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Re: [VAL] 1964 Globe Trotter



Airstream started clearcoating(plasticoting) in the early 60's. They 
never anodized the aluminum. Your coach, after 40 years may or may not 
have clearcoating. An easy test is to put a dab of toothpaste on a white 
rag and rub an inconspicious spot on your airstream skin. If the rag 
turns black you don't have clearcoating there. If it doesn't go black it 
is coated. A 40 year old airstream that wasn't clearcoated should be 
dull gray by now. Of course someone could have polished it before.