Any Minnie Drop Owners Here?

[silverta16]

New owner here I have some questions. Thanks

[marmed]

Here looking for Minnie Drop owners too. We have the MD170S

[B RAD]

There have been several trys to get a mini drop group started on here but they have failed so far. I have a 170S. Dark Blue, and to start the conversation let me say that Winnebagos decision to us dark colors was terrible as it is impossible to keep from oxidizing.

[Azmarlin39a]

I have owned my 170S for 4 years now, purchased new. It is red. Yes, I’ve been fighting the oxidation from the start. Today I ordered a kit from Poli Glow, that is supposed to bring back the color, and only needing annual maintenance. Looking forward to using it. Other than that, I love the camper. I am a retired single guy, with a dog. I strictly boondock here in Arizona. I have a Wen 3800 generator that works great. Any questions, I’ll try to answer. Neil

[B RAD]

[QUOTE=Azmarlin39a;3917763]I have owned my 170S for 4 years now, purchased new. It is red. Yes, I’ve been fighting the oxidation from the start. Today I ordered a kit from Poli Glow, that is supposed to bring back the color, and only needing annual maintenance. Looking forward to using it.

Please report back on your Poly Glow experience. I have tried many things but nothing seems to hold up over a 2 or 3 months. I saw a red Mini Drop last summer camped at the Grand Canyon, wasn’t by chance you was it. y

[Azmarlin39a]

The poli glow shipped today. I’ll take before and after pictures, and post.
That wasn’t me up at the GC. I do spend a lot of time in the Kaibab around Williams.

[RocknRoll]

I also don't know why WBGO uses color on these rigs... totally insane!

I've restored many an auto paint. Best you can do is:

1. Perform a paint correction (remove oxidation with an orbital buffer and rubbing/polishing compounds)

2. Apply multiple layers of a high-quality wax

3. Keep it maintained with Aerospace 303.

4. When not in use, keep it covered

Good luck!

[tinglett]

@JSBCustoms posted a new member photo of a new-to-them 2018 red Micro-Minnie in the Welcome Mat forum. Here was the update on removing the oxidation: https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/...ml#post3916270

Dang that was nice work! But I'm happy I don't have to deal with the dark color. But looks like it can be managed.

[B RAD]

Originally Posted by RocknRoll

I also don't know why WBGO uses color on these rigs... totally insane!

I've restored many an auto paint. Best you can do is:

1. Perform a paint correction (remove oxidation with an orbital buffer and rubbing/polishing compounds)

2. Apply multiple layers of a high-quality wax

3. Keep it maintained with Aerospace 303.

4. When not in use, keep it covered

Good luck!

I just finished the oxidation removal process and it looks great right now. Trouble is I know haw bad it will be in a few weeks. Haven’t tried 303 but will give it a try. Others in my storage yard say there covers lasted only a year in this Arizona sun.

[Azmarlin39a]

The Poli glow kit came in today. I am reading the instructions now, and watching videos. I’m going to do the right rear section from the door back, in the morning. I’ll post before, and after pictures.

[Azmarlin39a]

Well, started on it this morning. Had to stop, due to 30 - 40 mph winds. I’m happy so far. Lots of work, but I think I’ll be proud when done

https://i.imgur.com/FqQe8xQ.jpg

[B RAD]

Originally Posted by Azmarlin39a

Well, started on it this morning. Had to stop, due to 30 - 40 mph winds. I’m happy so far. Lots of work, but I think I’ll be proud when done

https://i.imgur.com/FqQe8xQ.jpg

I would love it if you could post Pictures of right after the poly-glow and again in about 3 months.
I just buffet our blue one out
and applied Star Bright Premium wax. It will only last about 3 months before the oxidation is bad again. Only good thing is that once the oxidation is removed the Star Bright is real easy to apply and remove.

[Azmarlin39a]

I’ll post pictures again in August.