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Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 03-16-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 960
Posted By outofcontrol
I just realized looking at this pic this was...

I just realized looking at this pic this was before I replaced the chrome beltline bump strip. 2 hours removing the old 3M glue bonding and buffer wheel residue, and about 10 min to apply the new...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 03-16-2020, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 960
Posted By outofcontrol
I also refurbished the emblems. I don't know if...

I also refurbished the emblems. I don't know if these are badges, emblems, logos, or what. I painted the background with Charcoal Grey instead of the light blue that was there. Looks better now...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 03-16-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 960
Posted By outofcontrol
I used the drop to line up my letters and glued...

I used the drop to line up my letters and glued them in place with this stuff called Lexel. Not sure if that was a good choice, but I'm experimenting....
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 03-16-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 960
Posted By outofcontrol
Brass Badge Logos

The "AIRSTREAM" logos on the front and back of my trailer failed.
At first I just planned on replacing them, but that wouldn't be any fun. Plus they're $110 each for the set.

This is the back...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-10-2018, 09:58 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,603
Posted By outofcontrol
2x4 is a lower bed, otherwise 4x4 is better on...

2x4 is a lower bed, otherwise 4x4 is better on all accounts.

Not sure if this was already mentioned, but the 4x4 option will hold it's value in dollars.

For example, if the initial cost...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-06-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
Still own the trailer. I'm now storing it under...

Still own the trailer. I'm now storing it under cover, so except for dust, it looks the same.

It's aluminum. Bare metal will corrode/oxidize if left out in the elements. With preventative...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-14-2017, 04:52 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 19,771
Posted By outofcontrol
Watch a bunch of PDR videos on youtube....

Watch a bunch of PDR videos on youtube. (paintless dent removal)
Get a glue-on dent puller and a slide hammer.
Get some of those suction cup pullers too.
Give it a shot. At this point you really...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-07-2017, 02:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
4 years later...

So it's 4 years later and I've been using a 1/3rd polished trailer, and really I did 1/3 of the trailer 1/3 of the way.

I happened to find a guy that offered to finish the job for a price that I...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 04-07-2017, 02:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,888
Posted By outofcontrol
DIY vent

I've found a guy to polish my Airstream and I was stripping off everything that I could to make it easy and clean. I pulled this vent off for the polishing and it's always been an eyesore for me. ...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-08-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,378
Posted By outofcontrol
I appreciate your point of view. There's...

I appreciate your point of view.

There's no doubt in my mind that the AGMs are a better battery. I'm sure they'd perform better. I just don't think they're 3.5 times better. ($89 vs $309)
...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-08-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,378
Posted By outofcontrol
I did some more searching, and although my unit...

I did some more searching, and although my unit says Freedom Combi, it's more like the Freedom 458 unit. That one looks the same except for breakers on the unit, has all the same lights, buttons,...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-08-2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,378
Posted By outofcontrol
The manual I found is not an exact match. The...

The manual I found is not an exact match. The unit is slightly different from the illustration, and there's no mention of the TSC plug. I'm guessing the manual I found is an earlier version of the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-07-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,378
Posted By outofcontrol
Thank you so much for the detailed reply. Makes...

Thank you so much for the detailed reply. Makes me feel a lot better about all of this. Batteries can be such a mystical subject sometimes.


I need to educate myself better to understand this...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-07-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,378
Posted By outofcontrol
Mixed batteries and surprised with converter/inverter

My root problem is that the batteries won't run the heater for the night.

We bought this Excella in Feb 2013. It was sold by the owner's son, who made a lot of bad decisions, one of which was...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-07-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,556
Posted By outofcontrol
I know this OP is 3 years old, but Xantrex has a...

I know this OP is 3 years old, but Xantrex has a page for discontinued products. That's where I found my manual. They're not organized by part number, so you might have to cruise around.
...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-04-2014, 02:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
Good first post, you're right on. 10 points....

Good first post, you're right on. 10 points. :flowers:
-Kevin
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-13-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,803
Posted By outofcontrol
What Gilmurr said. And yes, they do come...

What Gilmurr said.

And yes, they do come from the factory with a clear coat.

