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Post by Alaska Shasta on May 4, 2019 16:01:31 GMT -8
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Post by Alaska Shasta on May 12, 2019 15:41:38 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on May 12, 2019 16:03:40 GMT -8
Yes it's a dirty job but someone has to do it. This is actually one of my favorite parts of the build. For one thing polishing the push out windows really comes out nice and makes the trailer pop... And for the other, you know you are almost finished when you are doing this.
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Post by Alaska Shasta on May 21, 2019 20:45:05 GMT -8
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Post by 57 Trotwood on May 22, 2019 9:29:21 GMT -8
Those frames look beautiful. So how do we know if the frames were originally highly polished or if they were just run of the mill aluminum? And , how often do people have to clean them again to keep them looking nice? thanks
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Post by mobiltec on May 22, 2019 9:49:06 GMT -8
Those frames look beautiful. So how do we know if the frames were originally highly polished or if they were just run of the mill aluminum? And , how often do people have to clean them again to keep them looking nice? thanks They were mill finished from the factory. Just keep them clean and don't allow long term oxidation to occur. They will look like that forever with regular cleaning. I don't polish these types of windows because then they need even more maintenance and I'm kinda lazy that way. I do polish the HEHR Push-Outs...
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Post by Alaska Shasta on May 22, 2019 10:26:43 GMT -8
Those frames look beautiful. So how do we know if the frames were originally highly polished or if they were just run of the mill aluminum? And , how often do people have to clean them again to keep them looking nice? thanks They were mill finished from the factory. Just keep them clean and don't allow long term oxidation to occur. They will look like that forever with regular cleaning. I don't polish these types of windows because then they need even more maintenance and I'm kinda lazy that way. I do polish the HEHR Push-Outs... I really like the mill finish look. I already have both push-out Hehr windows polished, as well as the galley jalousie. In retrospect, I may re-spray the galley frame with acid to give it back the mill finish look, and leave the push outs polished.
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Post by Alaska Shasta on May 24, 2019 22:47:35 GMT -8
I wanted to share what worked well to remove the blistered chrome on the pot metal handle on the Shasta. I tried light sand blasting, and wire wheeling, but it did not remove the degraded surface very well. I then used a green 2” 3-M roloc bristle brush. The results were very good. It quickly removed the bad surface, and left it very smooth. However the pitting remains. Next I am going to epoxy prime it, followed by a 2K urethane filling primer. Then sand smooth, and paint it silver BC/CC. I will post pictures when completed. 736ED71B-891E-4ECE-8DC6-06977B761F49 by Bryan Port, on Flickr
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Post by Alaska Shasta on May 29, 2019 20:30:23 GMT -8
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Post by Alaska Shasta on May 30, 2019 20:13:39 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on May 30, 2019 20:42:19 GMT -8
Love the windows!
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Post by Alaska Shasta on May 31, 2019 14:48:12 GMT -8
Before and after photos of the original exterior grab handle. I took way too long to restore this, but I like the results. Have about 3 hours into it. Steps involved... grind with 3-M roloc disc prime with epoxy fill pock marks with "bondo" sand filler re-prime with epoxy prime with filler primer sand filler primer basecoat/ clearcoat 736ED71B-891E-4ECE-8DC6-06977B761F49 by Bryan Port, on Flickr IMG_7485 by Bryan Port, on Flickr
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Post by Alaska Shasta on Jun 2, 2019 16:02:35 GMT -8
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Post by 57 Trotwood on Jun 5, 2019 8:57:09 GMT -8
Shut the Door! OMG, that handle turned out nice, very acceptable. Wouldn't know it was chromed.
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 7, 2019 12:30:21 GMT -8
Here is what I have learned after the windows in my 59 had been in for two years. After two years it will probably begin to leak. This is due to the wooden retainer strips shrinking over time and thus loosening up the seal between the glass seal and the window glass. So I suggest fully sealing the wood retainer strips some how. Either with wood sealer like shellac or something else. Then keep an eye on the corners for any sign of leakage...
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