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Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-22-2004, 10:00 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,273
Posted By austreampete
Good advice-

The way I did it was to leave all the black on until the end of the day and then wipe with a soft diaper with flour- took about 30 minutes for one whole side of the trailer- getting into the seams...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-21-2004, 02:46 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,273
Posted By austreampete
The trailer I did was a late 50's- pretty well...

The trailer I did was a late 50's- pretty well oxidized- no clear.

I should have wet sanded the whole trailer with 1200 and 2000 grit- and its less damaging then taking a buffer with compound and...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-21-2004, 04:13 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,273
Posted By austreampete
Professional Results-

Are acquired by the tried and true method of wet sanding and then polishing- choose whatever you like- SS worked great for me- had I have sanded the whole trailer I'd have had a perfect job.

Using...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-01-2004, 03:19 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,273
Posted By austreampete
About FF's mess-

I was speaking with Mr Brown, the man who makes the SS, and he said that the cleanest way to use it, is to apply it and wipe it around by hand, and then buff it off.

TT's instructions, and I...
Forum: Travel Beyond US/Canada 08-01-2004, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,304
Posted By austreampete
Speaking of food!

Good day Perry- I'm sure you've had this, but think about it for a quick fix for hungry campers. When I was there last, a friend served the most incredible dish, and when I asked him what the recipe...
Forum: Networking 08-01-2004, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,459
Posted By austreampete
Speaking of food!

Good day Perry- I'm sure you've had this, but think about it for a quick fix for hungry campers. When I was there last, a friend served the most incredible dish, and when I asked him what the recipe...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-25-2004, 08:12 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,273
Posted By austreampete
I think a wet sanding with a very light- such as...

I think a wet sanding with a very light- such as 1500-2000 grit paper is always a plus- even though you only have what sounds like mill marks- that brush look- it'll even out your skin nicely....
Forum: Travel Beyond US/Canada 07-25-2004, 08:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,304
Posted By austreampete
It sounds like a great place to stay and be...

It sounds like a great place to stay and be centrally located for nice day trips, and the fact that your in the foothills is a definite plus when pulling a caravan up the mountains.

How is it...
Forum: Networking 07-25-2004, 08:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,459
Posted By austreampete
It sounds like a great place to stay and be...

It sounds like a great place to stay and be centrally located for nice day trips, and the fact that your in the foothills is a definite plus when pulling a caravan up the mountains.

How is it...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-24-2004, 03:58 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,273
Posted By austreampete
Good day- There is a yahoo group with all the...

Good day- There is a yahoo group with all the detailed info spelled out "vintagetrailer" is the name but I don't have the link in front of me...

You're on the right track, but I use a stronger...
Forum: Travel Beyond US/Canada 07-24-2004, 03:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,304
Posted By austreampete
Now that I see the photo, I distinctly remember...

Now that I see the photo, I distinctly remember it!

The camping sounds great, I have to get over there- I love the Pyrenees. Anyone who's experienced that region knows what I mean. The food over...
Forum: Networking 07-24-2004, 03:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,459
Posted By austreampete
Now that I see the photo, I distinctly remember...

Now that I see the photo, I distinctly remember it!

The camping sounds great, I have to get over there- I love the Pyrenees. Anyone who's experienced that region knows what I mean. The food over...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-22-2004, 10:09 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,273
Posted By austreampete
This is what I learned- watching others as well- ...

This is what I learned- watching others as well-
If you take a grinder, and swirl/scallop/compound an abrasive polish into your surface- you just made yourself an insane amount of additional work. ...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-22-2004, 09:04 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,273
Posted By austreampete
Cameras and I are enemies... Have to work on that...

Cameras and I are enemies... Have to work on that one.

I was spending too much time digging it out of my nails- gloves were a great help.

I use a variety of cloths- a terry towel to remove...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-22-2004, 08:13 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,273
Posted By austreampete
Good day guys- As far as the black that comes...

Good day guys-
As far as the black that comes off, its been said that its necessary as its the aluminium oxide after its been broken down- which leaves the shiny surface behind.

