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03-19-2012, 04:52 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,720
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Started the Clean and Wax routine today.
Wow, this thing has a lot of surface area and it is the smallest Airstream made! Today is the one week anniversary of our new 16’ International Airstream. I love to maintain things and I have learned that it is far easier to keep something nice than to restore it. For me this means that whatever comes my way gets a thorough cleaning followed by a careful application of Collenite 885 Paste wax. This wax is simply a high carnauba content based wax with no polish or cleaner at all. You need to begin with a clean surface or you will wax the dirt in.
I began by washing the entire trailer (including the roof) with a boat wash made by West Marine. After chamoising everything dry I began to apply wax. Wow, this is going to take some time! I began with all the aluminum pieces from the windows up. A step ladder and a whole pile of microfiber towels later I have everything but the roof done (above the windows). Tomorrow I’ll get up on the top and get the white painted surfaces, then I’ll finish the lower surfaces.
This is a lot of work! The results are worth it though and you cannot believe how smooth the surface is after you finish! This is a good exercise in any case as I am becoming familiar with every rivet, every extra bit of caulk and in fact every little defect in the finish of the trailer. We intend to keep her for quite a while and I know that the wax only helps…..
Time for a beer!
Bruce
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03-19-2012, 05:24 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1955 22' Flying Cloud
mapleton
, Utah
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 464
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Wax on, Wax off Mr Miyagi
think I saw this in a movie about 30 years ago
Just be glad its not a 34 footer
keep up on the maintainance it will pay off in the long run.
tim
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03-19-2012, 06:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,051
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You know, we feel the same way.
Doug does a hand wash and wax several times a year, and we give it a good wash once a week or so when we are on the road.
Whyever not?
Maggie
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03-19-2012, 06:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 34' Limited
Brunswick
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,084
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Try using a cyclo for the wax job. I use it for my 34' with nuvite and with meguires wax on the vehicles. Amazimg job on both!
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2000 Excursion V10 4x4
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03-19-2012, 06:53 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 34' Limited
Brunswick
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,084
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...and if you want to try a 34' for comparison, I will happily volunteer my rig! Lol!
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1982 34' Limited
2000 Excursion V10 4x4
WBCCI #3321
TAC #GA-24
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03-19-2012, 07:00 PM
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Totally New No Clue
2012 16' International
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 62
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Hi. Dorsey here. Bruce's wife.
I caught him in action. Watch the video here!
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03-20-2012, 04:17 AM
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Rivet Master
2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,720
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dorsal
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What? Nobody liked my starring role? My big chance for break in the entertainment industry???? ! back to my waxing I guess.
Bruce
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03-20-2012, 04:46 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 34' Limited
Brunswick
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,084
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One square inch at a time!
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1982 34' Limited
2000 Excursion V10 4x4
WBCCI #3321
TAC #GA-24
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03-20-2012, 05:18 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 19,977
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Great work!!
Gets done every Spring get-ready around here.
One of these can speed the process and improve results considerably!!
Also a does a GREAT job washing..... microfiber on a pole
Watch out though..their stuff is addictive!!
Bob
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03-20-2012, 05:25 AM
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Rivet Master
2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,720
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Bob,
I have never used my random orbital sander to polish wax but our detailer swears by that tool! He claims you can not get into trouble the way you can with a rotary polisher.
I figure that I am atoning for sins of some kind by doing it all by hand....
Bruce
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03-20-2012, 05:45 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 19,977
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rifboy
Bob,
I have never used my random orbital sander to polish wax but our detailer swears by that tool! He claims you can not get into trouble the way you can with a rotary polisher.
I figure that I am atoning for sins of some kind by doing it all by hand....
Bruce
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Well it sure is a good work out!!
I've been using this instead of wax, lasts longer, shines up well, and you need very little do do the job. Very easy on/off also.
The orbital works real well with the foam applicator and microfiber removal pad.
Just don't get too far ahead of yourself, one 4'x4' panel at a time.
Five months after sealing....
Bob
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03-20-2012, 05:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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Bruce
Looks great! I missed out on the polishing gene.
Dan
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03-20-2012, 08:32 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
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Keepin' your little Bambi nice!
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