
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06-02-2017, 01:08 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1994 28' Excella
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 39
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Found out by mistake that Goof Off will remove clear coat. After my Airstream was broken into I put a cover over the window to keep rain out using Duct tape. By the time I got the new window and pulled the cover off the Duct tape left a film.
Didn't take long to see that the Goof Off was removing more than the tape film.
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06-02-2017, 01:25 PM
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jkwoodrow
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Springfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 155
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Use aluminum foil and aluminum tape to protect lenses and other areas you don't want the stripper to affect. It's what they use when stripping aircraft for repainting.
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06-03-2017, 03:50 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Los angeles
, California
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 112
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John Woodrow
Use aluminum foil and aluminum tape to protect lenses and other areas you don't want the stripper to affect. It's what they use when stripping aircraft for repainting.
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What about the sealings and gaskets? Air vent gaskets etc. I need to clean them as well but how can I prevent the gaskets not having issue? Or should I remove them all first? Thank you.
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06-04-2017, 05:01 AM
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jkwoodrow
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Springfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 155
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It's best to remove and replace any gaskets you can. You can also protect them with aluminum tape.
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06-04-2017, 07:28 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Los angeles
, California
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 112
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Belegedhel
The Citrus-strip will take the clear coat off of your trailer just fine. In the places where it hasn't been weathered, it may take a second application, but this stripper is easy to work with and won't take your skin off if you get a drop of it on you. Be sure to thoroughly mask any plastic stuff (ie., clearance light lenses, lexan windows, etc.), ans most stripper will disolve them.
good luck!
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Can I wash off the citristip with water? Or do I need to scrape it by hand? Thank you
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06-04-2017, 08:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Excella
2011 19' Flying Cloud
Santa Ynez
, California
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 1,185
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You can wash it off but for me i wanted to keep from making mud were I was working. A medium brush or stiff sponge will work but do not scrape off as you mentioned even with a plastic scraper or you will scratch the aluminum and make more work for yourself later.
FYI I tried several different strippers and the citristrip ended up working best overall for me. Temperature seamed to play a role with the diff types and it worked best when warm out.
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06-04-2017, 08:58 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Los angeles
, California
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 112
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AlinCal
You can wash it off but for me i wanted to keep from making mud were I was working. A medium brush or stiff sponge will work but do not scrape off as you mentioned even with a plastic scraper or you will scratch the aluminum and make more work for yourself later.
FYI I tried several different strippers and the citristrip ended up working best overall for me. Temperature seamed to play a role with the diff types and it worked best when warm out.
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Thank you! That is so helpful.
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07-09-2017, 03:26 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1970 18' Caravel
Lexington
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 17
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I tried Citri-strip, Aircraft stripper and epoxy/paint stripper, but there are still large areas that won't come off. I ave done about 12 application and spray offs and it still looks like it has patchy clear coat. Is it possible that it's not clear coat? Here are some pictures. Please help. I want to be done with this damn clear coat!
Thanks.
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07-09-2017, 03:47 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Des Peres
, Missouri
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 266
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I have never done this but at this point I would be using a powered polishing tool
Asked the experts one technique
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07-11-2017, 10:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
2008 F350, 6.4L diesel
, Oak Harbor, WA
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 605
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Looks like clear coat to me.
Here is how you can test it. Use a 3M Scotch-Bright pad on one of those area after the stripper has been on for a few minutes. If it begins to release you have your answer.
We did use stripper and a pad on the vintage skins that were repaired in the English wheel.
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08-26-2017, 09:12 AM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
2008 F350, 6.4L diesel
, Oak Harbor, WA
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 605
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Pulled the trailer from under the cover to strip the gel coat. I gallon of Citristrip for the 25 footer, no work on the top or the rear endcap repaired and coated last year.
The stripper will not work in sunlight, in our area we the fog provides the moisture and sunblock needed. Pressure washed removed the materials in sheets, only two hours of contact time. Something like 98% effective, the last 2% were specific locations.
Will not remove decal tap glue. Decals were steam removed, to remove the shadow ended up using a fiberglass wheel, then solvent cleanup stripper.
The uploaded pictures were taken in the fog free morning heavy dew, top crowns are covered in it. Without polishing the small scratches will remain, the oxidation on the upper can be blended to the sides with the use of #0000 steel wool.
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08-26-2017, 02:30 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1992 29' Excella
Powder Springs
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 33
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I'm going through this to currently, citrus strip is working best for me, shake it up well before applying it then let it soak for a couple hours, and using A white ultra fine scrubbing pad (Scotch-Brite ) soaked in stripper after wash I lightly scrub the area and that seems to take the last remnants off. Hope it works for you too.
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09-23-2017, 02:04 PM
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#20
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Antlers
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 27
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So, what do I do when I have stripped the the clear coat and it looks like the same spotchy stuff? Running my hand over edges of stained looking areas, there is no roughness, so I know clear coat is gone. How do I get rid of splotchiness? I have a 98 Excella Classic which would be a satin finish.
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