Rose Rolls - The unathorized Compass Rose autobiography

[Sparksalot]

Water leaks?
Bruce

No leaks, just needs the finish resealed.

The corner of the door I think is from water wicking up the screw holding the trim on. Not sure how extensive that one is.

[Sparksalot]

Water leaks?
Bruce

No leaks, just needs the finish resealed.

The corner of the door I think is from water wicking up the screw holding the trim on. Not sure how extensive that one is.

I might need to do some epoxy impregnating there.

As a fallback, I’ve always thought if the wood finish was ever too compromised, I’d look at an OD army tear look.

[Sparksalot]

Rose has had an issue for a while with sneak circuits discharging her battery. I’m guessing the added USB outlets and digital voltmeter, etc.

During the year of unpleasantness, the drain was so deep, it destroyed the battery. I had planned to add a master disconnect for a while, so with a new battery in place now is the time.



The dangly down cable is much more taut. The others are power feed from the TV, and feed from the battery to the controller.

[Sparksalot]

Recent outing with the crime scene awnings for Rose and thecopcar deployed.

[Sparksalot]

Since Rose is now 15, I figured it was a good time for the 4th spar varnish refresher.

I also realized the finish below the fenders had never been refreshed. Note the darker, original, color.

[Sparksalot]

A couple of fresh coats on, then start the other side.

[Sparksalot]

With flash, it’s snowing!

[Sparksalot]

Would you believe…

The sides I soaked in CPES during construction are still rock hard.

https://www.rotdoctor.com/products/cpes.html

[bdosborn]

I remember there was an EPA mandate and they had to change their formulation. I wonder if the new recipe is as good as what you used? I used it for the wheel wells on the trailer after I saw your tests.
Bruce

[Sparksalot]

I thought I had heard about it being pulled from the market. Sounds like it was a reformulation then. It’s too bad I have none of the original stuff to test against the new on the same piece of wood.

[Sparksalot]

Ugh. They were in wretched shape.

[Sparksalot]

Time to wrap it up, there’s a trip soon.



The 3500# axle she got 2 years ago.



With a fender and Hobbit menu



Curb side is shiny too.







She even has hubcaps now.

[Sparksalot]

Being a teenager, of course she has zits.





Really, each zit represents a spot on that side which needed extra attention.

[Sparksalot]

Next up, work on the doors. The lower trim on the street side door has been a headache since I built her.



WTH, I just refinished this side. After 3 nights of torrential rains. No issues on the curb side.

[Sparksalot]

I recently pulled the crime scene awning off of thecopcar, so Rose has double the shade installed now.