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Colo_Native
Explorer
Explorer
Anyone know about the PLATINUM ULTIMATE PLUS (ECP)for the paint and interior? Is it worth the money or a waste as most other things.
2015 Winnebago Forza 34T
pushed by a 2011 Fusion Hybrid or 2020 Escape Hybrid
Retired DFD
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armond05
Explorer
Explorer
Save your money. Just wash and wax your trailer a couple times a year.

rbpru
Explorer II
Explorer II
If you want bright and shiny, the coating is supposed to give it to you longer. However nobody can say how much longer. Hence, most folks view it as just an expensive coat of wax.

Now if the coating sealed screw holes and metal seams for any length of time, one might consider it.
Twenty six foot 2010 Dutchmen Lite pulled with a 2011 EcoBoost F-150 4x4.

Just right for Grandpa, Grandma and the dog.

DutchmenSport
Explorer
Explorer
Oh!!!! After reading the other posts, if I understand it now, you are talking about that paint protection stuff that apply over the paint and probably includes fabric protection inside the camper. Oh yes, I understand now!

Skip it! It's worthless. We had it done to our first camper, spent a bundle. Found out you can get 3M Scotch Guard and spray your cushions on the dinette yourself and get better protection against spills and stuff.

On the paint, it lasted about 1 year and then the surface of the camper (outside) began to get a bit harder to clean, black steaks got harder to clean off, and it simply did not hold up for the promised 3 years. I think it was a joke. Definitely, it was wasted money.

It didn't take long to figure out, a good coat of wax worked better and lasted longer.

Ralph_Cramden
Explorer II
Explorer II
sbarlag wrote:
At our dealership we recommend a product called RESIST-ALL. It can be applied to the exterior and to all non-sleeping surfaces inside-sofa, carpet, cloth, leatherette.

Scott
Product Specialist
Camp-Land RV
Burns Harbor, IN


Any desire to elaborate? Cost? Warranty? Profit margin on the product?
Too many geezers, self appointed moderators, experts, and disappearing posts for me. Enjoy. How many times can the same thing be rehashed over and over?

Bird_Freak
Explorer II
Explorer II
Most expensive wax job you will ever have and nothing more.
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Colo_Native
Explorer
Explorer
I figured that it was a waste of my money such as other **** the dealers want to sell ya. Thanks Everyone
2015 Winnebago Forza 34T
pushed by a 2011 Fusion Hybrid or 2020 Escape Hybrid
Retired DFD

goducks10
Explorer
Explorer
1st off they're not painted. It's gel coat on the exterior. And yes a waste.
There's a thread right now on the Grand Design forum about a guy that has fading from and exterior finish protectant. Read into whatever you want.
https://www.granddesignowners.com/forum/showthread.php/14705-Exterior-Finishl-Discoloration

westend
Explorer
Explorer
I'd suggest to use a good quality acrylic paint polish like Klasse (or similar) on exterior paint. If you are concerned about staining of the upholstery items, the big box stores sell the newer hydrophobic solutions that shed liquids.

Good luck with the new trailer!
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sgfrye
Explorer
Explorer
downtheroad wrote:
Colo Native wrote:
Is it worth the money or a waste?


Waste of money for you.
Worth the money (big time) for them.


X2 on this. Lesson learned by us

sbarlag
Explorer
Explorer
At our dealership we recommend a product called RESIST-ALL. It can be applied to the exterior and to all non-sleeping surfaces inside-sofa, carpet, cloth, leatherette.

Scott
Product Specialist
Camp-Land RV
Burns Harbor, IN

ScottG
Nomad
Nomad
The paint protection product they usually use can be bought at a automotive paint supply house. It used to cost about $30/gal.
If you really want the protection, just buy the goop and spread it on.
But I don't think it does much.

wanderingbob
Explorer II
Explorer II
Waste

downtheroad
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Explorer
Colo Native wrote:
Is it worth the money or a waste?


Waste of money for you.
Worth the money (big time) for them.
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rbpru
Explorer II
Explorer II
We took a pass on the exterior cover coat. We do not live in the sun belt, the resale value drops like a stone no matter what it looks like.

Like anything else, it is a matter on how important it is to you.

Our TT is seven years old, it is parked under a shade tree, so the decals and paint are not faded. But with 30,000 miles in four years it does pick up a fair amount of road grime. It gets a bath about twice a season.
Twenty six foot 2010 Dutchmen Lite pulled with a 2011 EcoBoost F-150 4x4.

Just right for Grandpa, Grandma and the dog.