Verosto consequ ismodit http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html Eliquatuero dip numsan vent lam, conum facillum init lut doloreet ullametuero od tet adit, commod tatummy feug tiam velit praese exer aute enit alit, veliqua modit dolorer commod niam onul laore. The rear window had had the worst leaks and therefore the frame was in the worst condition. This one had a good bit of surface rust. http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#0 9b09fa14-8350-4b34-821b-2bf208491386 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/1aabunkwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/1aabunkwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The rear window had had the worst leaks and therefore the frame was in the worst condition. This one had a good bit of surface rust.</p></div></div> Before wire brushing, I stripped each frame with paint and varnish remover. http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#1 d0c91e6a-4f23-4a4f-963d-ed802de9a2ec http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/1amolding_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/1amolding_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Before wire brushing, I stripped each frame with paint and varnish remover.</p></div></div> After Stripping http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#2 14be43d1-3089-4b30-bae7-3a0c8e195c70 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/1bstripdwin_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/1bstripdwin_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">After Stripping</p></div></div> After stripping with paint remover, I wire brushed each frame. http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#3 fdd655ea-1ff1-41b7-bdbd-b541f963bd61 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/1bwirebrush_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/1bwirebrush_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">After stripping with paint remover, I wire brushed each frame.</p></div></div> Rust Reformer chemically converts rust into a smooth, paintable surface. Once I had wire brushed the window frames I painted them with Rust Reformer as a primer. It's touted to be far superior to ordinary Rustoleum primer. http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#4 91dc9a59-ad48-4dc8-87f3-b389a854b402 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/1crustpaint_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/1crustpaint_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Rust Reformer chemically converts rust into a smooth, paintable surface. Once I had wire brushed the window frames I painted them with Rust Reformer as a primer. It's touted to be far superior to ordinary Rustoleum primer.</p></div></div> One of the processes I tried to remove the corrosion was an acid wash. I diluted muriatic acid one part acid to to three parts water and painted it on. It bubbled and fizzes and cleaned the aluminum up well but didn't attack the corrosion to any significant degree. http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#5 774e5c93-d973-4ebc-8cb9-d7cbccf65c9a http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2gwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2gwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">One of the processes I tried to remove the corrosion was an acid wash. I diluted muriatic acid one part acid to to three parts water and painted it on. It bubbled and fizzes and cleaned the aluminum up well but didn't attack the corrosion to any significant degree.</p></div></div> The windows were in OK shape. There was corrosion on most of the outside parts and the steel screws were rusted of course. The interior mechanisms made of steel had also rusted on several windows. The corrosion under the window awnings was excessive for some reason. http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#6 f9d3c4d7-338b-4112-a3dd-1baa24c56e21 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2garearwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2garearwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The windows were in OK shape. There was corrosion on most of the outside parts and the steel screws were rusted of course. The interior mechanisms made of steel had also rusted on several windows. The corrosion under the window awnings was excessive for some reason.</p></div></div> The window hardware was in really bad shape http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#7 e4162921-1b22-41ce-9586-99948a2e8750 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2bwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2bwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The window hardware was in really bad shape</p></div></div> http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#8 4b1648d8-3d3a-41b6-824e-67a27b6503be http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2ewindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2ewindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> I sandblasted the metal parts that would not have to be polished. These steel brackets were badly rusted and due to their configuration, sandblasting was the only way to get into the corners. http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#9 15b52d4c-d657-4264-a577-d821fc24f335 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2fwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2fwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I sandblasted the metal parts that would not have to be polished. These steel brackets were badly rusted and due to their configuration, sandblasting was the only way to get into the corners.</p></div></div> The steel support brackets had originally been galvanized. I found this cold galvanizing spray from Rust-oleum so after sandblasting I used this instead of aluminum paint. http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#10 0f44c199-24f9-40a4-9f76-1a100bb0a24c http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2fwindow2g_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2fwindow2g_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The steel support brackets had originally been galvanized. I found this cold galvanizing spray from Rust-oleum so after sandblasting I used this instead of aluminum paint.