RV Gelcoat fix?
I was cleaning and waxing our 38" Heartland Bighorn after a long Illness with a good wax and cleaner. The front half looks great and the end cap, but when I got to the back the wax and cleaner left th...
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trailerbikecamper wrote:You can do this yourself, I would not consider it a repair. You just need a low speed buffer and a polishing compound, you let the machine do the work. After the oxidation is removed a good wax can be applied using the buffer. The OP sounds like his only problem is on the rear cap and only in a few areas. Depending on the MH age and how bad the oxidation is and the age and condition of the person's shoulders the Zeps process may be a better option. I have done it both ways and I like the Zeps better only because I'm old with two repaired rotator cuffs and my MH is 20 years old.donn0128 wrote:
If the gel coat is dead, there is very little that you can do. You might try McGuires RV/Marine cleaner and a power buffer. You could also go the zep floor wax route on the back. Other than that, a strip and respray are your only choices.
Where do you get this done? Most RV units are much taller than a typical passenger vehicle. Can any auto body shop do this repair?
I don't want to hijack the thread, but have a similar issue with my gel coat.
Dan
