resist all

[gscudder]

Well folks the dealer is trying to sell us the resist all protective coatings package for our 2013 Voltage for $1600.00!
Is it worth it?
We begin snowbirding/fulltiming in Dec. Should we go for it???
Thanks!!!

[Canadian_Rainbi]

It's one of the best products ever invented. . . . for increasing the profit to the seller.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

I had a Zapoteca indigenous housekeeper explain memory like this...

"Señor, your head can only hold so much until it fills up. Over the years it keep filling until one day when your hair is gray it fills up to here (holding her hand at the level of her ear)

Then, something new and insignificant may go in here (pointing to same ear) and push out something old and very important out here (pointing to the other ear)."

[gscudder]

Ok,
I am retarded, once I dug out the paperwork I discovered that it was applied by the dealer when we purchased this spring, at half the price of that the service lady quoted me last week.
So I guess I will keep you guys updated on how well it works!!
My bad, I hate when my CRS kicks in!!!

[Almot]

Bob Landry wrote:
The fiberglass or Filon used in RVs is merely thin plywood with a layer of chopped mat and a thin layer of gelcoat sprayed on it , not extremely durable and not nearly the quality of that used in the marine industry. Over a period of time, the effects of UV will still kick in, but it can be minimized by proper care of the exterior surface. This is not an endorsement of the snake oil cleaners and waxes the dealers sell. All that is needed is a good quality wax.

Yes. Though it will take many years for UV to work through that thin coat of Filon enough to cause cracking or delamination. Usually it's factors other than surface UV that cause bulging and cracking. Often - water ingress. (Heat from the sun may cause delamination, by damaging the bond between Filon and plywood, but this is not actual UV and wax won't stop it). I agree that UV protection won't hurt. Won't help much - probably not more than a layer of dust, but won't hurt.

About washing and cleaning (in marine) as a UV protection - I don't think so. Anything on the surface that blocks UV, would help protecting from UV. Dirt and algae will protect from UV. But it may cause a different deterioration due to chemical reaction.

[Bob_Landry]

Almot wrote:

gscudder wrote:
my Voltage is fiberglass, and lotsa decals....

Fiberglass coat doesn't need protection, not to extend the lifespan anyway. Any waxes are temporary cosmetic effect. So if you think you need it - don't know why, maybe for decals - put on the cheapest goo that there is.

Not really. The effects of UV is decreased by cleaning and waxing, and that has been the case in the marine industry for years. I'm not sure I can say the same for "fiberglass" used in the manufacture of RVs. The fiberglass or Filon used in RVs is merely thin plywood with a layer of chopped mat and a thin layer of gelcoat sprayed on it , not extremely durable and not nearly the quality of that used in the marine industry. Over a period of time, the effects of UV will still kick in, but it can be minimized by proper care of the exterior surface. This is not an endorsement of the snake oil cleaners and waxes the dealers sell. All that is needed is a good quality wax.

[Almot]

gscudder wrote:
my Voltage is fiberglass, and lotsa decals....

Fiberglass coat doesn't need protection, not to extend the lifespan anyway. Any waxes are temporary cosmetic effect. So if you think you need it - don't know why, maybe for decals - put on the cheapest goo that there is.

[joshuajim]

When I bought my first trailer about 20 years ago, I fell for the "protection" spray for the interior fabric areas. The said that it would protect against any spilled liquid and prevent stains on the fabric. While waiting for it to be done, I thought about it and realized that I had been scammed.

When they said it was done, I got a cup of water and asked the salesman to come to the trailer with me. I poured a few drops of water in several locations and some beaded but most were absorbed.

Told the salesman that I would not pay for it and they deducted it from the cost.

Win-Win for me.

[REWahoo]

Do yourself a big favor and "resist all" efforts by the dealer to screw you over with this worthless protection scam.

[gscudder]

not after all the negative stuff everyone has said on here.
I may just try and find a reputable "cough spit" dealer to clean/wax it for me...

[Dave_H_M]

You comments tell me that you are gonna go for it. :E

[gscudder]

my Voltage is fiberglass, and lotsa decals....

[Almot]

Car is not aluminum. Other than temporary cosmetic effect, none of these things will do anything good or bad to aluminum siding. Just a waste of time.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

On metal if you start off with a decently clean finish and don't end up with polka-dot holidays, this stuff is hard to beat. It is not for rubber or vinyl.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

Yes.

"It's CAL WORTHINGTON AND HIS DOG, SPOT!"