Join theVAP this week as we talk with Arlen and Shirley Manning, owners of the "Shiniest Trailer on the Planet!". We discuss the many steps and dedication it takes to achieve that perfect polish!
Finding the perfect trailer
Not practical to have a polished trailer
Swift video inspiration
Nuvite – polish of choice
Low speed compounding
Aluminum is porous
Altering aluminum: Abrading, Burnishing, Coating
Compounding horsepower reshapes the aluminum
Problems with wet sanding
The different polish gradesWhich grade should I use?
Filiform corrosion explained
Acid etching for severe corrosion
Alumiprep 33
Develop a polishing system
How to use a compounder
Learning the techniques
DeWalt DW-130 compounder – high torque low RPM
Cyclo polisher – The finishing step
Why people skip the compounding and go straight to the cycloing
What is a cyclo?
Sweatshirt material on the cyclo is the key
CycloWraps
Innovations: Compounding, Sweatshirt material, Micro fiber cloths
Cleanliness is very important for polishing
Prepare a polishing kit
Cyclo usage techniques
How much polish does it take?
The learning process
Tips and Tricks
Arlen and Shirley’s website (http://globetrotter64.home.att.net/)
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
Release Date: 06-08-06
Running Time: 58:11
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Listen to me ramble about swapping two 100ah AGM batteries to a 280ah LiFeP04 battery. I tested with my 2000w inverter and talk about some things to consider.
theVAP Episode 367: The Clip Show
The Finale Clip Show!
We’ve had a great run. Much longer than any of us thought. I like to think that we have helped hundreds, if not thousands make their Airstream dream come true.
Thanks to all our listeners! Hope to see ya down the road!
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
Release Date: 04/29/2022
Running Time: 01:52:08
Episode 359: Rebuilder’s Question Marathon!
Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!
Tire temperature/pressure monitor system
Steel door hinge repairs
Hehr window frame work
Elevator bolts and outriggers
Wrap that belly
Measure that axle right
Aluminum corrosion
Seam sealing
Solar wiring
Vista windows
Insulation recommendation
Tank position
Cardboard mock up
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
Release Date: 11/12/2021
Running Time: 01:16:38
Episode 337: Ceramic Coating
Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!
Tim’s leaking grey water
Replacing a blade valve
Rallies during Covid
Ceramic coating a trailer
Dual axle brake wiring
Her window leaks
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
Release Date: 08/14/2020
Running Time: 01:05:15