There's an inherent problem with applying clear coat to a polished surface. The polishing removes all the "tooth"...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-08-2014, 03:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,884
Posted By outofcontrol
Not sure if you noticed, but this post was from...

Not sure if you noticed, but this post was from 9+ years ago.

FWIW: I removed my letters to polish under them. I figured that I'm spending 200+ hours to polish, what's another 15 min?

-Kevin
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-08-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,803
Posted By outofcontrol
I've heard 8 hours per foot is pretty normal. ...

I've heard 8 hours per foot is pretty normal. 28' x 8 = 224 hours.

There's a few professionals out there that will do the job. They charge about $200 per foot. Example: a 28' trailer is $5600. ...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-08-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
Not really. Unless I can figure out a way...

Not really.

Unless I can figure out a way to polish the trailer in the rain and at night, I'm kind of stalled until the weather gets better. I might be able to squeeze some hours in on a...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-19-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,133
Posted By outofcontrol
That looks like blue tarp damage to me. The...

That looks like blue tarp damage to me. The black lines could be where the tarp rubbed on the clear coat. I only guess that because of where they are, and it would be a strange method of polishing...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-19-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
Battle with a stripper.

So yesterday I tried out a new stripper; Citristrip. I didn't test it on any plastic lenses, or rubber, but it does smell better than the Klean-Strip. It's easier to apply. No globs and the pink...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-19-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
Deb, So on my trailer, the glass doesn't...

Deb,

So on my trailer, the glass doesn't have a metal frame attached to it. (pic below) There's a rubber seal between the glass and the frame that's riveted to the trailer. Between that frame...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-18-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
Good questions. 1. You pour the stripper...

Good questions.

1. You pour the stripper into a metal paint tray, and then brush it on. I'm using a 4" chip brush. It doesn't touch the window seals. Also, in 95-96 with the introduction of the...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-15-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,364
Posted By outofcontrol
So I called Dick McIntyre earlier this spring to...

So I called Dick McIntyre earlier this spring to ask about polishing our trailer and if he had any ideas on "touching up" the clear coat where it's failing on the shoulders of our trailer. You'll...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-14-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
Got a couple hours in last night. Total of about...

Got a couple hours in last night. Total of about 18 so far.
I'm learning as I go, and I think it's getting easier.

My tips as of last night:
1. Listen to podcasts. I listened to 3 episodes...
Forum: 1997 - 1999 Safari 08-14-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,023
Posted By outofcontrol
Oh, BTW, not to hijack this thread, but this is...

Oh, BTW, not to hijack this thread, but this is my nearly finished "J-lounge". It's not a hijack, but more of a Tribute.

Completely inspired by Dan's work:
...
Forum: 1997 - 1999 Safari 08-14-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,023
Posted By outofcontrol
Cool. I was curious about the curved sections...

Cool. I was curious about the curved sections too. Your description makes complete sense without pictures.

I too was shocked with Dan's estimate and cost of cushions and I was determined to find...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-06-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
"Clear for Launch" "Road Ready" "Ready for...

"Clear for Launch" "Road Ready" "Ready for Service"

I think it's cool. It draws a lot of questions, and gives a perfect display of "before and after".

If I didn't have a job or a family I...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-06-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
15 Hours

Last Wednesday I got an hour in. Spent some time on the fridge access door.
15 hours total. I bet nobody else would polish their trailer 1 hour at a time.
...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-06-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
14 hours work.

Seems like I'm getting about 1hr done per week. I should be done by Fall 2015 at this rate.

This is from July 23. Two weeks ago.
...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-06-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,803
Posted By outofcontrol
I only took off one so far, and it's not too...

I only took off one so far, and it's not too hard. I FOR SURE will need some help with the longer ones. It's easy to get them to slide out except for the last couple inches... I know that the...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-29-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,803
Posted By outofcontrol
I have the same "orange peel" texture on my end...

I have the same "orange peel" texture on my end caps. And I think you're right about the source of it. I'm guessing when they stamp those complex curves it either stretches the aluminum or takes an...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-25-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 14,958
Posted By outofcontrol
2001-04 1st gen "LB7" 300hp/520tq known for...

