DB_Engineer
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welsteach wrote:travelingfools, Anybody have a way of getting rid of the sticky tape residue on metal framing> How is it on the paint?
Goo Gone or possibly Un-Do. Check Wall World or your local craft store.
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kjames90755
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try using a hair dryer on low, or warm, slightly soapy (dawn) water on a sponge to soak it for a few minutes first, then rub it with a non-abraisive scrubber (I use my thumb--thanking G-d for rough hands). If the metal is painted, you may have to buy touch-up paint.
2008 Itasca Meridian 37H, All. 3000MH (6-auto), Freightliner XC Chass., Cummins 6.7L Turbo, (Sweet! Delivery 03/12/08). Tow: '07 Dodge Gr. Caravan, Me, Him; Sugarbear, Apr. Toy Poodle; Pepe, Blk Toy Poodle; Hero, fat Siam.-mix polydactyl cat/Alarm Clock.
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jwendt
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Does anyone use a windshield wax? (rainex seems to leave a film)
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whanner
Texas
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I use WD40 to remove sticky stuff.
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monakayk
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kjames90755 wrote:try using a hair dryer on low, or warm, slightly soapy (dawn) water on a sponge to soak it for a few minutes first, then rub it with a non-abraisive scrubber (I use my thumb--thanking G-d for rough hands). If the metal is painted, you may have to buy touch-up paint.
WOW...this is a great idea. I will have to try it! Thanks for sharing.
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PGR_Skye
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Come on, Folks, I love all the great ideas and have a great list going. Could always use some more. I'd rather read this than watch TV.
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twasnurse
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I also want to thank everyone for your postings on this site. Am a newbie, felt totally overwhelmed and uncertain how/where to begin organizing my 19' TT. So much to put in -- so little space. Martha Stewart I'm not. Thanks for the tips, advice, suggestions. Hopefully one day in the not to distance future I'll be able to add a tip or two also. Thanks much!
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PGR_Skye
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Bump!
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JimBollman
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Not sure if this belongs here, but why not. I have a small slide it truck camper. I wanted a small fire bowl/pit that would pack in the bed of the truck, beside the camper, for small evening fires. I also wanted it small because I didn't want to haul a lot of wood. Everyone I found for sale was to big.
Here was last years prototype.
It is a generic 60s stainless hubcap. I can burn wax log chunks or small wood scrapes with or with lava rocks to fill in around the fire. Worked well but it was a little shallow.
I picked up this late 30s V8 Ford hubcap at a flea market for $3 last fall.
After some cleaning, dent removal and painting with high temperature paint.
Here is a test run of the new and improved deign.
It will get a field test in about a week.
I also tried it with alcohol over lava rocks.
Makes a real nice clean fire but burns to fast, I need to have something under the lava rocks to contain and control the alcohol burn.
When we used the prototype last summer we found that a 5 gallon pail of wood scraps from under the saw was good for several evening wires. I also carry two large coffee cans one with chunks of wax log and one with lava rocks.
A bonus is I found a grill grate that fits the new design perfect if we decide to do a little cooking.
Jim...
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welsteach
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That is neat! And so much cheaper than the prefab models. Only concern is tippable. Maybe a cookie tin would be lower. . . . oh, yeah, I can see myself in the garage puttering until this weather gives up. Thanks for the idea.
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