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04-18-2022, 10:19 AM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 3
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Any Minnie Drop Owners Here?
New owner here I have some questions. Thanks
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04-24-2022, 04:06 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 1
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Here looking for Minnie Drop owners too. We have the MD170S
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04-25-2022, 09:07 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 19
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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.
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04-28-2022, 04:50 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Paulden, Arizona
Posts: 8
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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
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04-29-2022, 05:02 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 19
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[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
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04-29-2022, 06:23 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Paulden, Arizona
Posts: 8
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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.
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2019 Minnie Drop 170S - Red
Wen 3800 Inverter Generator
2019 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4 SR5 - Red
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04-30-2022, 02:27 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Upstate SC
Posts: 303
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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!
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2020b Micro Minnie 2108TB / 2022 F-150 Super Crew 4X4
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04-30-2022, 08:23 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Rochester, MN
Posts: 434
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@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.
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Todd
2019 Micro Minnie 2108DS with upgrades and mods here
2020 Toyota Land Cruiser, RedArc TowPro-Elite, Andersen 3380 WDH
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04-30-2022, 10:07 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 19
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Quote:
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!
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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.
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05-02-2022, 06:51 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Paulden, Arizona
Posts: 8
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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.
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2019 Minnie Drop 170S - Red
Wen 3800 Inverter Generator
2019 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4 SR5 - Red
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05-03-2022, 10:29 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Paulden, Arizona
Posts: 8
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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
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2019 Minnie Drop 170S - Red
Wen 3800 Inverter Generator
2019 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4 SR5 - Red
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05-08-2022, 10:13 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 19
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Quote:
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
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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.
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05-10-2022, 03:30 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Paulden, Arizona
Posts: 8
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I’ll post pictures again in August.
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