I use long rubber...
Forum: Travel Beyond US/Canada 07-22-2004, 05:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,304
Posted By austreampete
Good day- Yeah- I was in Biarritz one year, so...

Good day-
Yeah- I was in Biarritz one year, so I guess thats where it was- I remember seeing it somewhere by the seaside, and also on Champs Elysees someplace close to Drugstore Publicis in Paris.
...
Forum: Networking 07-22-2004, 05:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,459
Posted By austreampete
Good day- Yeah- I was in Biarritz one year, so...

Good day-
Yeah- I was in Biarritz one year, so I guess thats where it was- I remember seeing it somewhere by the seaside, and also on Champs Elysees someplace close to Drugstore Publicis in Paris.
...
Forum: Travel Beyond US/Canada 07-21-2004, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,304
Posted By austreampete
I think I've seen that-

was it previously used in Nice or Cannes?

I remember one like that also up near Paris at one time- but it was all closed up- tight as a drum- had aluminum window covers that were attached from the...
Forum: Networking 07-21-2004, 05:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,459
Posted By austreampete
I think I've seen that-

was it previously used in Nice or Cannes?

I remember one like that also up near Paris at one time- but it was all closed up- tight as a drum- had aluminum window covers that were attached from the...
Forum: Our Community 04-20-2004, 06:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,372
Posted By austreampete
So sorry-

To see you go.

We'll certainly miss your wit around here.

Now run off and have fun with that nice slide in aluminum covered particle board shoe box in the back of your pick up.

Cheers. ...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-08-2004, 12:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,656
Posted By austreampete
caravel- your point is well taken, but your...

caravel-
your point is well taken, but your posts 17 and 19 above are redundant considering the proof was posted and the lies you folks started are on your backs- no one elses.
I watched that whole...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-07-2004, 11:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,656
Posted By austreampete
All is well and hopefully ends well-

Good day all,

Got a mail from TT, and it says that he was away in Europe and stefroberts was unable to get his info and the whole thing was just dragged out- he never did accuse anyone of...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-31-2004, 09:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,656
Posted By austreampete
Good day: With all due respect- he did say that...

Good day:
With all due respect- he did say that you were wanting to make money off it in the future, and that he never asked for a penny of profit, and was already willing to lose the shipping $ but...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-31-2004, 07:29 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,656
Posted By austreampete
Got mail from TT-

...not very happy with the way all this went.

In all fairness, the SS does just as he said, wet sanding works as he said- and is fully acceptable and performed at airports on aluminum, and he says...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-30-2004, 10:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,396
Posted By austreampete
Question?

Does Barry use a cyclo as the other gurus and kings do?
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-27-2004, 09:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,656
Posted By austreampete
Good day Rog-

as I've just researched what TT wrote, it seems as if the big question was: do you wish to create more swirls from scratching the skin with an abrasive compound on a machine, or light wet sanding...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-27-2004, 08:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,656
Posted By austreampete
Short changing?

With all due respect-

This is a surprise. I wrote an e-mail to TT back in the end of the last "war" and he had my address, wrote back, and said that he was banned from here and that he had never...
Forum: Commercial Listings 01-10-2004, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,068
Posted By austreampete
Warning! Birchwood. Warning!!!

Good day folks,

I received a message from a mate in Fairfield California that our wonderful restoration shop that has taken so many peoples money, has been evicted from the shop in Vacaville, and...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-10-2004, 07:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,891
Posted By austreampete
Oops.

Oops.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-20-2003, 10:24 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 71,463
Posted By austreampete
Sneakinup-

Good day-
Actually, ask if she's ever heard the expression "house car" or "camping car" which is usually the term for a MH or RV as they're called here.

In Sweden, they call the MH's "husbil"...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-20-2003, 12:21 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 71,463
Posted By austreampete
Funny!

I think that your Airstream is a trailer, and that others call trailers, "caravans" and that while all trailers are not created equal, you have a very desirable model of trailer, and depending on...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-20-2003, 10:35 AM
Replies: 512
Views: 71,463
Posted By austreampete
Caravan vs. Trailer

Sorry to offend you.

The entire world calls "trailers" - caravans, except your country. A trailer everywhere else is for utility hauling for most cases.

