Airstream Polishing - Bates Detailing - Nashville TN

**Bates Detailing** · 02-01-2015, 08:02 PM

Hello AG brothers and sisters! I wanted to share this new video with you that I just had made showing an Airstream we turned around. Please tell me what you think! Thanks in advance,

Anthony

http://youtu.be/wgfkbM4Px3I

**tuscarora dave** · 02-01-2015, 08:06 PM

Hi Anthony!! I like the video. very nice work on that. Are those aluminum?

**Bates Detailing** · 02-01-2015, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by tuscarora dave

Hi Anthony!! I like the video. very nice work on that. Are those aluminum?

Well would you look at that - ITS DAVE! How have you been man?!?!? Long time no talk. Yes sir it is Aluminum which we had to strip the clear coat, cut out all the oxidation (multiple cuts), and polish all the holograms out to a mirror shine. ALOT of work sir! Man, great hearing from you and we'll have to catch up over the phone sometime.

**DaveT435** · 02-01-2015, 08:23 PM

Nice work!
Did you chemically remove the old clear or polish it off. That isn't a regular clear on those things is it?

**Bates Detailing** · 02-01-2015, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by DaveT435

Nice work!
Did you chemically remove the old clear or polish it off. That isn't a regular clear on those things is it?

It is a thick hard clear - and yes we had to chemically strip it off - most Airstreams we do have clear on them even if they are the older ones despite them not having clear originally. Many panels get replaced over the years so if going to quote an Airstream you always want to find out which panels are cleared and which aren't...... adds ALOT of work to the job.

And thank you for the compliment btw!

**DaveT435** · 02-01-2015, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Bates Detailing

It is a thick hard clear - and yes we had to chemically strip it off - most Airstreams we do have clear on them even if they are the older ones despite them not having clear originally. Many panels get replaced over the years so if going to quote an Airstream you always want to find out which panels are cleared and which aren't...... adds ALOT of work to the job.

And thank you for the compliment btw!

I looked at one and it almost looked like a plastic coating. What did you put on it for protection? Thing looks like a mirror.

**Bates Detailing** · 02-01-2015, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by DaveT435

I looked at one and it almost looked like a plastic coating. What did you put on it for protection? Thing looks like a mirror.

Finish polish has a sealant in it (not sold here so won't mention it by name) But we also topped it off with Collonite Metal Wax for extra protection.

**DaveT435** · 02-01-2015, 08:45 PM

Thanks for the info. Not sure if I want to take on one of those. Again incredible work. ��

**Bates Detailing** · 02-01-2015, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by DaveT435

Thanks for the info. Not sure if I want to take on one of those. Again incredible work. ��

Thank you sir. Yes they are big projects and take us about 200 man hours give or take 50 man hours. But they are satisfying when finished

**tuscarora dave** · 02-01-2015, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by Bates Detailing

Well would you look at that - ITS DAVE! How have you been man?!?!? Long time no talk. Yes sir it is Aluminum which we had to strip the clear coat, cut out all the oxidation (multiple cuts), and polish all the holograms out to a mirror shine. ALOT of work sir! Man, great hearing from you and we'll have to catch up over the phone sometime.

The jobs you and your guys do always impress me. Doing well my friend. Yes it has been a little while since we spoke on the phone. You know you can call anytime as always, and I know that goes both ways.