Stripe removal and prep for gel coat refurb

Maintenance of the body of the camper
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jb1rd73
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Stripe removal and prep for gel coat refurb

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Here is the progress I have made in removing my lower stripes and a test patch of the upper stripe. Once they are off and the top has been refurbished and the body gone over with a good clay bar and buffing I will decide whether or not to try and have a graphic/wrap shop recreate the original airstream decals.

Side angle, it doesn't look too bad from a distance but the large middle stripe leaves a very distinct residue.
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A little closer up side angle; you can see the residue stripe that is left right above the curvature of the body panel
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Front is the same with the residue, you can see it very distinctly in this light and angle.
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In progress:
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In progress:
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Top section test strip, this part looks like complete poo!!! Sure hope the gelcoat guys can fix it!!
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So far I have used 1 complete 3M Stripe Off Wheel, the auto parts store wanted $46 for ONE!!! My buddy had one laying around that he gave me and it worked ok but I found a generic brand on Amazon for $14 a piece so ordered 2 and will wait to finish when they get here.


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Jermiah
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Re: Stripe removal and prep for gel coat refurb

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Just did the same on my 92! Going to try to wet sand the fiberglass next. I have used 1-1/2 3m wheels so far. Just have a little on the front left.
VT964x4
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Re: Stripe removal and prep for gel coat refurb

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Noble work, thank you for the pics. I am sure many of us will want to know how this goes.
jb1rd73
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Re: Stripe removal and prep for gel coat refurb

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Finished with preliminary stripe removal. Now off to the fiberglass guys to see if they can make her pretty again. (FWIW, I used 2 1/4 disks to get to this point)
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