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timjwhite's avatar
timjwhite
Explorer
Jul 29, 2018

Remove light oxidation without hurting vinyl decals

I have neglected our 2016 Keystone Passport 30 ft. fiberglass TT. It now has a light/moderate oxidation problem on the front cap of the TT. Questions and a general concern: What product can safely be used without scratching or damaging vinyl decal on the front? I purchased Meguiar's M67 Marine/RV One Step Compound (to use with my dual action orbital grinder/polisher) however this product has petroleum distillates, which supposedly can abrade and damage vinyl decals. I talked with Meguiar's customer care and they stated they could give no input regarding vinyl decals. Any ideas about what could safely be used on gel coat and vinyl decals? Thanks for your time!
  • HadEnough's avatar
    HadEnough
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2018
    Collinite Fiberglass Cleaner number 920.

    You barely need a buffer at all with it and you should doi around the lettering by hand.

    Have used this stuff followed by Collinite Fleetwax over my vinyl lettering for many years on my boats.
  • drsteve's avatar
    drsteve
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2018
    I would start with something mild like Simple Green. If you Google "clean vinyl decals" you'll get a lot of ideas.
  • 12th_Man_Fan's avatar
    12th_Man_Fan
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2018
    I would go ahead and use the product you have but stay away from the decals with the polisher. I would do the work close to the decals by hand which is what I just did on mine.

    I don't think you will find anything to remove the oxidation without petroleum products or gritty compounds.

    I used the 3M one step blue. Worked very well.

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