GEL Coat options on new to us camper

[solar07]

Hello all,

Back for another question for us new to the camping world. I had my 2010 SunnyBrook Harmony 269 THX detailed today and I am told by the detail guy (specializes in RV and campers) that the reason some of my camper is dull is due to the gel coat has burned off from being stored outside by the previous owner. The claim is there is not much I can do.

My question is, is this truly the case? Is there a way or companies that will re gel coat (or clear coat?) My decals are it good shape so I wouldn't even mind if the coating went right over them as opposed to removing. Thank you for any advice on bringing back the shine.

Also, I have some rubber seals/molding I would like to replace. on the side and back. He said most of the times new pieces are not going to stay on. Is that pretty much the case?

Thank you all for your time in helping me out!

[ScottG]

Painting with epoxy paint is superior to gel coat and is the way they build better quality yachts.

[Tom_Barb]

There are several ways to cure this,
1 remove the decals and re-jel coat.
2 have it painted.
3 apply clear coat over the whole thing.

any good auto body shop can help.

[ScottG]

The front cap of our TT did the same thing. The GC just seemed to fade away and I could see under it.
I had it painted at a local RV repair place where they used and epoxy based paint - which is the norm of fiberglass. That was about 4 years ago and it still looks better than new.
Price for one color (white) with prep and paint was $800.

[nayther]

Gel coat is a process during the molding of the fiberglass, usually boats. I really don't think you have true Gel Coat.

For boats it CAN be done, it is VERY expensive.

A clear coat would be more economical but you'd either spray over the graphics or mask them off.