2001-04 1st gen "LB7" 300hp/520tq known for injector problems
04.5-05 2nd gen "LLY" 305hp/605tq variable geometry turbo + EGR
2006-07 3rd gen "LBZ" 360hp/650tq stronger internals
07.5-10 4th...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-23-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
I got a full hour done last night! YAY. I...

I got a full hour done last night! YAY.

I have a question: My cotton wheel seems to glaze over very quickly. Like instantly. I mean, in 30 seconds, it looks like this:

let me rephrase my...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-23-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 14,958
Posted By outofcontrol
I'd rather have too much truck than not enough. ...

I'd rather have too much truck than not enough.

You'd probably be fine with either the Toyota or the Duramax for decades of towing. It's that one time where things got out of control that you...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-14-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 80,212
Posted By outofcontrol
I wish I could. But I don't have a list. I...

I wish I could. But I don't have a list. I bought the wood as I went, and kept on going back for more. Plus I used several leftover pieces of lumber that I had laying around.
Here's a guess:
4 -...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-12-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
Oh, as a side note: I'm going to a family...

Oh, as a side note: I'm going to a family reunion this weekend in Seaview, Washington. A couple months ago I called an RV park that's literally 100 feet from our family beach house and they were...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-12-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
Just some progress. I'm posting up these pics...

Just some progress. I'm posting up these pics not only to share, but as a reference for me on how much time I'm spending. Only 1 hour last night, but it was pure polishing. No dinkking around. 13...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-11-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
NTU: new to us? BY: ? PW = pressure washer...

NTU: new to us?
BY: ?

PW = pressure washer

I did a test section with a $5 aerosol can of stripper. Then worked it with a plastic scraper and a scotch pad. It took a long time, messy, and...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-11-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
Thanks Becky! Here's a pic of the area I...

Thanks Becky!

Here's a pic of the area I worked last night. I have to say that it looked better in the dark.
But I do think I'll get there someday. Although I might need 3D (Darkness, Distance,...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-10-2013, 11:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,092
Posted By outofcontrol
I would look on Craigslist for guys that...

I would look on Craigslist for guys that specialize in boat, tanker truck, or RV detailing.

-Kevin
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-10-2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
Well, I put in a good 2hrs tonight and made great...

Well, I put in a good 2hrs tonight and made great success. I feel like I'm getting a hang of this, and actually getting somewhere.

If anyone is reading, I thought I'd just answer some of my own...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-10-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
I started mentally counting up the hours I've...

I started mentally counting up the hours I've spent on the polish so far, and maybe I'm going along just fine. I think I have less than 10 hours into it so far. Most of that has been trying to get...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-10-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,411
Posted By outofcontrol
This is a very interesting conversation. I too...

This is a very interesting conversation. I too try and work while I'm on vacation, being self-employed, I only need a laptop and a phone. I've been tethering my phone to the laptop for years. I...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-09-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1nEwljHBomg/Udw...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1nEwljHBomg/Udwj840pLUI/AAAAAAAAkCA/N6Y_5ACwMg0/w958-h719-no/20130709_074914.jpg...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-08-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
8. Do I need to clean off the polish with mineral...

8. Do I need to clean off the polish with mineral spirits every pass? or just when I switch to another grade of polish, or the next step?

BTW, I using the Jestco kit on a 1996 Excella.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-08-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,550
Posted By outofcontrol
painfully slow

This is the "slow way" because I can only work on it 1.5 hrs per night.
8p the kid goes to sleep, and by 9:30p it's too dark (and noisy).

Looking for some tips:
1. How do you know when to put on...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-02-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By outofcontrol
There's no way I'm going to get this all done in...

There's no way I'm going to get this all done in one sitting. As long as my generator will run the polisher, I'm going to be polishing all weekend while we're camping.

If you want a Jekyll and...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-01-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,803
Posted By outofcontrol
Are you going to polish the awning wrap thingy? ...

Are you going to polish the awning wrap thingy? How about the arms on the awning?
Or the window frames?

Did the Smart Strip damage any of the light covers? or plastic parts? (I couldn't find...
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