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10-28-2006, 09:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
Paradise
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Hitch Paint Color Match
I have a 2005 Safari with some rust spots on the hitch frame. I want to clean them up before they get too bad and was wondering about matching the paint. Is there a source for a spray touch-up version of this paint or a way to match it without taking it to a body shop? The paint is a kind of gray-brown color and seems to be standard on most late model Airstreams.
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"THE OLDER I GET, THE BETTER I WAS"
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10-28-2006, 10:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Huntington Beach
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past threads
Search "Frame color paint".
John
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10-28-2006, 10:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
Paradise
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Thanks John. I tried several search combos but didn't get good results. Your search recommendation worked great!
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10-29-2006, 12:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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So I'm not the only one who needs some.
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WBCCI 3344 FCU
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Yes, we have courtesy parking for you. About an hour North of Los Angeles.
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10-29-2006, 01:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
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New Orleans
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Paint
Quote:
Originally Posted by slowolf
I have a 2005 Safari with some rust spots on the hitch frame. I want to clean them up before they get too bad and was wondering about matching the paint. Is there a source for a spray touch-up version of this paint or a way to match it without taking it to a body shop? The paint is a kind of gray-brown color and seems to be standard on most late model Airstreams.
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Call Bill Thomas RV. On can will go a long way. Bill Thomas will ship it to your door. I rec. excellent service.
http://billthomas.airstream.com/index.php?go=support
Jim
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2012 International Serenity 28
2005 Safari 25 SS Traded
1968 Globetrotter Sold
2011 F150 Ecoboost
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10-29-2006, 09:33 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Goin camping
So I'm not the only one who needs some.
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You too goin Camping? To get rid of the rust I used this stuff called EXTEND rust neutralizer made by Loctite that I picked up at Home Depot. It comes in a spray can. It's easy to use and works really well to knock the rust out. Now I just need a topcoat for it.
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10-29-2006, 10:30 AM
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1960 22' Safari
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I don't have rust...yet. The WD brackets shifted and tore up the paint on the frame. Got to repaint before the rust comes.
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WBCCI 3344 FCU
AIR# 13896
CA 4
Yes, we have courtesy parking for you. About an hour North of Los Angeles.
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10-29-2006, 12:33 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
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New Orleans
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First Touch UP
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Originally Posted by Goin camping
I don't have rust...yet. The WD brackets shifted and tore up the paint on the frame. Got to repaint before the rust comes.
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That was my first touch up also. I look for rust every month or so and fix it right then and there. I don't let it get started.
Jim
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2012 International Serenity 28
2005 Safari 25 SS Traded
1968 Globetrotter Sold
2011 F150 Ecoboost
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11-05-2006, 10:15 AM
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2005 28' Safari S/O
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Went to my Airstream Dealer in Paso Robles(Sky River RV) and they sold me an official Airstream 12 oz. can of frame color paint for $16.49. Expensive, but this quality automotive paint.
The color is called Dupont Metallic Gray. Part No. 360151-01.
I didn't think the gray on my AS was metallic but I guess it is because it matches great.
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11-05-2006, 10:38 AM
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2012 28' International
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slowolf
Went to my Airstream Dealer in Paso Robles(Sky River RV) and they sold me an official Airstream 12 oz. can of frame color paint for $16.49. Expensive, but this quality automotive paint.
The color is called Dupont Metallic Gray. Part No. 360151-01.
I didn't think the gray on my AS was metallic but I guess it is because it matches great.
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It is not, this is what I have.
360260-100 Pewter Gray $15.02
Can is packaged by Custom Aerosol Packaging Piqua, OH
and has Airstream INC on the Label.
Strange.
Along as it works good to know.
Jim
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2012 International Serenity 28
2005 Safari 25 SS Traded
1968 Globetrotter Sold
2011 F150 Ecoboost
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11-05-2006, 12:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Huntington Beach
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Correct
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Originally Posted by Jim Clark
It is not, this is what I have.
360260-100 Pewter Gray $15.02
Can is packaged by Custom Aerosol Packaging Piqua, OH
and has Airstream INC on the Label.
Strange.
Along as it works good to know.
Jim
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Jim has it right.
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11-05-2006, 12:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,077
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slowolf
Went to my Airstream Dealer in Paso Robles(Sky River RV) and they sold me an official Airstream 12 oz. can of frame color paint for $16.49. Expensive, but this quality automotive paint.
The color is called Dupont Metallic Gray. Part No. 360151-01.
I didn't think the gray on my AS was metallic but I guess it is because it matches great.
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Are you as happy with Skyriver as I am? My experiances there were A-1.
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I'd rather be boon docking in the desert.
WBCCI 3344 FCU
AIR# 13896
CA 4
Yes, we have courtesy parking for you. About an hour North of Los Angeles.
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11-05-2006, 12:52 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
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I actually bought my AS at Toscano RV in Los Banos because they had what I was looking for. Sky River gets my parts and service business because they are only 15-20 minutes away from me.
I had a short in the trailer brakes that Toscano was unable to resolve. Sky River got it's teeth into it and didn't quit until it was resolved. So...yes! I am happy with them. They have a great slection of new Airstreams now, including 2 Basecamps. I'm dying to stop by and check them out.
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11-05-2006, 12:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slowolf
I have a 2005 Safari with some rust spots on the hitch frame. I want to clean them up before they get too bad and was wondering about matching the paint. Is there a source for a spray touch-up version of this paint or a way to match it without taking it to a body shop? The paint is a kind of gray-brown color and seems to be standard on most late model Airstreams.
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Hey, I think I have a can left from my Safari which I no longer have. I'll get it to you if I can find it. PM me tomorrow if you don't hear from me.
Dave
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11-05-2006, 01:13 PM
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2005 28' Safari S/O
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If you find it Dave, check out the color, if it's Dupont Metallic Gray. Part No. 360151-01, i have have enough of that. If it's the 360260-100 Pewter Gray, I might be interested. Thanks
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11-05-2006, 01:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slowolf
If you find it Dave, check out the color, if it's Dupont Metallic Gray. Part No. 360151-01, i have have enough of that. If it's the 360260-100 Pewter Gray, I might be interested. Thanks
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I'll check, the price will be right. Either give it away or throw it away. And since you're close.....
See ya,
Dave
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