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Old 08-19-2009, 02:25 AM   #21
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mine is anodized, maybe clearcoated but I doubt it.
I say to clean it up and use it! see you guys at the next rally!
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Old 08-19-2009, 03:46 AM   #22
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Mine does have Imron paint over the anodized aluminum, but it is definitely not clear coated, however, it does have a generous coat of Carnuba wax over it!
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Old 08-19-2009, 02:09 PM   #23
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after thinking about it I am sure that ours is not clear coated. If our '82 was clear coated it would have been a mess after sitting so long in the Arizona desert. I remember getting color on the polishing rags and that would not have been the case if there was a clear coat. The older Imron Paint sure is good stuff and I am looking forward to that Carnuba wax.
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Old 08-22-2009, 03:48 AM   #24
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Well I found the miracle clean for tarnished looking anodized aluminum (allthough I think it will increase my polishing frequency as it collects dust!).

A very light rub of Automatic Transmission Fluid. Two small dabs on a rag were enough to clean a 10' x 10' area and it looks like brand new!!!
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Old 08-22-2009, 03:55 AM   #25
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After you get it clean, you should get the ATF cleaned off and get a good coat of wax to protect it. Hopefully that will be the best of both worlds.
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Old 08-22-2009, 12:17 PM   #26
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What would be the best way to remove heavy oxidation from a painted roof?
The roof on my '93 is painted with Imron but is very oxidized, I've washed it but it definately needs more work to shine.
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Old 08-22-2009, 02:22 PM   #27
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You can get good results from a pre-wax cleaner such as Harley Pre-Wax Cleaner. If it is REALLY oxidized, you can use Meguiar Medium Cut Cleaner but it will remove more paint. The roof paint, at least on my coach is not a glossy paint. It is a flat silver.
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Old 08-22-2009, 03:02 PM   #28
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I found good results using McGuires Cleaner/Wax. I decided early on not to use a rubbing compound because it will remove a small amount of oxidized paint. While the Cleaner/Wax will do the same thing it is much less abrasive.
Have Cindy make some Gumbo and invite some friends over for a "party".
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Old 08-22-2009, 03:29 PM   #29
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only fair you get yet another opinion. i buy meguires by the gallon at the local automotive paint supply shop.

i have tried several ones, but the meguires quick detail #66 is the one i have settled on. it is not a heavy cut and yet give s a nice shine without too much effort.

i think i pay around 30 bucks a gallon. the heavier cut ones scare me because i am not experienced enough with a buffer to not go all the way through.

my roof is the same way and will get done once the heat dies down in the fall.

any of the things mentioned by the gang will work. being able to buy by the gallon makes it cheaper.

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Old 08-22-2009, 09:01 PM   #30
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I'm gonna tip you guys off to a big surprise. I have a brother-in-law who has been a car painter for 50 years, and a friend I met in Arizona who owns a large body shop in Miwaukee, as well as another friend with a body shop in San Antonio who all have informed me that they use a car polish called NuFinish (the once a year polish).
It comes in a orange 16oz bottle and you get at walgreens drug store for $2.39 a jug. Thats what I have been using on my coach for the past three years and it is fantastic.
You just wipe it on with a cloth and let is sit for 5 minutes or less and wipe it off. It goes on easy and wipes off easy no buffing and it really holds up well.
I would suspect you would doubt me, just go to walgreens and invest less than $2.50 try it and if don't give you excelent results inform the entire group in Capital highlighted letters that this a fluke.

Happy polishing and get all of them Newells shining.
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