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04-17-2002, 12:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Glass Wax
I don't remember exactly where, but I was reading somewhere about a product called "Glass Wax" that is supposed to be a great final coat and/or cleaner for a newly polished airstream. This writer stated that is was becoming more difficult to find...well, we found it at our local Restoration Hardware store last night. It's about $7 a can. I checked Restoration Hardware's online catalog and it's not shown, however you may be able to order it by calling a store nearby.
After a bit more searching online, I also found it @
http://www.hometrendscatalog.com/
Let us know how it works...we're not there yet!
Shari
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04-17-2002, 01:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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In the Virgin islands people use that stuff on thier car glass to block the sun!
Also as a kid I remember that was what my mom cleaned our windows with.
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04-17-2002, 05:07 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 70
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I have always cleaned my chrome with Glass Wax. It does great & keeps it looking good for quite a while. Takes off rust pretty well.
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SF CA area
77/31' Airstream
99/Suburban/454/4.10
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04-17-2002, 05:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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Sounds like this stuff would not be good on Plasticoat. If it takes off rust that is....
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04-17-2002, 09:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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I found the webpage that talked about Glass Wax...it's
http://www.perfectpolish.com/Polishi...tream%20clean.
Looks like lots of good info on polishing...
BTW it is not intended to be used on clear-coat/Plasticoat, just stripped & polished aluminum.
Shari
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04-18-2002, 12:57 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 4
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Walbernize
My Airstream dealer told me to use only Walbernize on the plastic coat areas, and use NOTHING with a petroleum distilate in it on unfinished areas (Walbernize included - it blackens the aluminum). Use carnauba was on the unfinished areas. There are several types of Walbernize, see their Website
http://www.walbernize.com/
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04-18-2002, 05:00 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 70
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Hi Billy. Now that complicates things. I only new about one product. I hate too meany choices.
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SF CA area
77/31' Airstream
99/Suburban/454/4.10
#18248
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05-23-2002, 02:40 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Mukilteo
, Washington
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 405
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Walbernizing
Hey Billy,,,or Anyone else who knows..
I went on the W..site, and there are so many products...
which one is for Airstream exteriors?
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..........Cat
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05-23-2002, 08:55 AM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,403
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You can email them with your year of A/S and they will tell you. I use Super Seal on mine.
Jack
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Jack Canavera
STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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02-27-2003, 07:46 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 31' Excella 500
Palm Bay
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 269
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I found Glass Wax at Ace Hardware.
I strongly recommend www.perfectpolish.com for anyone who is contemplating stripping and polishing. I just finished stripping and polishing my 31' 78 Excella. (see pictures on airstreamphotos.com)
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02-27-2003, 08:27 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 5,710
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Glass Wax
Among the orginal paperwork that came with my '64 Overlander was an instruction sheet that suggested a semi-annual process of polish with Met-AL polish (handled by most Airstream Dealers that I have visited) followed by hand buffing with a piece of terry cloth powdered with corn starch or wheat flour, and the final step was to apply a coat of Glass Wax (I have found it at both Ace Hardware and True Value Hardware) and Buff. A try of this process (8 years ago) on two panels convinced me that my coach would be professionally polished and plasticoated.
I still like to use Glass Wax on all of the exterior windows of my Airstream and automobiles - - the glass just shimmers afterward, and the summer bugs seem to be easier to remove at those regular gasoline stops. I don't use it very often for the interior of the windows because it does create a certain amount of fine dust that likes to travel.
Kevin
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Kevin D. Allen
WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC #7864
AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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08-26-2003, 10:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Oh NOoooo....
I have been meaning to post this for some time now...but Glass Wax has been discontinued!!! I bought up the entire inventory at our Restoration Hardware awhile back...& I haven't been able to find it anywhere else. So, I just thought I'd pass the word along so you don't go searching for it to no avail...
Discontinued
Shari
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08-27-2003, 12:27 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1962 19' Globetrotter
sunnyvale
, California
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 116
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glass wax
it seems everyones kinda interested in a good thing once its gone. for all trhe years ive been familiar with glass wax and used it here and there (it is used a lot by chrome shops to final dress freshly plated parts which are then masked in newspaper,and yes it does work great on glass or the tinted window covers, and really helps cleaning away the black mess associated with the polishing aluminum process. anyway another place to find it is at your local orchard supply hardware. i bought the one out on my side of town 6 months or more ago. you can get them to do a stores check and just ship it airborne. i dont think it even has to go haz mat and can go ground service when you ship which is cheaper and guaranteed 5 days. wayne wunder 62 globetrotter /99 safari
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08-27-2003, 06:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Sorry Wayne...
Quote:
Originally posted by wayne wunder
...another place to find it is at your local orchard supply hardware.
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don't have these here in CO...
Checked OSH's online ...it's no longer available because it's no longer made. I read several months ago that the inventor (Mr. Reckitt I believe) died, shortly thereafter, the Coleman & Reckitt company stopped making it...
Shari
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08-27-2003, 08:02 AM
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2 Rivet Member
melbourne
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Cheat.
Good day,
Do as we do down here.
Go and take a sample of it to a chemist- and usually one that makes products similar. In the States, it may be called private label.
We get one bottle of whatever and knock it off. I'm awaiting a friend who is ordering that south'n shine to bring me some. A bottle purchased the legal channel method would cost me $50AUD, and take a month to get here.
We always have to resort to this and get the best products from EU and Asia as well- duplicate them and enjoy.
Get your friends together and try it! Cheers! Pete
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08-27-2003, 08:23 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1962 19' Globetrotter
sunnyvale
, California
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 116
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Re: Sorry Wayne...
Quote:
Originally posted by InsideOut
don't have these here in CO...
Checked OSH's online ...it's no longer available because it's no longer made. I read several months ago that the inventor (Mr. Reckitt I believe) died, shortly thereafter, the Coleman & Reckitt company stopped making it... i bought it osh since itwas discontinued, first i was brushed away and told it was no longer availablle when i asked for it after not seeing it in its usual place on the floor, then yhe salesperson looked in the back supply room bringing out the last half case remaining, i thought this mite be a good idea to do elsewhere, but havent ran out yet so it hasnt hit me.
Shari
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08-28-2003, 10:06 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,478
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What I've learned
Yes, It's been discontinued
That, as hard as it may seem, is true. Thanks in part, to the air quaility standards of the great state of CA...& the Federal Gov't.
The good news is that;
Several products have since come on the market to replace it.
Tom of "perfectpolish", sez..
"This product (NuImage) will be available in the very near future~!
Worth keeping an eye out for.."
ciao
BTW, I ordered my completed polishing kit yesterday from Perfect Polish...The wife insisted that, it be ordered~!~
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WBCCI 5292 AIR 807
NEU #64
New England Unit
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08-30-2003, 05:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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How about this product? Saw it in Auto Week..
www.liquidglass.com
says- "no abrasives or harsh chemical. Liquid Glass - for all non porous surfaces including paintwork, clear-coat finishes, windshields, aluminum,chrome, brass.etc."
Sounds like an Airstreamers friend.
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08-30-2003, 05:46 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,478
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Could be...
ALANSD
You said:
Quote:
Sounds like an Airstreamers friend
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You could be right~!
btw, you know this stuff has a suggested price tag of 21$ per 16 oz bottle??
I'd like to see a sample first..
ciao
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WBCCI 5292 AIR 807
NEU #64
New England Unit
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08-31-2003, 05:42 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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yeah, saw the price tag..I am off to Pep Boys or Auto Zone today to see what the on the shelf price is.
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