I have wasted a total of about three weeks in the last 2 years rubbing and waxing (5 coats each time) this 37 foot Fleetwood Pace Arrow MH and only to have it last about 3 months before the streaks start again and the surface is full of chalk again and then I start over.I've been told - full body paint - but @ $10,000.00, forget about it!!! Before you know I could have just gone out and bought a new one for all I've got in this one.Want something that will last for a few years and not cost me more than $1000.00 but will make it look better than new - wishful thinking!!!Suggestions???Is it natural for an Onan/Cummins, Gas generator to be burning over a gallan an hour with a light load and almost 2.5 GPH on a hot day with everything on? Just had a new rotor and complete service at Cummins in Hurshey last year. Thought after that it would be good?Any ideas?

3M makes some very good products that might fit the bill for you. Tell me are you using a high speed buffer? You should be if your not. Also you should start with a cleaning compound first then go to the polish then wax. Really that should do it.

Gas generator to be burning over a gallon an hour with a light load and almost 2.5 GPH on a hot day with everything on?My owners manual (4KW) states... 50% load, the fuel consumption is approx 80% of US gallon per hour. Seems to be accurate statement IMO because when we subtract for gen run time MPG numbers turn out accurate.

I just got done with one side using Meguiar's M4965 Marine/RV Fiberglass Restoration System and the results are impressive. Unless you have herculean arms you'll need a high speed buffer. For the decals I use 303 Aerospace Protectant.

Have you considered ZEP or Red Max Pro?It did a nice job on our 96 Southwind.

I had the same problem. Gelcoat. Using my motorhome as often as I did...other than washing the exterior....I let it go. So.....unable to "reclaim" anything that looked decent, I had the lower 1/3 (the blue/silver) repainted. Sanded, all the doors and lights removed, (including the grill) painted and put back together with new ss hardware....$4000.00The upper 2/3rds...(white with decals) did not have to get repainted. Compounding, polish and wax brought that up to almost new.I had the job done at a local truck/car/RV repair shop that has a first class paint shop as part of their complex.

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jerseyjim
Explorer
Jun 02, 2014
I had the same problem. Gelcoat. Using my motorhome as often as I did...other than washing the exterior....I let it go. So.....unable to "reclaim" anything that looked decent, I had the lower 1/3 (the blue/silver) repainted.
Sanded, all the doors and lights removed, (including the grill) painted and put back together with new ss hardware....$4000.00
The upper 2/3rds...(white with decals) did not have to get repainted. Compounding, polish and wax brought that up to almost new.

I had the job done at a local truck/car/RV repair shop that has a first class paint shop as part of their complex.
gbopp
Explorer
Jun 02, 2014
Have you considered ZEP or Red Max Pro?
It did a nice job on our 96 Southwind.
Blackcell
Explorer
Jun 02, 2014
I just got done with one side using Meguiar's M4965 Marine/RV Fiberglass Restoration System and the results are impressive. Unless you have herculean arms you'll need a high speed buffer. For the decals I use 303 Aerospace Protectant.
path1
Explorer
Jun 02, 2014
Gas generator to be burning over a gallon an hour with a light load and almost 2.5 GPH on a hot day with everything on?

My owners manual (4KW) states... 50% load, the fuel consumption is approx 80% of US gallon per hour.

Seems to be accurate statement IMO because when we subtract for gen run time MPG numbers turn out accurate.
diazr2
Explorer
Jun 02, 2014
3M makes some very good products that might fit the bill for you. Tell me are you using a high speed buffer? You should be if your not. Also you should start with a cleaning compound first then go to the polish then wax. Really that should do it.

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