Category Archives: clearcoat

Slow Going

Between the weather, which has continued hot and humid with afternoon showers, and the persistent flecks and patches of clearcoat (which have to be removed with dabs of Strypeeze), the polishing is quite a project. As you can see, the … Continue reading

Posted in clearcoat, polishing, renovation | Comments Off on Slow Going

Stripping Between Showers

We are, like most of the East, in a humid spell where days finish with showers and thunderstorms — and the air is heavy and Maryland-like. It’s not great painting weather but OK for stripping clearcoat — as long as … Continue reading

Posted in clearcoat, renovation | Comments Off on Stripping Between Showers

Meeting Mr. Filiform

I have decided to tackle the peeling clearcoat on the Airstream on a casual basis – a panel or two at a time. So today I continued to use up the Stypeeze on some lower panels. I found that the … Continue reading

Posted in clearcoat, dents scratches, polishing, restoration | Comments Off on Meeting Mr. Filiform

Airstream Dermatology

It’s well known that the clear coat used on Airstream exteriors weakens and starts peeling after UV exposure. Some say it starts in five or six years, others seem to do a little better. We had a little peeling when … Continue reading

Posted in clearcoat, renovation, rig maintenance | Comments Off on Airstream Dermatology