Visit our Popular Forums

Trophycare · 07-08-2010, 09:06 PM

Not bad. And worth every penny!

shinybean · 07-08-2010, 09:20 PM

What did you use for the polish job?

adwriter73 · 07-08-2010, 10:59 PM

I'm in! Where?

Trophycare · 07-08-2010, 11:06 PM

I was picking up some parts and drove past a "detail" shop with my trailer in tow. A 1966 Bambi Was shining like a new penny in the parking lot! I stopped and the guy ran over and told me he could make mine shine like the one he was working on! This place works on Gas Tankers, Airplanes etc. Well the avg. cost for someone else to polish your trailer is $100 per foot. To High for me! This guy did the Bambi for $400 and mine for $600... It's 48 yr old Aluminum and I'm not sure how "perfect" it suppose to be?? All I know is it looks very good and now I can "detail" the area's of concern.. Also two day turn around!!

Trophycare · 07-08-2010, 11:07 PM

Saginaw, Xtreme Auto Detail.. Just past Fire Station on the Left! Good Guys.. Two Days only!!

whitsend · 07-08-2010, 11:43 PM

Trophycare - Is this in Weatherford? An address & phone number please!!!
Do you know what products / methods he uses? Thanks for any help.

Frank's Trailer Works · 07-09-2010, 05:48 AM

Any chance of seeing a few more pictures of the finished product? Maybe a little more detailed. Are those photos off a camera phone? They look rather small in field is why I ask. Any before pictures?

adwriter73 · 07-09-2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trophycare

Saginaw, Xtreme Auto Detail.. Just past Fire Station on the Left! Good Guys.. Two Days only!!

I tried looking them up and couldn't find anything. Do you have a number?

SpaceEgg · 07-09-2010, 10:56 AM

10 to 1 odds they're using Gord's Aluminum Polish.

Yhottys · 07-09-2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpaceEgg

10 to 1 odds they're using Gord's Aluminum Polish.

Is that a good thing?

SpaceEgg · 07-09-2010, 01:11 PM

Is Gord's a good thing? I certainly think so. New dogs, new tricks. Hard to argue with a guy carrying a US Patent. But I'm drinking the Kool-Aid, so maybe I'm blinded. I've been patiently waiting for the correct tool to arrive (yesterday!) so that I can use it on my Tradewind. I'll post photos when complete. I've used it by hand on sections and I've been amazed at the speed and quality of the results.

These forums don't seem to think very highly of the stuff, but I don't think the product got a fair shake from what I've read.

I conjecture that it's Gord's because of the speed. These Texans must be doing something that doesn't require a lot of time or effort, otherwise they'd be charging for it right? The easiest explanation is they've got their hands on something that works quickly and efficiently, because just look at the finished product - they don't look like they're taking shortcuts! But again, just guessing.

I was also quoted a "ballpark" $100-200/sqft price for my 24' Tradewind - when I actually found a guy that could do it - also much harder than anticipated. Then I read all about the bazillion step process with 5 different grades of Nuvite and blah blah blah six weekends of work so that you're guaranteed to repeat the process in a year and I kept looking. My trailer is for camping - not a museum artifact or showpiece. For the money ($100/gallon predicted to cover the whole Airstream) and time (as yet unknown) I'll happily take the mirror shine of Gord's!

He did an Airstream Airstream Pictures

I'm in no way affiliated with him, and I'll stop this shameless plug now. If these other guys are using something else, I would love to hear about it! Not saying the old tried-and-true method is bad - I'd just rather spend my money and time camping.

p.s. the "correct tool" is an adjustable polisher that can slow itself down to 600 rpm. Much harder to find than I anticipated.

NashBuff · 07-09-2010, 02:57 PM

So do you think you still have to strip first?
Why not just use a cyclo, why is fast bad?
Thanks

76sovereign · 07-09-2010, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpaceEgg

Is Gord's a good thing? I certainly think so. New dogs, new tricks. Hard to argue with a guy carrying a US Patent.

My trailer is for camping - not a museum artifact or showpiece. For the money ($100/gallon predicted to cover the whole Airstream) and time (as yet unknown) I'll happily take the mirror shine of Gord's!

He did an Airstream Airstream Pictures

I'm in no way affiliated with him, and I'll stop this shameless plug now. I'd just rather spend my money and time camping.

I'm with you on this....It's worth $100. bucks to see. Not to mention the money you invest in the polishers, DeWalt and CyClo..... ect. Let us know how it's working for ya....we want pictures!

Melody Ranch · 07-09-2010, 04:36 PM

Illegals.

If you use illegals...you are part of the problem

Dakota's Dad · 07-09-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melody Ranch

Illegals.

If you use illegals...you are part of the problem

?? I don't understand this??

You mean you drove by and there were Latinos working there?

Or you mean you and your INS buddy went by and inspected the work records and employee data and found none of them to be in the country legally?

While I don't live in Texas, I did grow up where there are LOTS of Latinos, and by golly MOST of them were here legally, and good positive citizens. But most importantly, I could not, and still can't decades later, LOOK and tell.

bwaysteve · 07-09-2010, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melody Ranch

Illegals.

If you use illegals...you are part of the problem

But Melody, how was the quality of the work?As good as yours?

Trophycare · 07-09-2010, 05:56 PM

Its in Saginaw Texas. Just north of Fort Worth ( Saginaw Borders Ft worth off loop 820)

Ok, Not sure of the products he used. Dewalt with several wheels. Finished with a white pad and wax. My trailer was very scratched up from PO. They made it look great. Now I can work on the smaller detail. They couldn't get every little scratch out. The Guys were great, honest and fair. What more could you ask for. I was able to drop off and pick up! (without black hands and face, dirty towels, sore muscles) Im very Happy...... Go to my pics and see the first pics when I picked her up! And now look. Proofs in the pudding! Once again it's 48 yr old aluminum and they did a nice job.. Please Private Message or Just Call me 817 988 2312, WADE

Trophycare · 07-09-2010, 06:01 PM

Not even a Chance. (illegals) These guys are straight up! Just a Detail shop that does Aluminum Tankers etc. I know its Texas but Come on! Not Building Fence or Laying Concrete. Just Honest Guys making a living in a tough economy. $600 is better then nothing. (I think) everything has gone down. Buyers and Builders Market!

Trophycare · 07-09-2010, 06:08 PM

Ok Xtreme Big Rig Mobile & Detailing 308 S Saginaw Blvd 76179, John 817 706 4351.

Also Remember they are used to working on tankers that are triple the size of a AS. He said it's kinda nice to have a break with a small AS..

SpaceEgg · 07-09-2010, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NashBuff

So do you think you still have to strip first?
Why not just use a cyclo, why is fast bad?
Thanks

I don't have a cyclo, and the ones I found were expensive. I found a 7.5" 600-3000 rpm polisher online for $60 and that's in my price range. I think fast is bad because you can burnish the polish onto the aluminum.

Hey, Trophy, congrats on your score - I'm happy for you and your trailer looks great!