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Post by shastabear1 on Jan 29, 2011 0:53:27 GMT -5
Okee....ANYONE know whats the BEST way to clean up the J channel and awning rail?
Again, I ask fer best, NOT easiest...LOL...im sure we all know there aint no such thing as easy...LOL
Randy
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Post by vcutelli on Jan 29, 2011 8:41:09 GMT -5
Randy I cleaned them by using a fine wire brush wheel. It worked good with my variable speed drill. You dont need much pressure and you can get into all the nooks and crannies.
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Post by vikx on Jan 30, 2011 2:43:36 GMT -5
Sandpaper, steel wool and Mother's. Then, a buffing wheel in a drill. Mirror shine. Lots of hours involved. If you just want them cleaned without shine, the wire brush above gives you a nice brushed aluminum look.
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Post by chill on Oct 7, 2012 19:17:31 GMT -5
Where can we get new J channels?
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Post by dawgpound on Oct 7, 2012 19:38:48 GMT -5
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Post by blu26ovl on Oct 7, 2012 19:44:29 GMT -5
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Post by jaydar1968 on Oct 7, 2012 19:52:44 GMT -5
Tony Secreto at YNot Camper Restoration once told me that he has some.
Tony@YnotCamperRestoration.com
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Post by cropper2 on Feb 6, 2013 11:14:55 GMT -5
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 6, 2013 11:55:10 GMT -5
You have to drill your own holes in that VTS stuff but it is cheap. If you want 8 foot lengths with holes pre-drilled you can order from So Cal Teardrops here in CA. They ship... I buy mine there.  www.socalteardrops.com/parts.php?cid=2&pid=28 |
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Post by cropper2 on Feb 6, 2013 20:28:51 GMT -5
Oh wow! That is a very important distinction. Thanks! I think I love you.  |
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 6, 2013 21:00:35 GMT -5
Oh wow! That is a very important distinction. Thanks! I think I love you. I also have a video on how to shape and install new J rail if you are interested. This is the tutorial for the Deville I did last year. But it's all the same. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDRBapymAvEAnd this is some of the J rail and Awning rail installation on the Shasta www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR75nefBQ5UBetween the two you should be able to figure it out. |
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Post by cropper2 on Feb 7, 2013 1:48:56 GMT -5
Terrific. Thanks!
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