Rob,
I don't really know, you need to discuss it with a modern Airstream
owner. I would think that you need to remove the clearcoat back to
where it is firmly attached to the aluminum, polish the uncoated area
and then apply a new clearcoat.
Bill
On 1/20/2012 6:15 PM, Robert Michler wrote:
> What do you think would clean it up? WD-40?
>
>
> Rob Michler Robert L Michler Real Estate Property Management License # 01199416 4242-Sunset-Blvd #5 Los Angeles, CA 90029 323-228-0280 cell 323-669-1087 fax
>
>
>> ________________________________
>> From: William Kerfoot<wkerfoot@socal.rr.com>
>> To: AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com
>> Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 5:47 PM
>> Subject: Re: [A/S] Corrosion
>>
>>
>>
>> Rob,
>>
>> Pretty nasty case of filiform corrosion. Us vintage folks don't have to
>> worry about that. My Liner had no clear coat and the polishing has been
>> started, my Safari has a case of sunburn on the top but the sides look
>> good. One of the problems with the new clear coat is that it is applied
>> by the aluminum supplier and does experience damage when the holes are
>> drilled for rivets and when the rivets are pounded in.
>>
>> Your best bet is probably to strip the clear coat around the damage and
>> reapply with whatever is available. New trailer owners can help you out
>> with that. You could strip the entire trailer and try to polish, but it
>> will not look as good as a polished vintage trailer.
>>
>> Bill
>>
>> On 1/20/2012 9:40 AM, rmichler@ymail.com wrote:
>>> I just posted pictures of my corrosion. My Airstream mechanic told me it was faulty clear coat. Has anyone else encountered this?
>>>
>>>
>
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