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tomgardner1
Explorer
Apr 07, 2014

Restore Fiberglass

I have a 6 year old fiberglass class C MotorHome. We live in New Mexico and park it on a pad in the sun. One side looks new, the other side has faded considerably. What can I use to help restore the faded side. Yes, I could back it in and fade the good side. Then they would look alike. I'm too old to climb on top to cover the RV.
  • If it is that bad, nothing short of painting it is going to remedy the situation.
  • Gjac's avatar
    Gjac
    Explorer III
    A 6 year MH should not be that badly oxidized that it needs painting. I would use a variable speed buffer and a polishing compound and go over the whole MH. Then apply a good wax with the same buffer. It will be a lot of work but it will be worth it. I would wash and scrub the exterior with Bar Keepers Friend first to remove the surface oxidation before using the polishing compound.
  • Hi--surprised that no one has mentioned Red Max Pro. Do a search and read all the posts from those of us who have used it and how great it makes our rigs look! Red Max Pro is virtually non-existent, but Home Depot carries the ZEP line and I like the "Wet Look" finish. Try it, you'll like it!
  • I did the Zep wet look finish and looks like new again for my. 98 Four Winds. Do a search using Zep and method is in a post. Not hard and well worth effort.
  • Gjac's avatar
    Gjac
    Explorer III
    chast wrote:
    Hi--surprised that no one has mentioned Red Max Pro. Do a search and read all the posts from those of us who have used it and how great it makes our rigs look! Red Max Pro is virtually non-existent, but Home Depot carries the ZEP line and I like the "Wet Look" finish. Try it, you'll like it!
    I used RMP on mine with good results but mine is 18 years old. The op's MH is only 6 years old, I would try to remove the oxidation first. Once removed wax can be applied every year or so to preserve the finish.