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53flyingcloud · 10-26-2003, 01:32 AM

Safari Tim

Very interesting indeed and, I can feel the efforts you've put into it~
For references, even tho I had filforms as well, I believe mine were no where near as severe (from the photos you posted).

You are so correct when you say that, as you near the end, to use less pressure. It makes the world of differences as to the final result..Btw, you're doing an outstanding job..It would appear that you've hit upon the right combination..

Have you tried using Rolite compound ?? I have a pound and, couldn't resist the urge to try it on an upper panel. I was amazed to see that, it brought out a similar result as what you got on the rear of your unit. I followed it with Nuvite S with the cyclo..
There's several different combination of tech I'd like to try next Spring.
Thanks for sharing the pictures.
ciao

garry · 10-26-2003, 01:00 PM

Safari Tim

Please "NO TOP SHOTS"

After next spring, show me yours and I'll show you mine hehehe

I know your A/S was in worse shape than mine. I wonder if it spent some time close to the coast and salt water got to it ?
On mine all the clear coat just above the windows was just gone but that area cleaned up fairly easy. What FFC I had (not much) was down low on the A/S. On the front it was worse and I finally decided on sanding it off. Just couldn't get the compound to take it off after 3/4 passes and had to move on due to time.

Looking real good I hope you have good weather on the week-end and finish up.
As Vern said after finishing up you have to go thru withdrawal

Garry

53flyingcloud · 10-26-2003, 08:18 PM

Safari Tim....

I just finis lookin at all of your most recent pictures again..(Man, I like looking at good work~!~)
I have but one comment...lmao
Don't forget to polish that "bumper"~~

okay okay ??

ciao

Safari Tim · 10-26-2003, 11:29 PM

garry
Please "NO TOP SHOTS"

What's the matter Garry? Getting nervous

53FlyingCloud Don't forget to polish that "bumper"~~

Argh! More work

Now that's it dark here when I get off work and durring the day still too sunny

, It's gonna be harder to find time to finish it.

But finish it I will! I'll probably have to modify my work schedule or take off a few mornings. Mid morning the temp seems high enough w/o too much direct sun....

Cheers...

SafariLori · 10-27-2003, 06:59 AM

Thanks for the advice on the polishing. I really have been just using little amounts at a time. I guess I have some of that filiform corrosion as well. I have compounded mine over and over again. I have about 40 hours in on just that little bit that I have done. I haven't bought a cyclo yet. I thought that I would compound the whole thing first, then take a cyclo over it with F7 and S.

Does anybody else HATE polishing by hand? Polishing around all those letters is a huge pain. I got out my dremel and did a little polishing with that. But it was still long and tedious work.

Garry- would a cover that didn't have straps on it, maybe something that went all the way to the ground and staked (sort of like a tent, staking it to the ground), that wouldn't be bad would it? Or should you not cover an AS for other reasons?? I always thought as soon as I got it polished, I would get a cover for it.

garry · 10-27-2003, 09:39 AM

The problem with the cover is anywhere it touches the skin it can/will scratch the aluminum

If the cover dosn't touch the A/S then no problem. I plan to build a pole barn cover for mine but like everything else that is just on the "TO DO" list wilh 9,000 other things.

"Does anybody else HATE polishing by hand? "

You betcha, Just don't know any easy way. Bought a Craftsman 6" polisher on sale for $14 that did help but still wore my fingures to the bone.

53flyingcloud · 10-27-2003, 12:47 PM

SafariLori

Quote:

Does anybody else HATE polishing by hand? Polishing around all those letters is a huge pain. I got out my dremel and did a little polishing with that. But it was still long and tedious work.

I had the same problem with mine..Spend several minutes at Sears, looking at that tool...Wasn't sure if it would work..
Did you take any pictures of the results?
I did all of mine by hand and, to be honest, not that pleased with the outcome..I need to try it again..`!

ciao~

SafariLori · 10-28-2003, 06:57 AM

I had a problem keeping the polishing wheel on the dremel. I'm too embarrassed to take any close up shots of the letters, they still need a LOT of work! I wish there was some way we could take them off and put them back on (easily)

53flyingcloud · 10-28-2003, 09:12 AM

SafariLori

I wondered about the exact same thing...
Just to be sure, I called the factory and, inquired about the methods used by the factory to 'fasten them'..
I was told that, they're fasten from the inside before the inner skin panels are riveted..YUCK~!
So, that took care of that..Then, later this year, in a conversation with the man known as the "Polishing Guru"; He said,

Quote:

" That what he did was to very carefully to slip a thin bladed tool under them, so as not to damage the skin, removed them..Then, after he'd finis polishing the surface area, he re-attached them by drilling a hole in dead center of each letter, riveted them back in place from the outside. Then, repainted the letters over the rivet."