</p></div></div> http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#11 2009b4e6-6297-40f0-9ff1-0b9bd7caffb4 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2cwindowr_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2cwindowr_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#12 4466a4eb-3074-4633-9f55-3088a923b8a6 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2ddwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2ddwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> Sand-basted supports http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#13 53b9221c-8608-42de-9692-a2743cb53f91 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2dwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2dwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Sand-basted supports</p></div></div> This shows the three stages of preparing the aluminum before polishing with Nuvite. The bottom is where I started. The top is after the Dremel buffs. The middle is after the wet & dry sandpaper. http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#14 006da803-06aa-4560-88de-a9b430979905 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2hwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2hwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This shows the three stages of preparing the aluminum before polishing with Nuvite. The bottom is where I started. The top is after the Dremel buffs. The middle is after the wet &amp; dry sandpaper.</p></div></div> I tried a number of different approaches to removing the corrosion. The Dremel has Abrasive Buffs # 511 that would remover the corrosion but if applied slowly, will not scratch the remaining surface. The process wears down the brush pretty quickly. It required a brush per window. http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#15 97f8d1cf-6b22-418a-a4d2-8f33ca890109 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2kwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2kwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I tried a number of different approaches to removing the corrosion. The Dremel has Abrasive Buffs # 511 that would remover the corrosion but if applied slowly, will not scratch the remaining surface. The process wears down the brush pretty quickly. It required a brush per window.</p></div></div> After removing the rough corrosion, I used 320 wet & dry then 500. On the larger flat areas of the window I finished with 800. Even after these steps, many of the smaller pieces were still slightly pitted. http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#16 fd951d7c-e125-45be-87ac-1e25dde0c40b http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2wwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2wwindow_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">After removing the rough corrosion, I used 320 wet &amp; dry then 500. On the larger flat areas of the window I finished with 800. Even after these steps, many of the smaller pieces were still slightly pitted.</p></div></div> After the wet and dry sandpaper, I polished the frame with Nuvite #9 then # 7 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#17 613b990e-4ec8-4862-a837-90ecaaa40468 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2wxwindow2x_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2wxwindow2x_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">After the wet and dry sandpaper, I polished the frame with Nuvite #9 then # 7</p></div></div> Redone Side Window Installed http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#18 b32c080d-aa89-40fa-b5c9-b49a6b355faa http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/1csnewintwind_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/1csnewintwind_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Redone Side Window Installed</p></div></div> Before replacing each window, I polished around the opening so the final polish would go more smoothly. http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#19 a3868081-f8f0-4e46-a990-05098af1ae31 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/3bnew_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/3bnew_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Before replacing each window, I polished around the opening so the final polish would go more smoothly.</p></div></div> http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#20 ae400fe8-5617-4bd4-b75d-f729b66c076c http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/3abcwindowafter_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/3abcwindowafter_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> Front Windows http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#21 6a20dec2-1c58-42ca-9f83-4628312bc3dc http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/IMG_4914.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/IMG_4914.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Front Windows</p></div></div> http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#22 f49dee44-2ab6-4e3c-98b1-ec79e1b591be http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/3abWINDOW%7E1_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/3abWINDOW%7E1_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"/></div> The Delaware decal was lost on the first rally I attended when I stepped down off the bumper of my Tahoe and fell into the open window. The support strut buckled and broke the glass http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#23 41c5b074-1d94-4cfa-9e01-b68af140a2e7 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/IMG_4916.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/IMG_4916.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The Delaware decal was lost on the first rally I attended when I stepped down off the bumper of my Tahoe and fell into the open window. The support strut buckled and broke the glass </p></div></div> There were three vintage window decals. The decals were deteriorating and the cream colored back was very fragile. I masked off the decal on the inside of the window, cleaned it carefully and sprayed it with cream colored Krylon paint to reseal them. http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#24 11cb59fe-9cb0-44de-9fe3-21dac62d704d http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2fxweekie_jpg.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/2fxweekie_jpg.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">There were three vintage window decals. The decals were deteriorating and the cream colored back was very fragile. I masked off the decal on the inside of the window, cleaned it carefully and sprayed it with cream colored Krylon paint to reseal them. </p></div></div> I bought the Holiday from the family of the original owner in the Catskills in upstate New York. I live in Georgia. One really singular feature is that one of the three decals was for the State of Georgia, vintage late fifties. http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows.html#25 a205ae16-9384-45a6-ac92-86e4024ce3b4 http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/IMG_4917.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.wallybyamholiday.com/wallybyamholiday/1954Windows_files/Media/IMG_4917.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_148_51"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">I bought the Holiday from the family of the original owner in the Catskills in upstate New York. I live in Georgia. One really singular feature is that one of the three decals was for the State of Georgia, vintage late fifties. </p></div></div>