[A/S] Re: shark hide

I just saw an ad for this on ship shape tv. Googled it and found the
protectant at Amazon and Eastwood for $59.99. Looks great in the ad,
Pete
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From: "Colin Hyde" <colinhydeairstream@gmail.com>
To: <AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 11:58 AM
Subject: RE: [A/S] Re: Sea Air on my AS?

>
>
> Daisy,
>
> There is a product out there that was developed to protect aluminum boats
> that are used in salt water. I've been testing it as a potential
> replacement
> for the hopeless clear coat systems used over the years. The nice thing
> about it is that it can be applied with a cloth & additional coats can be
> applied as required by simply wiping it over the previous coat, as it is
> "self etching". Although the thickness will vary using this application
> method, polished trailers will not look perfect, but it will protect the
> surface. It's called "Sharkhide" & costs about $80/qt.
>
> I think a bigger concern will be the acceleration of the chassis rust on
> your trailer as the salty humid air will be absorbed into the insulation
> in
> your belly pan & fester. I have seen numerous examples of completely
> rusted
> out chassis on trailers that spent a good portion of their lives in
> Florida
> & out on Cape Hatteras NC. Sadly, extreme examples have had their tongues
> fall off on their own, rendering them untowable.
>
> Hopefully this doesn't scare you off, as I'm sure you'll have a wonderful
> time out there.
>
> Colin
>
> www.colinhydetrailerrestorations.com
>
> www.thevap.com
>
>
>
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