Time Tested Restorations
An on-site restoration and mirror polishing service, dedicated to vintage Airstreams, where your location is my workshop.
An on-site restoration and mirror polishing service, dedicated to vintage Airstreams, where your location is my workshop.
•Airstreams built before the early to mid 1990s were made using aircraft grade "2024-T3 Alclad" aluminum for its high strength to weight ratio.
• Airstreams built after the early 1990s were made with other grades of "softer" alloys that will polish, but not to the same mirror luster that can be achieved on 2024-T3 Alclad.
Time Tested Restorations, has no "fixed” business address, as a mobile restoration and mirror polishing service that works on-site at your location.
Traveling full-time in my 1966 Airstream 20' GlobeTrotter, working from driveway to driveway, I can only commit to one client at a time and I stay until the agreed upon work is finished to each clients satisfaction.
Restoration Services include:
Mirror Polishing Services
(Use $200 per linear foot as a ballparking cost)
With the following included, at no additional cost:
Note: Seam sealing with Acryl-R sealer after polishing is
highly recommended and offered at an additional price.
Once mirror polished and under "normal use" your Airstream will remain shiny for many years without the need for re-polishing, waxing, or clear coats.
Appraisal professionals agree, any value spent on mirror polishing an Airstream is a direct increase to the appraisal value.
I annually attend Alumapalooza in Jackson Center, Ohio
where I typically give seminars on polishing and solar installations.
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I typically spend my winters in the south, like Florida and Texas,
and my summers in more northern states.
This GlobeTrotter has been my full-time home for 14 years.
* Last polished in May 2013, and it still shines bright and water spot free. Photo is from May 2019.
A 1965 GlobeTrotter polished and rear frame welded and repaired. New Gray tank and Black tanks installed along with 200 watts of solar panels.
A 1980 Caravelle polished by Michael Rice of Time Tested Restorations.
A 1980 Caravelle polished by Michael Rice of Time Tested Restorations.
A 1966 Safari polished for Colin Hyde by Michael Rice of Time Tested Restorations.
1978 Sovereign polished by Michael Rice of Time Tested Restorations.
New Stainless Steel Antenna ball mount by Michael Rice of Time Tested Restorations.
Your contributions and or business will enable this NAVY Veteran to keep these
American built icons, safely traveling the roads for generations to come.
I'm very grateful for your generosity.
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