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Re: [a/s] Airstream Wax



I've used the Walbernize on our '94 Airstream. But I can see what I might 
describe as "micro scratches" on the clearcoat finish after rubbing off the 
Walbernize. This was most visible on the longer curb and street sides of the 
trailer where you have those massive sheets of flat aluminum. Less noticeable 
on front and rear ends, although if I looked at it at the right angle I could 
see these scratches. We just picked up the A/S from the well known guys in NW 
Ohio who refinish A/S's. Some of the '94's have a peeling problem and we got 
one of those.  When we picked up the trailer Sunday, he recommended using 
"Shine 2001", possibly marketed by Turtle Wax. It was is a square, orange 
plastic bottle. I hope I got the name right, I do know it said "2001" He said 
you can buy it anywhere. He said to use it twice a year.

Betty
"94 Sovereign 21'

PS I can't believe the shine we now have. I thought the newer models couldn't 
be shined like the older ones due to a difference in the aluminum they now 
use. We had our trailer buffed prior to reapplying the clearcoat. (Of course 
buffing is an additional charge.) It's so shiney, I could apply my makeup in 
it's reflection. I doubt it shined like this when it came off the assembly 
line. This guy did a super good job.