I always found it frustrating for the mirrors in my shower houses to begin losing the silver around the borders and while functional, they didn't really look that good. I also didn't like getting a 1/2 point reduction from the directories when they rated my park. My conservative nature would never allow me to discard 52 perfectly good mirrors let alone the cost of replacement.
I found an inexpensive solution to my problem. Wheel paint! I went to my local auto parts store and for under $6 purchased a spray can of High Performance Wheel Paint. The label said it had improved resistance to chemicals, cleaning solvents, heat & chipping. Add a roll of masking tape (under $3) and some old newspapers, you can mask off a mirror in minutes.
I would spray the back of the mirror where the flaking had occurred to seal it and then spray the front which I had previously masked off a border. The finished product looked like they were in a frame.
If you have any ideas you would like me to pass on please send them to me at jsims@arvc.org.
Happy Holidays!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
You Could Hear the Smiles!
We just completed the Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo presented by ARVC in Savannah, GA. If you missed it, you missed something special. I had the opportunity to be a co host with Bob MacKinnon on the SPOT (Successful Park Operators Tour) for 2 days prior to the "Conference". We toured parks in GA & SC and spent one night on the road in Myrtle Beach. This was a great opportunity for our members to see all types of parks, visit with owners & managers of those parks and whole lot of networking and discussions on the coach.
The "Conference" had so many quality educational seminars it was hard to choose which ones to attend. The "Expo" was just as fantastic. Quality vendors & products. I even had vendors tell me it was the best ARVC Expo they have been to in some time. The special events like the Low Country Boil were also chalked full of fun and surprises not to mention great food. The Foundation Auction was very successful & entertaining with David L. Berg & Dick Hartford auctioneering. Karl Littman, Foundation Fundraising Chair did a great job and even walked in the Disaster Relief Walk.
Some of the new ARVC Member exclusive benefits were unveiled as well. The new Direct TV program had people talking about how many thousands of dollars this one new program was going to save them. Paul Bambei unveiled the new "ARVC Blanket Music License" we are working on. This program has been needed for a long time and is very close to becoming a reality. I'll keep you informed.
I just got in to Erie, PA tonight getting ready for the PCOA Convention tomorrow. I haven't seen all the figures yet about the ARVC Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo but I can tell you this: There were smiles on peoples faces, there was a spring in their step and the enthusiasm and optimism was absolutely contagious. You could hear the smile in their voice.
The "Conference" had so many quality educational seminars it was hard to choose which ones to attend. The "Expo" was just as fantastic. Quality vendors & products. I even had vendors tell me it was the best ARVC Expo they have been to in some time. The special events like the Low Country Boil were also chalked full of fun and surprises not to mention great food. The Foundation Auction was very successful & entertaining with David L. Berg & Dick Hartford auctioneering. Karl Littman, Foundation Fundraising Chair did a great job and even walked in the Disaster Relief Walk.
Some of the new ARVC Member exclusive benefits were unveiled as well. The new Direct TV program had people talking about how many thousands of dollars this one new program was going to save them. Paul Bambei unveiled the new "ARVC Blanket Music License" we are working on. This program has been needed for a long time and is very close to becoming a reality. I'll keep you informed.
I just got in to Erie, PA tonight getting ready for the PCOA Convention tomorrow. I haven't seen all the figures yet about the ARVC Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo but I can tell you this: There were smiles on peoples faces, there was a spring in their step and the enthusiasm and optimism was absolutely contagious. You could hear the smile in their voice.
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