Front end cap fade

If it is gel-coat that fades then is the fading only a problem for fiberglass trailers/RVs? Are aluminum-exterior trailers not subject to this fading problem?

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It's not defective paint that fades. It's the gel-coat. If you have painted end caps on your rig you should be okay. Mine were colored gel-coat and it started to turn white after only 2 years. had the front painted under warranty...now the rear is looking bad. Have to pay for this one. GRRrrr!

B.O.

Here's where I keep my pontoon & truck camper.



Now have to get one for my 31' travel trailer! :)

I have always waxed my campers/boats and that seems to help a lot!

moose308 wrote:
What is the way to help eliminate front cap from fading?I am using Meguire's rv wax with uv protectant and 303.Anything better?

You are using two of the best products available for looking after your finish. I've used Meguire's and Protectant 303 it seems like for ever.

The caveat being if you have the defective paint, ain't nothing going to help that.

Have not owned a fiberglass trailer but am interested if the fading discussed is primarily an issue with just the front (cap) or if sides/rear also fade? Is it just the paint or are decals also prone to fading?

We were looking very closely at the Jayco Eagle but had concerns about delamination and fading.

Mr. C wrote:


That's a nice cover. What are the dimensions?

Thank you! This one is 18 X 31 with 11 foot legs. Height is more than needed, but gives some growing room, just in case. Width is more than needed, but next smaller width is 12' and I'm not that good at backing. This also gives room for opening the slide and provides more shade for the sides.

EcoBullet wrote:

oughtsix wrote:
Best things to keep a trailer from fading in descending order. A garage, a car port, a trailer cover.

A carport has worked well for my boat (barely visible on the left). That's why I had one of these installed. The brown nose is pointing north.

That's a nice cover. What are the dimensions? I'm seriously considering doing this...I'd like to be able to pull thru it, but also would like 3 sides enclosed. Can't have everything...

nice to have a heads up, I have a new brown nosed trailer. I bought a cover, but it will still spend 4 months a year in Mexico. I guess I will put 303 on it monthly down there.

oughtsix wrote:
Best things to keep a trailer from fading in descending order. A garage, a car port, a trailer cover.

A carport has worked well for my boat (barely visible on the left). That's why I had one of these installed. The brown nose is pointing north.