LINE-X for cap on a trailer?
I have a travel trailer that has a gelcoat cap that is in dire need of some kind of surface treatment due to oxidation. Is spraying on LINE-X (or similar product)a possibility?
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Depends how far it has gone.
Generally, a buffing compound and wax will bring it back to shiny but the sticker graphics make it a hassle to work around. It it's really bad, buff/wax will look good but be very short lived. So depends.
The bedliner material will be tough and durable but will look lousy. If you wanted to do the bottom 2' as a rock guard, that wouldn't be bad but the whole thing wouldn't look good.
Painting is another option but will require some work (or cost if you farm it out). You need to remove the graphics along with any wax. Then fix any dings or scratches before spraying the paint. I would look at the marine industry for paints as they are used to painting fiberglass.
Then you have to decide what type of paint. The two part paints are more durable but require real skill to apply well and touch ups aren't easy. We did a 31' boat with one part (Interlux Brightsides). When we sold it 3yrs later, it was still shiny with no buffing or waxing, just an occasional wash. Plus if you scratched it, it was easy to touch up with a simple foam brush. Unless you got inches away, you couldn't see the touch up.
Generally, a buffing compound and wax will bring it back to shiny but the sticker graphics make it a hassle to work around. It it's really bad, buff/wax will look good but be very short lived. So depends.
The bedliner material will be tough and durable but will look lousy. If you wanted to do the bottom 2' as a rock guard, that wouldn't be bad but the whole thing wouldn't look good.
Painting is another option but will require some work (or cost if you farm it out). You need to remove the graphics along with any wax. Then fix any dings or scratches before spraying the paint. I would look at the marine industry for paints as they are used to painting fiberglass.
Then you have to decide what type of paint. The two part paints are more durable but require real skill to apply well and touch ups aren't easy. We did a 31' boat with one part (Interlux Brightsides). When we sold it 3yrs later, it was still shiny with no buffing or waxing, just an occasional wash. Plus if you scratched it, it was easy to touch up with a simple foam brush. Unless you got inches away, you couldn't see the touch up.
