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01-29-2008, 07:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Winston Salem
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 524
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Detailing wood work on a 67 International
Hi folks,
In regards to the veneer wood,
what product can I use to protect or polish the wood?
furniture polish or wax,
brush on laccuer or varnish,
or just use Murphy's oil soap to clean the wood?
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
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Winston Salem, NC
WBCCI 5218,
Corresponding Secretary Piedmont NC Unit 161,
1967 Overlander International.
1979 Avion 30ft rear bath
TV's 88 Chevy Suburban 454, 3:42, TH400
95 Cadillac FW Brougham, LT1,3:42, 7k tow pk.
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01-29-2008, 08:12 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2000 25' Excella
Kingston
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 905
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Hi Greg, I used Pledge Orange Oil wood cleaner to clean mine. But I do remember and old wives tale that someone told me that you can use Future floor wax on wood paneling to make it shine, and it smells good too! Good Luck with the restore!
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01-29-2008, 10:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
MILAN
, Illinois
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,013
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We used Pledge to clean ours and then used tung oil to revive the finish. I want to poly the surfaces to lock in the glow it has now but I want to research further before I do that. Happy Trails, Ed
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1967 Safari Twin "Landshark" w/International trim package
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLE
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01-30-2008, 05:44 AM
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Silver Mist
Currently Looking...
Riverhead
, New York
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Clean it well then I think you should use a paste wax.
Research this well before doing it.
Talk to the antique furniture restorers
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01-30-2008, 07:39 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,029
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While ours was semi-gutted anyway, I lightly sanded and refinished with a poly-somethingoranother (i.e., water-based) varnish. That was hands-down the easiest part of the job!
Lynn
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01-30-2008, 07:58 AM
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Shop Teacher
2006 25' Safari FB SE
tigard
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 75
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I use 0000 steel wool to apply johnson's paste wax then buff it with a nice soft terry towel. The steel wool cleans and levels the existing finish. Bad areas with a lot of dirt and grime clean up very nice with this method. For periodic cleaning "cabinet magic" works very well. A bit better cleaner than pledge, and still leaves a nice luster.
Good luck!
Mike Rogers
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01-30-2008, 09:53 AM
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Mouse Nest Hunter
1961 28' Ambassador
Sherburne
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 160
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I used cotton cleanser, followed by the 0000 steel wool, then wood feeder with bees wax. Before and after pics: Note - these are different drawers in the pics but the result is the same.
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01-30-2008, 10:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 28' Ambassador
1963 19' Globetrotter
1970 29' Ambassador
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RoverOwner
I used cotton cleanser, followed by the 0000 steel wool, then wood feeder with bees wax. Before and after pics: Note - these are different drawers in the pics but the result is the same.
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WOW!
John, Great progress! I think the mice will stay away in the future just out of respect.
I'm not familiar the the products you used. Can you post some more info on "Cotton Cleanser" and "Wood Feeder"
Looking great! Looks like you are having your own throw-down with your varmint collection. LOL!
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01-30-2008, 02:25 PM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,545
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I would suggest 320 grit sand paper followed by Watco Danish Finishing Oil. Wait 24 hour, repeat, wait 24 hour repeat... until you have the sheen you want. After about 8 coats, the surface will be like glass. I prefer to stop after 4 coats for I do not like to fill all the grain totally. The Watco gives a flawless finish that is durable and easily repaired. A once a year coating will keep it brilliant and is so easy to do. Unlike other finishes, it brings out the figure in the grain. Just a note, the veneers and plywood used in Airstreams is not the best quality. If you take the woodwork out into sunlight you will see how often the panels were stapled together. If you sand it to bare wood, it might be difficult to hide the wood filler without re staining, so only lightly scuff the wood as to smooth the surface with out removing too much patina.
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01-30-2008, 05:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,328
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Our PO sanded and refinished the wood our trailer. They did a decent job with Minwax Oak stain over the original walnut (I think). I would have prefered the original but it will be a heck of a job to recover the original look. 1966TW_SO246012
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Kirk Creek, Big Sur, Ca. coast.
1966 Trade Wind
1971 Buick Centurion convertible
455 cid
1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
455 cid
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01-30-2008, 05:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,790
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Neil
I wish mine looked half that good.
You have a beautiful trailer.
Barry
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Life is short - so is the door on a '51 Flying Cloud (ouch)
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01-30-2008, 05:42 PM
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Mouse Nest Hunter
1961 28' Ambassador
Sherburne
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 160
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Quote:
Originally Posted by byamcaravanner
WOW!
John, Great progress! I think the mice will stay away in the future just out of respect.
I'm not familiar the the products you used. Can you post some more info on "Cotton Cleanser" and "Wood Feeder"
Looking great! Looks like you are having your own throw-down with your varmint collection. LOL!
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Touch of Beeswax Wood Wax Finisher and Preserver
This is a link to the wood feeder I've been using. I'll have to check the can of cotton cleanser for more info on that.
I've found more evidence of previous mouse nests in the trailer that were removed before I got it. Just nasty drawer bottoms. Nothing I can't deal with, though. I just thank God that the belly pan had been removed by a previous owner. I do not want to think of the mess that must have been in there.
Check out my blog for more pictures, including the biggest mouse nest ever recorded.
1961 Airstream Restoration
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01-30-2008, 07:43 PM
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Gypsygirl1 and Hubby
1959 24' Tradewind
Windsor
, Ontario
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 177
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Very cool trailer you're doing. Keep the updates coming.
We have a 59 Tradewind we've been working feverishly on the past few weeks -- getting ready for a rally in Michigan in May.... You can see our pics in the Members' photos.
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01-31-2008, 04:29 PM
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Mouse Nest Hunter
1961 28' Ambassador
Sherburne
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 160
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Quote:
Originally Posted by byamcaravanner
WOW!
John, Great progress! I think the mice will stay away in the future just out of respect.
I'm not familiar the the products you used. Can you post some more info on "Cotton Cleanser" and "Wood Feeder"
Looking great! Looks like you are having your own throw-down with your varmint collection. LOL!
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Ok, found the info on the wood cleaner. It's called Kotton Kleanser, and my wife found it in an antique shop that specializes in refinishing. Here's a link to the product: Kotton Cleaser
I use the cleaner in the jar with the blue writing.
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01-31-2008, 05:10 PM
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Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,255
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I used a beeswax product on the stuff that was in good shape. The stuff that needs help (was scratched up or worn down to bare wood in places) I have just pulled out of the trailer and sanded down, and I'm staining it with a stain custom mixed by a local shop. I took a good original panel in and they gave me back a three step procedure and custom mixed stain with a satin finish topcoat they felt would get as close to the original as possible.
I also sanded down the cabinet frame because it appears it was never stained, it was painted originally. It's going to look a lot nicer stained and will match the stained panels better. Here's the work in progress.
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