Front cap faded.

[jimwooster]

We have a 2007 Jayceo Designer. The unit is in great shape and looks like new. The unit has gel coat except for the front cap. I wax it twice a year with nuFinish , but I s still dull. I saw a Detailing Service do the neighbors unit and the cap looked like new. Of course they wouldn’t tell me the product name. Anybody have an idea what the product might be. He just used a small hand cloth and wiped the liquid on
Thanks Just m.

[ScottG]

goducks10 wrote:
I'd like to know where people are getting caps painted for $1K+/-. The places I've checked are around $2K. I can buy a new lighter colored cap that won't fade for $985 from the MFG. Install is simple with for a couple guys.

Mine was painted at Ollies Fiberglass Repair, 19510 21st Ave West
Lynnwood, WA 98036
425 776 6040

[Veebyes]

Having been involved with painting a boat I don't see where the expense is in doing a front cap. You thoroughly clean it, you sand it, you primer it, wet sand, a couple coats of paint, couple coats of clearcoat & done.

Not like parts have to be removed or there is extensive taping to be done like going around windows etc.

[goducks10]

I'd like to know where people are getting caps painted for $1K+/-. The places I've checked are around $2K. I can buy a new lighter colored cap that won't fade for $985 from the MFG. Install is simple with for a couple guys.

[Veebyes]

Painting with an epoxy & topping off with a clear coat sounds like a plan. Once done maintenance is easy.

The only concern I might have is flexing of the cap might crack the epoxy. Some flex. Some don't.

[eHoefler]

Zep floor wax will make it shine like new.

[blofgren]

I've heard Poliglow works like you have described. My front cap is starting to fade as well and I think I will go the paint route too. I just need to figure out how to replace the decals because the manufacturer of my fifth wheel is out of business.

[Edd505]

+1 I had a 2014 Jayco Eagle did the same thing, repainted @ $1000 no more issues.

[ScottG]

I had the cap on our last trailer painted at a RV body shop. It was $800 for one color and 2 part epoxy paint.
It was gorgeous for the remaining 5 or 6 years we had it. Super tough and durable too.