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Tom_Barb
Jul 09, 2015Explorer
Vulcan Rider wrote:
The "coating" used in automotive applications is not the same as what is applied to the (typically) thin fiberglass shells on RV's.
The big "real" busses are probably an exception but the paint and "clear coat" on most of them is NOT THE SAME.
Over the course of your "career", how many RV body panels have you replaced and repainted ??
When we bought the Newmar, we had some clear coat peeling issues, I called Newmar tech support and asked what system was used at the factory for the paint system, and my color match numbers.
They informed me that the system was a two stage Sherman Williams brand and to talk to the paint manufacturer for what to do.
S&W tells me to pressure wash the coach to remove any loose clear coat, then simply polish the base coat with a good quality cleaner wax and apply a good sealer wax to finish. They do not advise re-applying the clear coat.
I followed their advice, using McGuire's products and it looks great.
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