Removing oxidation from gelcoat
What's the best product for cleaning up our 7 1/2 year old trailer? We have lots of the decals that are peeling and are thinking about removing all of them. I know there will be a different shade on t...
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There are various grades of compounds available to remove oxidation. There comes a point however where no compounding & waxing is going to restore the surface. At that point painting will be the answer. How long it will last after that depends on primarily the paint used & maintenance. Might as well spend a few extra $ on a good marine epoxy product which will last for years because the labour is the same for budget of quality product.
RV builders, in the name of saving weight & costs skimp on gelcoat thickness so be very careful. Weight is not an issue for boatbuilders & boats have to endure much harsher conditions than RVs being exposed all of the time, being exposed to salt water & not being washed off.
There is no one product does all for restoration. Neither is there an easy way to restore gelcoat short of handing over the credit card.
Mequires & 3M each have a good line of marine products for restoring & preserving gelcoat.
RV builders, in the name of saving weight & costs skimp on gelcoat thickness so be very careful. Weight is not an issue for boatbuilders & boats have to endure much harsher conditions than RVs being exposed all of the time, being exposed to salt water & not being washed off.
There is no one product does all for restoration. Neither is there an easy way to restore gelcoat short of handing over the credit card.
Mequires & 3M each have a good line of marine products for restoring & preserving gelcoat.
