Glen: This stuff is somewhat dangerous to apply unless youknow how
and have the facilities to do it. It is necessary that it be done
indoors because the spray is caustic. The only readily available shop
for Airstreams that I am aware of that is set up to apply the
conversion coating is Jim Weston of Airmark Tools / Airmark Detailing
in Tulsa. I was trained in alodine application for the US Army, andI
assure you, this is not a do-it-yourself job. Additionally, unlessthe
polishing job is perfect and there is no underlying discoloration of
the metal, it should not be done, because the coating will cause the
defects to show up really, really well. This is especially true for
areas that have been accidentally overheated during polishing.

EPA requires some very specific restrictions on the use and disposal
of alodine compounds because it is a hazardous material. Consumers
generally cannot purchase it for this reason.

Moral: Get a professional job dond by Jim Weston. DIY is NOT the way
to do these trailers for the long haul.

Glenn Link wrote:
>
> Doug & Judy Stracener wrote:
>
> > >Furthermore, two years down the road and you need to do it allagain!
> >
> > Hi Tom and all; actually that is true for a polish only. Thereis a
> > chemical coating used in the aircraft industry in the alodine family
> > that forms a protective shell on aluminum that is essentially
> > permanent, and does not require a repolish job every two years.Only
> > normal washing will keep this finish clean. There are two flavorsof
> > this stuff, one is clear, and the other gives a nice golden color
> > which would probably look great on an Airstream, except that
> > Airstreamers would doubtless not appreciate a gold bullet, as opposed
> > to a silver one !
> >
> > Doug
>
> What is the name of this product and where is it available?
>
> Glenn
> Bowlus/Caravel