How many of you use this stuff? We were getting that chalky finish with faded and peeling graphics. I was waxing it with Meguiars--trying to avoid the graphics and spray them with 303 Protectant instead. I spray the dirt off after almost every trip too. We've only had it 15 months--I hated to see it get "old looking" under my care.
Replant just mentioned Lowes Red Max Pro and I read the links. Wow! Why not take the chance that the fiberglass would be looking shiny and new?
It worked! Here are a few pics.
The graphics bleed out color when washed.
And they were peeling up at the edges. I took a flat razor blade holder and trimmed off the peeling edges--
This is after the trimming. They are a bit ragged in places, but at least no longer peeling.
I used my little power sprayer with TSP in it and scrubbed with Bar Keeper's Friend as recommended.
This is the tire cover with one side is just washed with a sponge and TSP, the other is washed with a green scrubbie and Bar Keeper's Friend. I also used the white scrubbie (1000 grit sandpaper grade and much more expensive) for scratches--it did wonders even on the cab metal but for most of the job I used the cheap green stuff. I completely wore out 4 half sheets!
This is a "before" of the cleaned passenger side.
Red Max Pro Step 3 ready to apply.
Finished! It took me about 10 hours to do the job.
Plus I washed and waxed the cab. But by this time I was losing daylight so it is harder to see the shine.
I'm really pleased with the results. The recommendation is a new coat every year--that is a lot longer time period than waxing.
This was a good project for the start of a great season. I think it was worth the effort!
Replant just mentioned Lowes Red Max Pro and I read the links. Wow! Why not take the chance that the fiberglass would be looking shiny and new?
It worked! Here are a few pics.
The graphics bleed out color when washed.
And they were peeling up at the edges. I took a flat razor blade holder and trimmed off the peeling edges--
This is after the trimming. They are a bit ragged in places, but at least no longer peeling.
I used my little power sprayer with TSP in it and scrubbed with Bar Keeper's Friend as recommended.
This is the tire cover with one side is just washed with a sponge and TSP, the other is washed with a green scrubbie and Bar Keeper's Friend. I also used the white scrubbie (1000 grit sandpaper grade and much more expensive) for scratches--it did wonders even on the cab metal but for most of the job I used the cheap green stuff. I completely wore out 4 half sheets!
This is a "before" of the cleaned passenger side.
Red Max Pro Step 3 ready to apply.
Finished! It took me about 10 hours to do the job.
Plus I washed and waxed the cab. But by this time I was losing daylight so it is harder to see the shine.
I'm really pleased with the results. The recommendation is a new coat every year--that is a lot longer time period than waxing.
This was a good project for the start of a great season. I think it was worth the effort!
