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Need Airstream Trailer Polished
RFQ: I need someone in the DFW area to polish a 22' Airstream trailer.
Patricia G [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]- Euless, Texas
2003
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RFQ: I have a 1995 Airstream Excella and want to have it polished. The clear coat has fallen off of the roof and the sides and it needs polishing.
Alan H [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]Consumer - Huntsville, Texas
2003
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RFQ: I own a 1986 Airstream Travel Trailer and want to refinish the exterior aluminum shell. It is 'aircraft type aluminum' and was originally finished with an acrylic lacquer which has now worn off. I want to know what material I should use to 'buff' or shine the aluminum after I give it a mild acid bath to remove the acrylic lacquer that is still on the surface. Is there someone you know who does this type of work? The trailer is 34 foot long so there's plenty of surface to shine. Can you help me?
Douglas M [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]hobbyist, do-it-yourselfer - Tulsa, OkLouisiana
2004
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April 30, 2008
Letter 5613 "Polishing an Airstream Trailer" includes some good suggestions on how to polish them. You may also find letter 11151"Moonshine Aluminum Polish (Very Strong)" interesting and amusing. Good luck.
Regards,
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
RFQ: I own a 1995 Airstream Travel Trailer and want to refinish the exterior aluminum shell. It is 'aircraft type aluminum' and was originally finished with an acrylic lacquer which has now worn off. I want to know what material I should use to 'buff' or shine the aluminum after I give it a mild acid bath to remove the acrylic lacquer that is still on the surface. Is there someone you know who does this type of work? The trailer is 28 foot long so there's plenty of surface to shine. Can you help me?
R SmithRV OWNER - Orange Beach, Alabama
June 21, 2008
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