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09-04-2009, 06:04 PM
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4 Rivet Member
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San Diego
, California
Join Date: May 2008
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Gray Touch-up Paint Won't Dry
Anybody know about or have you had the problem? I bought a can of Touch Up Pewter Gray #360260-100 paint from Airstream. The door step on my Bambi had some rust spots and nicks along the track where the rod is. So I took it off, sanded it down then primed it with Rust-Oleum Automotive primer. After it dried, I touched it up with steel wool in a few spots then sprayed the Airstream paint on. That was last Sunday afternoon. Today, (Friday), it still is a little tacky and soft. I had it outside when I painted it and moved it into and hung it up in my tool shed. It hasn't rained here. BTW I shook the can for about 3 minutes before using it.
What gives? I have never had this problem before.
Randy
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09-04-2009, 06:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' Classic
Hydes
Join Date: Apr 2007
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I think the stuff is just crappy paint. I bought three cans from an Airstream dealer. The paint is thin with little solids and you're right it stays tacky. I cleaned what I sprayed off went to the big box store and found some Rustoleum that was much better and a good match.
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09-04-2009, 06:54 PM
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More than one rivet loose
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Los Alamos
, New Mexico
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Was it foggy? High humidity will slow drying. Did you clean the area with a solvent? what kind?
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Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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09-04-2009, 07:49 PM
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4 Rivet Member
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San Diego
, California
Join Date: May 2008
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No fog. It has been clear. Hot and dry. I cleaned it with liquid sandpaper.
Honestly, I've done this stuff a lot and never had this problem. I also painted the steel bars for my Equalizer right after and they dried completely. I used Rust-Oleum Gloss Black.
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10-01-2009, 02:51 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1985 25' Sovereign
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Valley Center
, California
Join Date: Sep 2007
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You folks on this thread have newer rigs than our 1984 but maybe this will help. But maybe your paint color is different...
I found Rustoleum #244228 "Metallic Charcoal" to be a perfect match to the dark frame and tounge paint on ours. I bought the paint in spray cans at Wallyworld. It's held up really well over two camping seasons.
Cheers,
Chris
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10-01-2009, 03:17 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1953 21' Flying Cloud
McKinney
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Try applying a little bit of heat to it using a hair dryer or heat lamp. Not too much or it might peel.
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10-02-2009, 10:54 AM
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New Member
1998 25' Safari
1978 25' Tradewind
Weaverville
, California
Join Date: Mar 2004
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I had the same problem with the airstream pewter grey paint. The paint got tackier as the day warmed but felt dry in the cool mornings. It eventually dried after several weeks.
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10-02-2009, 03:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
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OLD paint - it just gets that way sometimes.
I agree, buy the Rustoleum at the big box store - it has a fast turnover so you're always getting new paint.
Paula
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10-07-2009, 10:57 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
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paint
The correct Airstream charcoal metallic paint for the underbelly, is Dupont # B8270.
Depending on where you live, Dupont offers that color paint in different types.
Andy
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10-08-2009, 12:43 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
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Check back with your dealer. I had the same problem and C&G Trailer replaced mine.
They called Airstream and they had a bad batch of paint. I will try the Rustoleum in the future. The cost is probably less. Thanks for the tip.
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03-10-2010, 01:09 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1978 28' Ambassador
Savannah
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2010
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What color finish paint? Going to paint the front part of hook-up, LPG tanks, frame, etc. Will scrape and then kill the rust with phosphoric acid. Rinse and prime with grey primer. What color for the finsih coat? Aluminum or silver? Use big orange box since it is 2 miles from my house. Thanks. Jack
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03-10-2010, 01:32 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skamper1
What color finish paint? Going to paint the front part of hook-up, LPG tanks, frame, etc. Will scrape and then kill the rust with phosphoric acid. Rinse and prime with grey primer. What color for the finsih coat? Aluminum or silver? Use big orange box since it is 2 miles from my house. Thanks. Jack
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Use "metallic silver" paint.
Then, apply a couple of coats of a good clear on top of that.
That then will last many years.
Andy
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11-14-2015, 11:02 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 706
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Is there any newer opinions on grey touch up for framework, bumper support frame?
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12-15-2015, 06:08 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2009 25' FB International
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 10
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Paint color for frame
Been looking for awhile. Decided to try Rustoleum 7784-830 Charcoal gloss. Had to order it so will let you know.
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12-15-2015, 07:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 706
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Thanks Bruce. I have other pdfs for other repairs that I can send you. I received a couple from Airstream directly but the one I sent you came from one of my friends here Robert Cross.
Good luck. Akryl R is very sticky. I ran a small bead and wiped it in with a rag. Clean up quickly with alcohol
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