Best fiberglass. Wax / cleaner

[53_willys]

Our 5th wheel is a 2005 American and it looks almost as nice as the day we took delivery of it. My question is what do you think is the best fiberglass wax to use , I normally wax our trailer 3 to 4 times a year. I've been using a wax from the Pro-Wax shop. I know these products are always evolving so what do you fellas use?

[pcm1959]

ggrant119 wrote:

pcm1959 wrote:

ggrant119 wrote:
Quick question.... Do you wax the sides ? I have fiberglass but the sides have alot of decals. Also do you go right over the decals with the wax?

I have used Wash Wax All since it is safe for decals/graphics. However, their polish product is not as are most products due to them containing petroleum distillates.

How does Wash Wax All hold up?... Seems like that would be a perfect fit for me... fast, easy, for the sides. I'll just wax the front cap and use Wash Wax everywhere else.

I really like the WWA line of products. It is acuatlly waterless although I make sure the rig is relatively clean prior. The product is super easy to apply. No removal really. It is very forgiving and easy to use. The rig beads up like crazy for some time afterwards. As far as UV protection or keeping the gel coat from fading, I think that has more to do with the quality of the gel coat and where its stored/parked.
My rig is in FL 12 months a year in direct sunlight so its getting a bit chalky. I don't know if anything will prevent that except a carport.

[RedRocket204]

RAS43 wrote:
I use a random orbital buffer to apply and then remove the cleaner/wax or pure wax. I got the applicator bonnets from Amazon and Terry cloth wax removers can be found in many sources. I tried micro fiber bonnets for removal but they didn't work as well as the Terry cloth. I know there are some who apply or removal by hand but I couldn't do this job that way on my 34' trailer. I use the same procedure on my vehicles and boat, just different products.
And I go over the graphics with the buffer after applying the wax to the bare fiberglass.

Awesome and thank you for the details!

[RAS43]

I use a random orbital buffer to apply and then remove the cleaner/wax or pure wax. I got the applicator bonnets from Amazon and Terry cloth wax removers can be found in many sources. I tried micro fiber bonnets for removal but they didn't work as well as the Terry cloth. I know there are some who apply or removal by hand but I couldn't do this job that way on my 34' trailer. I use the same procedure on my vehicles and boat, just different products.
And I go over the graphics with the buffer after applying the wax to the bare fiberglass.

[RedRocket204]

Questions for those of you that had some oxidation on your fiberglass sided trailer. What application method did you use with the cleaner?

Popeye arms, orbital polisher, kid slaves, RV service??? Any issues around the graphic areas like color bleed-out from the older graphics?

I do understand I need to remove my graphics but that is a sperate major job too.

[mayo30]

RAS43 wrote:
I tried NuFinish one time and wasn't impressed. The side of my trailer and back that faces the west came out blotchy with an uneven shine. The other half looked okay. I redid the job with Maguiars and am happy with the finish. Others may have better results with NuFinish then I did depending on conditions.

I had the same results,looked terrible and did not last at all.I am using Protect-All fiberglass oxidation remover and color restorer,cleaned up the mess and leaves a nice smooth shine.

[53_willys]

pcm1959 wrote:

ggrant119 wrote:
Quick question.... Do you wax the sides ? I have fiberglass but the sides have alot of decals. Also do you go right over the decals with the wax?

I have used Wash Wax All since it is safe for decals/graphics. However, their polish product is not as are most products due to them containing petroleum distillates.

Yes I wax the sides I remeove all decals and had graphics paineted on they'll never peel or crack. I'm kinda anal about my equipment it's easier for me to maintain that way.

[RAS43]

I tried NuFinish one time and wasn't impressed. The side of my trailer and back that faces the west came out blotchy with an uneven shine. The other half looked okay. I redid the job with Maguiars and am happy with the finish. Others may have better results with NuFinish then I did depending on conditions.

[REWahoo]

lj2654 wrote:
I have used Pro polish that I purchased on Amazon.com.I think it was $84 for a gallon and it goes a long long way. Goes on easily and doesn't powder up like many do.

Reading the product description ("a polymer based formula"), Pro Polish sounds like a very expensive version of Nu Finish, which is also polymer based. Anyone used Nu Finish on their RV?

[Garry_Gayle]

Protectall on the sides and end cap, Collinate on the front cap, bugs wash off easier.

[ggrant119]

pcm1959 wrote:

ggrant119 wrote:
Quick question.... Do you wax the sides ? I have fiberglass but the sides have alot of decals. Also do you go right over the decals with the wax?

I have used Wash Wax All since it is safe for decals/graphics. However, their polish product is not as are most products due to them containing petroleum distillates.

How does Wash Wax All hold up?... Seems like that would be a perfect fit for me... fast, easy, for the sides. I'll just wax the front cap and use Wash Wax everywhere else.

[pcm1959]

ggrant119 wrote:
Quick question.... Do you wax the sides ? I have fiberglass but the sides have alot of decals. Also do you go right over the decals with the wax?

I have used Wash Wax All since it is safe for decals/graphics. However, their polish product is not as are most products due to them containing petroleum distillates.

[ggrant119]

Quick question.... Do you wax the sides ? I have fiberglass but the sides have alot of decals. Also do you go right over the decals with the wax?

[pcm1959]

lj2654 wrote:
I have used Pro polish that I purchased on Amazon.com.I think it was $84 for a gallon and it goes a long long way. Goes on easily and doesn't powder up like many do.

Never heard of the Shurhold line. Sounds impressive with a lot of details and positive reviews. Various products for various levels of conditioning needed. I would be interested in hearing from others who have used it. I will be checking into it.

[lj2654]

I have used Pro polish that I purchased on Amazon.com.I think it was $84 for a gallon and it goes a long long way. Goes on easily and doesn't powder up like many do.