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05-11-2016, 02:20 PM
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Rivet Master 
1999 28' Excella
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 883
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North Georgia Aero Stream?
Would love to get my 1999 Excella exterior redone..stripped and clearcoated. A fellow Airstreamer mentioned that he heard of a place in Georgia and sure enough there is?
It seems not to be too far from Helen, GA and that location would be great for us right after Xmas.
Any info about these guys would be very helpful.
thanks, BadKat
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05-13-2016, 08:24 AM
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Rivet Master
1999 28' Excella
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 883
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Kind of surprised that no one seems to have info on North Georgia Aero Stream?
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05-13-2016, 08:45 AM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
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Never heard of 'em. Gotta website?
Jim
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05-13-2016, 09:02 AM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
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05-13-2016, 10:11 AM
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Rivet Master
1996 34' Excella
Elberta
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 837
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There's a company in Helena, Ohio, (P & S Sales) that strips and refinishes Airstreams.
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05-13-2016, 12:55 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1971 23' Safari
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 22
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Polished in Atlanta
I can help just a little...
To be fair, I have not worked with or interviewed the individual in N GA. I did ask other AS club owners about their restorations. One had used Aero and liked the work and location (convenient) but not the custom curtain work. (The first recomendation from this person was to use P&S trailer Service.) I was also given the names of other locations to consider. The name that was referred most often was P&S. So I called and talked to Steve Ruth - great guy and honest family business. Helena is a long way from Atlanta but zero regrets. I had a restoration performed and polishing. My 1972 safari was just appraised, and the appraiser couldn't say enough good things about the quality of the work performed. I took my camper up to Ohio at thanksgiving and picked it up early April 2016 in order to avoid the snow...it still snowed! They've been polishing since 1964 and have the staff, resources and knowledge needed for extensive airstream repairs. I did not select the clear coat. Whoever you select, polishing is more than a filthy job, there is some "art" to the process. Good luck on your investment!
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05-13-2016, 02:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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not heard much good about them...
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05-13-2016, 04:04 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Jacksonville
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 75
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There is a thread, North GA Airstream Repair. Not good recommendations.
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Life Is A Journey - Enjoy the Ride!
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05-13-2016, 04:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 28' Excella
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 883
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Their site is ngaaero-stream.com..I was hopeful not to have to go to Ohio :-(
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05-13-2016, 04:17 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Two different companies?
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05-13-2016, 05:36 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
West Liberty
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 93
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We had P&S refinish our 1975 AS in 2011. We still get complements on the finish. I highly recommend them.
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05-14-2016, 01:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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so this seems to be the Airstream seller across from the Apple Barn on the way into Ellijay. They have been selling trailers for some time now, often having 5 or 6 for sale. My guess is that for polishing if the price is ok, they would be fine. This is usually an expensive process. You pay by the foot.
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05-14-2016, 05:58 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 298
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They do good polishing, I think you will be pleased..
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05-15-2016, 09:42 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 0557
They do good polishing, I think you will be pleased..
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don't you mean "I" not they?
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05-15-2016, 07:51 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1990 29' Excella
Travelers Rest
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 311
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If you are serious about wanting a great polish and finish on your AS, suck it up and drive to Helena OH to P&S. We tried to do it ourselves, up on scaffolding with unfamiliar tools, and us in our late 60s then. I looked down and thought one fall and the hospital bill would have paid for this. P&S has done a lot of work for us. They do this every day, one after another. They have more experience in doing it right the first time than maybe even the factory (maybe). Go to Helena and leave it with them. We got our 1990 29' Excella done in 2012 or 2013 and people constantly stop us to complement us on our beautiful AS and ask is it new. You don't want 2nd best so hitch up and go to Ohio.
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1990 Excella 29' Centramatics
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05-15-2016, 11:08 PM
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#16
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 298
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There are a few good polishers in GA.
No need to drive out of state.
But be prepared to spend the money.
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