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Post by biddyviscount75 on Oct 27, 2020 11:40:00 GMT 10
I’m just posting here as I couldn’t get any help on the classics forum. I have a 1970s Viscount I have just started work on the outside. I want to polish the aluminium and put a clear coat over it. I just started polishing with an autosol product today specifically for aluminium but I ended up with a dark grey colour even once the residue was wiped off it was discoloured. Any thoughts or knowledge would be appreciated. I’m trying to stay true to the original cosmetic of the caravan.
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Post by shesgotthelook on Oct 27, 2020 12:45:34 GMT 10
Which autosol? I use the one in a small,black,round tub. The residue sounds like the grime & oxidisation coming out of your metal. We just finished polishing a heap of window frames & they are sparkling like new, the mess on the cloths & workbench is putrid though.  |
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Post by biddyviscount75 on Oct 27, 2020 13:02:09 GMT 10
Yes that’s the one. So maybe I jus5 need more product or to keep polishing...
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Post by Warrenk on Oct 27, 2020 16:24:20 GMT 10
Polishing is a dirty job. Disposable paper overalls, gloves, hearing protection, face mask and face shield will be required. I used a auto polisher with a cotton polishing mop and a large amount of autosol when I recently polished our Roadhaven. It has quilted aluminum which isn't the easiest to polish {probably similar to your stucco finish for polishing effort). I found autosol the best to use, but might need to go over it a couple of times if the oxidation is bad. If you are lucky the black residue might polish out, but if not mineral turps will remove it. I finished of with with purple polish which doesn't leave much residue and can be polished out. I think the purple polish did a better job for the finish, but wouldn't remove the oxidation as well as autosol. Three things will happen polishing your caravan 1. you will use lot of polish, 2. you will get covered in black polish residue, and 3. It takes a lot of time. Don't clear coat as it will yellow over time and will get stone chips. You better using a wax polish or Nu Finish. Read the airstream forums as they have some good information on polishing aluminum.  Finished  |
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Post by Mustang on Oct 27, 2020 16:25:19 GMT 10
I’m just posting here as I couldn’t get any help on the classics forum. I have a 1970s Viscount I have just started work on the outside. I want to polish the aluminium and put a clear coat over it. I just started polishing with an autosol product today specifically for aluminium but I ended up with a dark grey colour even once the residue was wiped off it was discoloured. Any thoughts or knowledge would be appreciated. I’m trying to stay true to the original cosmetic of the caravan. Hi, See my reply on the Classic Caravans Forum. Cheers |
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Post by Mustang on Oct 27, 2020 16:27:17 GMT 10
Top Job Warren, bet that took a while!!!!
Cheers
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Post by Warrenk on Oct 27, 2020 16:38:12 GMT 10
Top Job Warren, bet that took a while!!!! Cheers I reckon somewhere between 180 - 200 hours , but I think it was worth it and defiantly a winter job. 50 years of oxidation can be difficult to remove. The stainless roof was easier to polish that the aluminum. |
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Post by biddyviscount75 on Oct 27, 2020 21:24:00 GMT 10
Awesome thanks Warren that was really helpful and great pics for me to get motivated by! 👍
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Post by bara68 on Nov 3, 2020 17:36:49 GMT 10
I am half way through doing our 1960 Viscount with stucco finish...I propped the surface with the deoxidiser that partners purple polish then applied purple with small pieces of house carpet then buff with microfibre cloths and old cotton nappies ....keep on rubbin'
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