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Post by BlueMoon on Jan 28, 2014 17:37:23 GMT -8
In the upper corner of the side panel in my 59 shasta there is a very small area of black. We plan on removing the back panels, but is it necessary to replace the side panels or can the black be cleaned off and sanded out?
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John Palmer
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Post by John Palmer on Jan 28, 2014 18:19:42 GMT -8
The correct way to repair the damage from leaks and rot is to replace the panel.
But sometimes the damage is very small, and the panel good everywhere else. I just crossed this corner myself on a below the side window. I had the skin off and made sure there was no rot damage. Then I sanded the panel to remove the original finish and open up the wood grain. Then take bleach on a tooth brush and apply several coats of bleach until the dark spot is light enough. Then sand again, and refinish, (in my case it was Amber Shellac).
It works to about a 90% cure, IMO.
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Post by kirkadie on Jan 28, 2014 18:38:47 GMT -8
I agree with John, as long as it isn't caused by mold working its way through the panel. My previous trailer had some wrinkles below the front window which were caused by moisture dripping from the inside and had not effected anything inside the wall (I pulled the window to make certain), and then lightly sanded and reshellaced.
Scotty had blackness, and it started from the outside, so everything had to go.
You might want to pull the Jrail and take a look before deciding what works best.
Good luck.
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Post by BlueMoon on Jan 28, 2014 19:53:01 GMT -8
Very informative thank you! I will be posting pics tmrw!
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Post by mobiltec on Jan 28, 2014 20:09:53 GMT -8
I'm not much of a nut for names on trailers but I really like yours. I think that would also be and probably is a good name for a boat as well.
The best way to really see what kind of damage is there is to pull the metal skin. The good news is that it's all much easier than most people think. Once you've done it you'll see that it was really not big deal. Make sure to keep the width of the trailer constant so your metal will go back on easily.
John's right about panel repair if it's not too bad. Sometimes it can be the tip of the iceberg though. So it's good to look back there. |
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Post by BlueMoon on May 26, 2014 17:37:14 GMT -8
Found a good link on mold removal
Removemoldquide.com
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Post by bigbill on May 26, 2014 19:18:52 GMT -8
There used to be a trailer brand called either New Moon or Blue Moon
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Post by vikx on May 26, 2014 21:59:09 GMT -8
Another wood bleach is "Deck Wash". Several applications really lightened our wood. So frustrating to have a good panel with those nasty black marks...
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Post by paigenmarc on May 27, 2014 16:58:13 GMT -8
Vikx, is Deck Wash a brand?
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Post by vikx on May 27, 2014 22:01:37 GMT -8
I think it is Behr Deck Wash... like you would use to clean a wood deck and lighten any stained areas. Cheaper than wood bleach. Oxalic acid is supposed to work as well.
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mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 3, 2014 15:50:31 GMT -8
There used to be a trailer brand called either New Moon or Blue Moon It was the "NEW Moon" and was used in the movie The Long Long Trailer. There is actually a horse trailer called the "Blue Moon"... |
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Post by chametzoo on Jun 3, 2014 16:03:05 GMT -8
I agree with John, as long as it isn't caused by mold working its way through the panel. My previous trailer had some wrinkles below the front window which were caused by moisture dripping from the inside and had not effected anything inside the wall (I pulled the window to make certain), and then lightly sanded and reshellaced. Scotty had blackness, and it started from the outside, so everything had to go. You might want to pull the Jrail and take a look before deciding what works best. Good luck. I think Kirkadie defines the boundaries of minor mold v. major mold correctly. But I suggest that the threshold of tolerance for its presence should be very low for your health's sake. Even small amounts of black mold in confined spaces is corrosive to your health. In my book, mold mitigation equals material replacement in anything but the most minor situations. Perhaps yours falls in that category. Make sure. My 2 cents…. |
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Post by bigbill on Jun 3, 2014 16:06:51 GMT -8
There used to be a trailer brand called either New Moon or Blue Moon It was the "NEW Moon" and was used in the movie The Long Long Trailer. There is actually a horse trailer called the "Blue Moon"... I thought both names were familiar But my poor old feeble mind wasn't registering which was what. Hows retirement going? |
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Post by lakewoodgirl on Jun 3, 2014 17:38:40 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 3, 2014 20:04:33 GMT -8
Yep there is always a cabinet that needs a new matching piece or something... BILL.... Retirement? When do I get to actually retire? LOL.. I sure don't feel very "retired" yet. |
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