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Post by staryn on Jan 18, 2010 15:06:20 GMT -5
Our '59 Shasta was attacked in the past by someone with limited abilities at choosing and applying caulk and various other types of sealers. We are now trying to remove the drip rail, scrape the exterior skin and drip rail, clean then reapply with a better type of sealant (probably butyl tape). Scraping the aluminum skin is a bearable task, but trying to clean the drip rail is daunting. If there is somewhere we can buy new drip rail I would be willing to spend the money. Does anyone know where this can be purchased?
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Post by jaydar1968 on Jan 18, 2010 18:20:12 GMT -5
www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Drip_Cap_p/vts-515.htmHowever, they only come in white and like their website says, you would need to strip the paint if you want to expose the aluminum. Oops, sorry. You said drip edge. Tom Secreto at ynotrestorations sent me this a while back too. Jay yes we do sell drip edge and awning rail just like the original stuff! The price for 14' mill finish aluminum drip edge is 19.95 each. and 20' awning rail is $25.41 each. And to ship we would cut into 8' length for shipping tube to go Ups also plus shipping. Thanks Jay let me know if I can help you with anything. Tony Secreto 1-877-88-RETRO Hope this helps. -Jaydar
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Post by Atomic Addiction on Jan 18, 2010 18:33:41 GMT -5
Welcome to the VSTF. I assume that you mean the drip rails over the windows since this is posted in the window section. I would suggest using a fine wire wheel chucked in your drill on the skin and the back of the drip rails. www.amazon.com/Wire-Wheel-Brush-Fine-3/dp/B0002YU8EM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1263855541&sr=1-5Clamp the drip rail to a table and lightly go at with the wheel. I will help get the caulk and stuff off of the back. You will not see the scratches on the back of the drip rail when it is attached to the trailer. You could also look at a silicone remover to help with the caulk issue. It might help break it down a bit... www.amazon.com/DAP-Incorporated-13335-Silicone-Remover/dp/B002N6D0YMOtherwise if the drip rails can't be cleaned with those methods then VTS has them... www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Drip_Cap_p/vts-515.htmBUT... they are painted white so you have to strip the paint off of them and shine them up. Given that you might just want to keep working on yours. You will also see them on ebay from time to time but you may have to wait awhile before you find all of the sizes you need. Brian
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B.Tal
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Post by B.Tal on Jun 5, 2010 12:38:43 GMT -5
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Post by 61shastacompact on Jun 5, 2010 13:46:54 GMT -5
Here is another link for their aluminum molding products. www.interstatemetals.com/cat_alu_moulding.htmI purchased an 8 foot section of their drip rail and the profile is so close to the original that it is almost spooky. I just needed a small chunk to complete a back edge. They are local to me so shipping was not needed. Jim
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