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VIDEO: Under Pressure

Posted On: May 31, 2010
Posted In: Airstream, Blog, Maintenance, Video
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Pressure washing — an addictive activity?

It’s definitely dangerous, as you see in the video.

But in addition to splitting human skin, will it split aluminum seams?

Overall, my approach is moderation in all things, including moderation. We have owned our Airstream for several years, and this is the first time we’ve chosen to pressure wash. The results have been remarkable. Once you see layers of filth being whisked away, it’s hard to hold back.

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