Sounds like it would work..
Just depends on how much detailed work you're willing to put into it..

53flyingcloud · 10-29-2003, 10:36 PM

gvanman

As Safari Tim would say,

Quote:

Hey Vern

.
I'm saying...

Quote:

Hey gvanman~!

How about some update reports on your progress??

We have not heard nor seen from you lately..Right guys??

ciao

Safari Tim · 11-02-2003, 05:30 PM

garry

Please "NO TOP SHOTS"

OK, here is the top after a little work....

Safari Tim · 11-02-2003, 05:32 PM

And another angle.

Keep in mind, this is as close an inspection that I will allow

Safari Tim · 11-02-2003, 05:38 PM

Well it went from too hot to polish to down right too cold.

Yesterday hovered at 60 degrees and today a little below that. Not to mention the time changed so its dark when I get off work.

I only have a little left in the front to compound so I am hoping for enough warm weather to get that done.

After 75 hours though, its starting to turn into a chore, just want it done

Things that were not acceptable in the beginning are starting to look ok at this point

Just looking to get the compounding done, and the new running lights in place before I shut down for the winter.

This has been a Safari Tim polishing update. We now return to your regular broadcast....

53flyingcloud · 11-02-2003, 05:43 PM

SafariTim

In a word..Kewl~! looking very, very nice~!

Now it's garry's turn..

Quote:

This has been a Safari Tim polishing update. We now return to your regular broadcast....

ciao~

Ken J · 11-02-2003, 05:46 PM

Tim

Don't know how much time you have put into trying to get rid of that WBCCI round decal - but in my experience its impossible to get off completetly. I polished that one are at least 10-15 times and got most of it off, but I think that glue has etched itself in the skin. I does pass the 10 foot test, but up close you can still see the shadow.........yuk So I've decided to live with it - my only other option was to just stick another sticker up there.

Ken J.

Safari Tim · 11-02-2003, 05:58 PM

53FlyingCloud
In a word..Kewl~! looking very, very nice~!
Now it's garry's turn..

HEHE.... Garry, we're waiting.....

Ken Johansen
Don't know how much time you have put into trying to get rid of that WBCCI round decal

Too much time! They are terrible.

I think I will get one of these

yellow smily faces and put over it

garry · 11-02-2003, 06:48 PM

Ok my top picture lets see.

I took the scafold down for the winter

My digital camara ran out of film

It's raining

It's too cold

Top is covered with snow

"OR"
I haven't componded the top at this time

Ken: I had the problem with the red numbers front and back.
I finally used 1200, 2000 grit sand paper and still had to go over it many times, compounding just wouldn't cut it. It will now pass the 1 ft test.

Garry

garry · 11-02-2003, 07:04 PM

Ok this is my last shot and shows what happend when I pressed to hard with the buffer when I was on top polishing.

gvanman · 11-02-2003, 07:25 PM

Updated report~

gvanman

As Safari Tim would say,
quote:
Hey Vern
.
I'm saying...
quote:
Hey gvanman~!
How about some update reports on your progress??

We have not heard nor seen from you lately..Right guys??

Hey Guys, I have not abandoned this polishing thread (or the trailer) - just had other things take preference.
I got layed off at the start of my polishing efforts - initially I thought that this would be a good thing as I would have lots of time for polishing and not have to worry about work getting in the way. In the real world, it is the income from my work that has allowed me to enjoy life's little extras like Airstreaming, etc., so I have been putting more effort into finding another job, rather than into the polishing. Also, it is getting a little chilly here in Michigan, so I might have to wait until spring to complete the project.
I guess if I don't get a job soon, I could always drive the AS down to Florida and do the polishing there!
Cheers.

53flyingcloud · 11-03-2003, 05:47 AM

garry
You crack me up~!~I knew that polishing A/S gave you "popeye arms" but..garry, you're da man~!~

Not to worry, come next spring,
It'll all pop back into place...lmao

gvanman
That's a bummer and, I'm real sorry to hear that but..Hey, it could be a blessing in disguise~! think positive..move to FL..You might even start a new business for yourself "polishing A/S"

After all..alot of folks want to keep their units looking better than like new..KWIMV????

Go for it`and, good luck to you..
keep in touch~!

ciao
53FC
who is gonna be the first to push this over to page #8??