We have a 1984 airstream 310 motor home. The bumpers are much oxidized. Does anyone have some suggestions on how to clean them? Hopefully without having to buff / polish them.
They were originally clear coated aluminum and over the years the clear coat breaks down and they get ugly and oxidized. There is no magic solution, they have to be polished like any Airstream metal after it becomes oxidized and old gray looking.
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1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2011
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3M makes Scotchbrite buffing wheels for deburring and finishing. The 7S grade will leave a finish very close to the original brushed aluminum finish. The wheels are about 3 inches wide and 12" in diameter. They work well on a variable speed body buffer/polisher. I believe the part number is 2536. Wipe it down with acetone after buffing and coat it with some rattle can clear coat.
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