Woody Wax

I'm beginning to understand. For every 30' Airstream they end up with two tears and a pony trailer. Unfortunately the protective coating that comes from Alcoa for the Airstreams gets washed off in the process.

Hilditch
 
For those interested in Woody's wax, my results with applying it have been good.

We picked our trailer up a couple weeks ago. We didn't apply any wax before we left due to lack of time. We had good weather going home without rain but did have heavy dew and frost so did have some water spots and added some when I got home and washed it.

After washing I used Woody's Wax spray which really cleaned it up nicely. It only took about 30 mins to apply and was very easy to use.

Today I applied the XXX paste wax. I applied it by hand with a cloth applicator then used a buffer to take it off. It took me about 2 1/2 hrs but was first time using both the wax and buffer so next time would go a little quicker. I wouldn't try to do it without a buffer though. It takes a while to get it off and looking even. Also a little bit of wax goes a long way. The buffer I used was a 10" buffer from Sears that cost $45; you don't really need anything more expensive.

Now I need to see how long it lasts. I'll post again when I have more on how well it protects and lasts.
 
It is just the Woody's wax. It is under the CPR system kit but you don't need the whole kit. The wax is sold separately and comes in a pump type spray bottle. You spray it on a cloth then wipe on the trailer, then wipe off excess with blue shop towel.
 
KENandKATHY said:
AlCat,
When we pick up our TD in March, we are having it wrapped in WI and drive 10 hours back to Louisville. We then plan to unwrap it and WoodyWax it.
Do you think that WoodyWax makes the non-stained TD look as good as new?
Did you use XXX?
Thanks!
Ken
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I think it looks as good as new, but I am not sure, as I has my TD delivered to me (couldn't manage to arrange a factory pickup).

I am happy with the condition it arrived in, wrapped in plastic, etc. It has a couple of "rubs" or "scratches" on it that could be from the delivery/shipping/wrapping process, but could also have been there in the factory. I didn't expect a "perfect" finish like I would with a new car. I haven't worked on those spots, to see if the Walbernize or any Woody product would remove the scratch/rub. I may get around to it, but maybe not.

I did not use a buffer. I applied by hand (spray) and then used a soft brush to move the wax around. After letting it sit for 30 minutes, I remved with paper shop towels. Worked great. Am sure a buffer would be awesome and would save time, b ut I don't think it is required. Probably IS required if you use the metal sealant after the WoodyWax.
 
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