Hello John. I've got about 50'-60' of the 1/2" black trim I got from Cayo about a year ago for my '72 V-25. I don't need it and offered it to anyone on the...
My 1973 Avion has a crack in the aluminum above the door (probably as a result of the normal shifting and stress of many miles on the road). I'd like to seal...
Hi Gale. I used the tape to seal the seams on the roof of my trailer. Unfortunately, I use every last bit of the tape and did not have one piece left over....
Hi Bill, Thanks for the info. I may give that Par Fe wax a whirl. I actually tried Bon Ami (I had an old can of it) and I scrubbed and scrubbed and scrubbed....
Jim, I have a feeling that the white layer is initially both on top of the anodizing and partially within the grain of the metal. It is likely aluminum oxide,...
Hi Jim. There has been a fair amount of discussion on the forum about the procedure Cayo uses to clean the corrosion that forms on the skin of Avion Trailers...
Hi Bill, You give me credit for knowing more about aircraft than I deserve! I am not an expert on painting and treating the skins, but here is some of what I...
Bill, Rol, Thanks for the awesome replies! You guys are the best! You've got my brain working. I know a few A&P's and I have a lot of contacts at Boeing (I...
Jim, I don't know if you got the email I sent you but I'm interseted in the half inch trim and will be glad to pay for the shipping and trouble to get it to...
Hi Rol. Don't sell yourself short Rol, you know more about aircraft then anyone I know. Yes, I have a few small pieces of new anodized aluminum left over from...
Jim, the compound curved upper corner panels on your 87 Avion were anodized after they were formed. The flat panels, even those panels that are curved over...
fellow avion people, first of all , the white stains are here to stay, love it or leave it.. I have a 82 tripple axle, in great shape.. Heres how I handle...
Hi Jan... You said...."First spray the out side in sections with the green stuff, then power wash." Jan, what is "Green Stuff" Bill 1987 Avion 30P Ocala,...
My 82 34 has 58 great wood cabinets and drawers. They were looking tired and dry, 2 coats of Liquid gold made the look brand new, no wax, I just touch them up...
I stripped the gears on the power winch , do have to replace it? or can I buy parts> 82 34 ft.. I havent taken it apart yet, it still works but doesnt go...
sorry about that, the green stuff is concertrated Simple Green, works wonders, just remember to do in about 6 ft sections, rinse real good, then finish...
When i first got my 1963 T-20, I contacted Cayo Repair. They said if I liked the looks of the trailer "wet", they could acid wash it and apply Permacoat. I...
Hi Jan, The general purpose Simple Green that you are using on the aluminum skin of your Avion may not be the best choice for aluminum. Regular Simple Green...
I first heard about Corrosion-X from a fella who repaired outboard motors that had been used in salt water. He claimed that it was the best penetrating oil he...
Jan, There are a number of different brands of power tongue jacks. If you can figure out which you have, you might be able to get parts from the manufacturer....
Bill, I don't have any alidyne, but it sounds as if Jim may be able to get some from his Boeing friends. Perhaps he could send you some to try on the panels. ...
To amplify what Bill said about the Green cleaners, if one uses a cleaner that is at all alkaline it can wick into the overlap between panels and into the fine...
Hello, I have plans this year to deep clean the outside of my 28ft 1967 Avion. I'm wondering how much of the Extreme Simple Green (Aircraft version) I will...
Hi Marie, One gallon, or less if smaller sizes are available, should be more than enough. All Simple Green products are highly concentrated. Gene 1979 28 J ...
Bill, I note the pH of the Extreme Simple Green for Equipment is 10.9, indicating it is somewhat alkaline. 7.0 is neutral. Since Boeing approves it I would...
Hi Marie... One Gallon of Simple Green will be more then enough to wash you trailer. I use one cup of Extreme Simple Green in a large bucket of warm water...
Marie.. I forgot to mention that a long bristle brush with a long handle works well when washing the trailer. Rol.. I am somewhat surprised that the pH of...
Hello Everyone, I just wanted to say that yesterday I received by UPS a table leaf I'd been trying to locate that would match the laminate in my 1989 34X. A ...
I'm thinking of getting my gas lamp hooked up too. The gas line is still there but the lamp is gone. Does anyone have any opinions on gas lights? Are they...
My original is still in place and working and I really like it. It uses very little propane does produce some heat and you must open some windows for ...
