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Emblems, Trim and General Exterior Work Exterior painting begins on the '70 Airstream travel trailer From "Classic Rides" episode DCLR-207

In this third segment host Kevin Tetz demonstrates how to repaint the '70 Airstream emblems and does some additional exterior work such as patching holes in the aluminum.

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	Figure A
	Kevin with the new screen.

Replacing the Window Screens

1. To replace the window screens vents, take the old screen out, carefully remove the re-usable spline and peel the old screen out.

2. Clean the screen frame with an abrasive pad.

3. Clamp new material to the frame to keep it taught.

4. Use a spline roller (or groove wheel--figure A) to push the screen into the groove and the spline also into the groove with the screen underneath.

5. Just listen for the spline to go into place, and trim the excess with a utility knife.

6. Finally, just trim the outside edge of the screen to fit it into the window.

Replacing the Back Lights

Note: Several of the project Airstream lights (figure B) need replacing, but fortunately these '70-style running lights are still available from RV supply stores.

1. To replace the back lights above the Airstream sign, first pop off the caps of the light with a screwdriver.

2. Drill the rivet heads out of the light backing--and the light fixture is removed.

3. The drill takes care of the rest of the rivet shaft.

4. Cut the wire, leaving as much as possible and strip the end.

5. Slip the wire connector onto the wire.

6. The wire from the light is slipped into the other side of the connector and crimped down. Always secure wire connections with electrical tape.

7. The fixture goes into place (figure C) and the rivet goes into the old rivet hole. It's popped using a rivet gun.

8. Pop the amber lens back on (figure D).

Figure B

Figure C

Figure D

Repainted Storage Bins

Painting the Storage Bins

1. To paint the storage bins for the bedroom and kitchen, clean thoroughly and then use special paint for plastics.

2. As always, it's best to do a light coat first.

3. Finally, add a hook and loop tape to the shelves so the bins don't slide during travel.

In the final segment Kevin replaces the Airstream reflector and signal lights.

RESOURCES :

Dremel Tools
Website: www.dremel.com

Floating Cork Floor
Natural Cork
Toll-free: 800-404-2675
Fax: 706-733-8120
Website: www.naturalcork.com

Window Slides
Inland RV Center Inc.
391 Elizabeth Ln.
Corona, CA 92880
Toll-free: 800-877-7311
Phone: 951-734-8130
Fax: 951-734-8132
Website: www.inlandrv.com

Paint for Nameplates and Emblems
Dupli-Color Paints
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
101 Prospect Ave., NW
Cleveland, OH 44115-1075
Phone: 216-566-2200
Fax: 216-566-2947