Is it ok to only strip clear coat and not polish?

[GeGe]

I used Citri strip and just washed it off with my hose attachment, no pressure wash. It worked great. This was after using aircraft stripper which ate thru my expensive chemical proof gloves and eventually thru it's original
container. I would choose Citri strip any day.


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[jtwind]

My dealer said to use pledge revitalizing oil on the outside of new bambi. Claimed that was from airstream. Anyone else heard of this?

[airbusjudy]

Originally Posted by airdreamers

Check out Flitz used with a light duty ball buffer Demo on YouTube, search it! There is hearsay that there was or is a small sample in the newer Airstreams. I used it on my end cap, works great. Kleen stripper from Lowes.

was the KLEEN Strip just the paint thinner - I'm in Canada and sometimes Lowes et all change products north of the border - anyone know for sure?

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by Akronguy

I used aircraft stripper, plastic scraper and the pressure washer to remove the clearcoat. After that we removed/replaced most of the caulk along all seams, used alumibond (eternabond) cut lengthwise in half to cover all rivets on the roof to avoid any leakage up on top forever and then sealed each rivet one by one with a sealant. We have started to polish but will continue with that project next year.

yep....been using a PW for years, I rationalize, it's like rain at 60mph.

From Factory PDF...

DON’TS
• Leave window and vents open.
• Wash Trailer When Skin Is Hot
• Use abrasive cleaners
• Use Chlorine Products
• Hard Bristle Brushes
• Wipe against grain
• Forget to Pre-wash
• Use Pressure Washers closer than 30” & above
2500 PSIG with less than 40 degree fan tip

Bob

[airdreamers]

Originally Posted by airbusjudy

was the KLEEN Strip just the paint thinner - I'm in Canada and sometimes Lowes et all change products north of the border - anyone know for sure?

Yes Kleen Strip is the brand I used, but I think any stripper would do. Let the stripper whatever brand it is do the work, leave it on for a good while