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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
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Originally Posted by worldinchaos
I hear the Europeans also really like them with segment protectors on the front to protect against excess wear to the very susceptible front end.
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Maybe we can get "segment protectors" that fit around more of the unit to protect the entire tube. It will keep out road oil, bacteria and viruses. I suppose it could be marketed "for prevention of disease". Everyone wants a clean unit.
Gene
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01-18-2012, 02:53 PM
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Rivet Master 
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
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I wonder if we could maybe do some kind of whole Twinkie sheath? To prevent filiform corrosion?
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01-18-2012, 02:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 17' Pacer
Long Beach
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CrawfordGene
Maybe we can get "segment protectors" that fit around more of the unit to protect the entire tube. It will keep out road oil, bacteria and viruses. I suppose it could be marketed "for prevention of disease". Everyone wants a clean unit.
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Oh, but I've read on the forums many times before to never ever cover my silver twinkie because excess chafing and rubbing of the cover will damage it.
To avoid those problems you mention I always park it in a garage and never in the smaller backyard where it's more prone to damage and viral infiltration. I've also never trusted those rental garage (and sometimes backyard) spaces in shady parts of town.
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01-18-2012, 03:00 PM
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2004 34' Classic S/O
Stafford
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Originally Posted by zlee
I wonder if we could maybe do some kind of whole Twinkie sheath? To prevent filiform corrosion?
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Filiform corrosion on our unit makes my wife sad,, I guess that I need to get some that are extra strong and ribbed, for her pleasure!
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01-18-2012, 03:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
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Filiform corrosion on our unit makes my wife sad,, I guess that I need to get some that are extra strong and ribbed, for her pleasure!
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Urm. Wouldn't ribs just pick up...stuff that would be hard to clean off?
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01-18-2012, 05:00 PM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
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Quote:
Originally Posted by worldinchaos
Oh, but I've read on the forums many times before to never ever cover my silver twinkie because excess chafing and rubbing of the cover will damage it.
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That's one of those myths that you hear. "Don't ever rub your unit!" Then they tell you you'll grow hair on your palms or go blind. Modern science has proven that if you properly lubricate your sheath, any rubbing will only polish it better and all will be happy.
Wally knew this and told people the Airstream shape was inspired by an airplane fuselage, but Wally was an expert salesman and knew just what people wanted.
Gene
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01-18-2012, 05:54 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2009 27' FB International
LA LA Land...
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01-18-2012, 06:18 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Lin
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Originally Posted by CrawfordGene
Some like 'em short and narrow, and others like 'em long and wide bodied. There's a size for every parking place and every person.
The European models are fairly short and narrow. US buyers like 'em long and wide.
I don't know if this has anything to do with the lower birthrate in Europe.
Gene
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I dont know if I could get into one of those little China cars.
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01-18-2012, 06:51 PM
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4 Rivet Member
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Stafford
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Originally Posted by r carl
I dont know if I could get into one of those little China cars.
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But just think of all the fun you could have trying!! 
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01-18-2012, 07:08 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Lin
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Originally Posted by Air-Texas
But just think of all the fun you could have trying!! |
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01-18-2012, 08:37 PM
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Rivet Master 
2005 25' Safari
Salem
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CrawfordGene
Maybe we can get "segment protectors" that fit around more of the unit to protect the entire tube. It will keep out road oil, bacteria and viruses. I suppose it could be marketed "for prevention of disease". Everyone wants a clean unit.
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 Hi, sometimes they still get hurt a bit, no matter how much protection you use on them.
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01-19-2012, 05:10 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2024 19' Caravel
Washougal
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33 pages of posts and no one has yet mentioned some of the Forum thread titles in conjunction with this thread...
Why we shouldn't give up on them...
Dad's Toy...
Interesting Craigslist findings...
Just saying... 
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01-19-2012, 05:34 PM
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1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
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CLOSE CALLS.
This current subject was touched on briefly in "CLOSE CALLS". post 4&5
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f42/...tml#post937724
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Originally Posted by Steamguy
33 pages of posts and no one has yet mentioned some of the Forum thread titles in conjunction with this thread...
Why we shouldn't give up on them...
Dad's Toy...
Interesting Craigslist findings...
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01-21-2012, 07:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 31' Classic
Cleveland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CrawfordGene
That's one of those myths that you hear. "Don't ever rub your unit!" Then they tell you you'll grow hair on your palms or go blind. Modern science has proven that if you properly lubricate your sheath, any rubbing will only polish it better and all will be happy.
Wally knew this and told people the Airstream shape was inspired by an airplane fuselage, but Wally was an expert salesman and knew just what people wanted.
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I guess that's why we all need to stock up on Wally's Walberniz, to keep our units shiny and protected! 
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01-21-2012, 08:14 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
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And just how duz the "tongue" work it's way into this discussion??? 
Bob
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01-21-2012, 08:40 AM
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I was watchng "CBS this Morning", and they said you could get "a better screw in" when "you've soaked it in Vodka for about an hour" first. 
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01-21-2012, 08:47 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
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Houstatlantavegas
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Soak your tongue in Vodka ummm... that might burn a little when finally inserted....
Bob
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01-21-2012, 08:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
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I was watchng "CBS this Morning", and they said you could get "a better screw in" when "you've soaked it in Vodka for about an hour" first. |
Oh my. Well, I suppose if it's not better, if you soak yourself in the vodka for an hour, you might not care.
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01-21-2012, 11:00 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
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Don't forget to clean-up after the experience.... 
Bob
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01-21-2012, 11:38 AM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
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Bob, that video proves vodka is the best cleaner.
Should it be applied with the tongue?
Gene
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