Its arguable where the first camping...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-19-2003, 02:54 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 71,463
Posted By austreampete
www.airmarktools.net Air driven barrel/drum...

www.airmarktools.net

Air driven barrel/drum polisher- made specifically for polishing aircraft skin.

Had you ever heard of a cyclo before?

I can say that we have drum polishers in Australia,...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-19-2003, 12:14 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 71,463
Posted By austreampete
Garry-

Good day,
I appreciate what you say, and you're right about the diferences- its been explained that everyones caravan is from a different area, has had different exposures etc.

You have a very...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-18-2003, 07:10 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 71,463
Posted By austreampete
600, 1200, 2000-

Good day,
From my experience, and also whats been said by others, you've started very lightly, which is hopefully because you judged that to be all that was necessary after inspecting the finish on...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-18-2003, 09:07 AM
Replies: 512
Views: 71,463
Posted By austreampete
3M COMPOUND

Good day-

To my knowledge and from what experience I have on aircraft- 3M rubbing compound is NOT highly recommended for aluminum. Its great for Fiberglass and painted surfaces that can be...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-16-2003, 08:52 AM
Replies: 512
Views: 71,463
Posted By austreampete
Observations about SS & Nuvite/Cyclo-

Good day guys-
As mullen has stated his affinity for tools, and has never heard of a cyclo, it makes me wonder if caravanners are the only ones who use it and why.

I also never saw or heard of...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 10-02-2003, 04:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,515
Posted By austreampete
Try this one...

www.groups.yahoo.com/group/vintagetrailer

A very reliable source of info, and says that the depth of shine some are referring to can be acheived with a bit of wet sanding. The surface condition at...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 10-01-2003, 04:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,515
Posted By austreampete
South'n Shine and wet sanding info...

Good day all,

That SS is really spot on! Seems like its getting great results and a lot faster and less expensive than the trad way.

I found a good source for information on SS and wet sanding...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-05-2003, 08:59 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,273
Posted By austreampete
Thank you.

Its funny that his rivets are gone and the PM was returned with a message saying he was not accepting PMs at this time.

Hoping for the best. Cheers. Peter
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-05-2003, 08:28 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 19,273
Posted By austreampete
WHERE IS TT?

I attempted to PM him, and it was returned. His rivets are also gone.

I have a friend traveling down from the states soon, and is bringing, (smuggling), me 2 bottles, and wanted to ask about the...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-30-2003, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,092
Posted By austreampete
75% OFF!

Of the novice price. And you don't have to spend time waiting for arrival from out of town. If they know what they are doing, better use them!
Its a reasonable price if the work is good.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-27-2003, 08:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,346
Posted By austreampete
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...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-20-2003, 07:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,557
Posted By austreampete
A question for qqq?

Why do you constantly question and poke at the SS?

I hope it works as it appears. I have now seen 3 photographs from different members. All have the appearance that looks like it is a legitimate...
Forum: Commercial Listings 08-20-2003, 06:44 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,463
Posted By austreampete
Calculation.

Lets see here.

22' X 100 per foot= $2200

Approx. $200 nuvit and material cost.

hourly rate is $28.57 per hour.

That will be in your yard.
Forum: Commercial Listings 08-10-2003, 09:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,840
Posted By austreampete
Good day all.

Hello: My vote is to reinstate the original thread about the much controversed south'n shine. The others obviously conspired to get one man a job polishing others trailers, and in the process appear...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-12-2003, 08:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,891
Posted By austreampete
This is really insane!

I'm perplexed by how much bad news surrounds this person.

He has listed his previous career as a "world class photographer", and is supposed to be working on a "black and white coffee table book"...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-09-2003, 12:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,891
Posted By austreampete
Replies-

Good day:
I won't forward the replies from the clients at this time, as they expressed the need for anonymity until they retrieved or resolved their properties from the dilemma.

I can say that...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-09-2003, 05:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,891
Posted By austreampete
Birchwood Reference problems

Good day,
I've been attempting to have a caravan, (or trailer), acquired and restored for a telly production campaigne in Australia.
I've asked on another site for references for a Birchwood...
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