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Post by roktac on Jun 2, 2016 22:48:44 GMT -8
Thanks once again nccamper! I am removing the roof, and took the vent off.. I noticed they used almost a tar like product to keep the water out.. I am cleaning it off and plan on using butyl putty tape in its place, any suggestions if there is a better product for that??
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Post by roktac on Jun 9, 2016 21:26:12 GMT -8
door and screen door are off, cleaning up screen door, and rebuilding the door.. I'll have pics of door and finished screen door soon. Luckily I have pretty much all original parts
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Post by nccamper on Jun 10, 2016 4:34:04 GMT -8
I like the RV putty tape better than the pure butyl tape. Butyl tape that VTS sells is the best (IMO) in many respects because it is very sticky and has a proven track record over long periods of time but it is very hard to trim smooth in warm weather. Others may disagree. On the vent I used a double layer of tape.
Tar is an exercise of trial and error. I had one camper where nothing would melt the stuff, not lacquer thinner, not mineral spirits, no paint thinner, no goof off, not WD-40, nothing but gasoline. I had to wet a rag and little by little get if off. Toxic and dangerous but I didn't have much of a choice.
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Post by roktac on Jun 10, 2016 7:57:42 GMT -8
Thanks nccamper, I have a pretty good mask... I'll see if the gasoline rag cleans up the tar. I was able to remove most of it with a small flathead screwdriver (the tar was basically hard as a rock) I will replace it with butyl putty tape. I tried to go with VTS but they were out of stock last I checked, so I got some from a local RV shop. Hope to have more pics here soon of doors.
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Post by roktac on Jun 10, 2016 21:54:59 GMT -8
screen door all done up.... I'll do one more coat of shellac on slider, then clear coat it
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Post by vikx on Jun 11, 2016 21:10:13 GMT -8
Nice screen door, Roktac!
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Post by roktac on Jun 11, 2016 21:39:36 GMT -8
Thanks vikx... I pretty excited all original parts are still there, including the latch for screen to lock to the door
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Post by roktac on Jun 11, 2016 21:41:30 GMT -8
Hopefully in the next two days I'll have the door rebuilt and shellac and be able to show before and after pics
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Post by roktac on Jun 14, 2016 9:41:22 GMT -8
Need some help, I want to get the aluminum around the windows, "eyebrows" and handles all back to shiny... I watched mobiltec video and wanted to use the prof grad acid, but I'm not sure what kind to get. Is muriatic acid what he's talking about? And also other than the rouge what kind of buffing compound could I use to finish it off?? Thanks for any advise....
Almost have door finished so pics to come soon... Hope it fits back in
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Post by nccamper on Jun 14, 2016 12:07:44 GMT -8
I tried to find the one Mobiltec used in a video a long time back with no luck. I did find the one vikx recommended and I was very happy with it. Don't leave it on too long or it streaks. If it does streak just redo it. Roughing it gently with an abrasive pad just after you spray it on will help. Muriatic acid may work fine and be cheaper but I wouldn't know. Others will chime in.
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Post by roktac on Jun 14, 2016 16:05:48 GMT -8
Door is done and back where it belongs!!! Before
after Thanks nccamper, now I just need to find it or order it online.
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Post by theresa on Jun 14, 2016 17:29:57 GMT -8
I found the AlumaBrite at my local auto parts store.
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Post by danrhodes on Jun 14, 2016 18:25:36 GMT -8
I just got some eagle one hydroflouric acid etching cleaner for $5 at O'Reilly. I think it's the same active ingredient
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Post by theresa on Jun 14, 2016 18:33:14 GMT -8
I'll look at my AlumaBrite tomorrow and see what the strength of it is, and the active chemical. I believe they sell it in weaker solutions for the everyday wheel cleaner, etc.
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Post by roktac on Jun 14, 2016 22:52:23 GMT -8
Thank you for the help... I was worried about what I use, if it will etch the glass, I am very excited to get the aluminum all nice and shiny!
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