Thursday, September 5, 2013

Birth of a Phaeton - Part 9

8/14 - 9/1

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Last day in paint.

New to the paint process is Super Clear.  This new finish is apparently a special clear coat with a hardener added to the mix.  Whatever it is, it come out shiny, really shiny.  Has Tiffin gotten rid of the need to was your coach?  Time will tell I guess and I'll let you know next Spring before we hit the road.

The traditional clear coat is sanded first and then the Super Clear is applied and baked.  Here's ours going through the process.



Sanding

Wiping with solvent and tack rags

Prepped and ready

Super Clear being applied


Done but not baked


Into the bake booth for an hour

After the bake booth, all of the masking tape is removed and the coach driven out of the building to a que area for final assembly.

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