The Silver Streak E-mail ListArchive Files[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] Re: [SilverStreak] Powerwash
A low-pressure powerwasher should be fine if used with care. KARCHER makes some that I have seen at Home Depot, Lowes, etc for around $150. There is no clearcoat on a factory trailer that is anodized. The problem -- one to think on -- is that the seals around windows, doors, etc have UV-aged and are hardened. Plus, the seams between the aluminum sheets may be missing some caulk (VULKEM). Get on the roof and take a long look; R&R the bad seams. Also, if the A/C gasket is old, that is another area of concern. The aftermarket makes nice, thick replacements. I plan to buy a washer like the above. I have some product from EACO CHEM that has already removed some mineral buildup after a test of sample product. I plan to use their A.R.T. afterwards (as I am not interested at present in a clearcoat job like the AVION people receive from their main parts/supply source: CAYO). But before I go over the trailer multiple times, I have some seams to work on. I have been buying sealers from VINTAGE TRAILER SUPPLY. There are numerous good threads from the Airstream-ers on this subject of seam work. The EACO CHEM product made for (after I had used Aluminex Clean & Shine (a MARYKATE product [West Marine]) a reduction in "brown" that I was not aware was there. This is a highly buffered product (as is the A.C.S). B Multiple washes are suggested. Remember to NEVER let the product being used in the pressure washer to dry on the trailer, but to let it sit as long as possible prior to that. Wash from the bottom up, and rinse from the top down. I do the underside first, then the sides, then the roof last. Good luck -----Original Message----- From: bonitafarms@att.net To: sslist@tompatterson.com Sent: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 6:51 pm Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Powerwash I would not use a power wash/pressure washer. The danger lies in it getting the clearcoat to lift and doing more damage to the finish . My '58 Chico sat under trees for 20 years and had a lot of mold progressing almost to moss. I used lots of water and car wash detergent and a big ol' terry cloth towel. It was a lot less work than I thought. Now if polishing was easier than I thought.... Rick -------------- Original message from "Carolyn" <hown@charter.net>: -------------- > Is it ok to powerwash the Silvers? > Ours has a lot of green stuff on it from not overhanging but nearby trees. > > Carolyn >
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