Red Winnebago gel coat oxidation
I own a bright red Winnebago TT with gel coat finish. Despite waxing yearly and covering in the off season, it's finish has dulled considerably with splotchy oxidation. Last fall I made some headway b...
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No easy answer and you may need a paint specialist to look at the unit to see exactly what is the issue.
There could be some form of reaction between the cover and the finish. More common when the covers are treated or washed with detergents and not completely rinsed. This could be the reason for spotty oxidization.
It could also be from certain bug and spot removers were used and not completely rinsed from the surface before coming in contact with a cover that touches the surface fro extended periods.
It could be the unit's surface was scoured by a compound or machine use that caused physical surface damage that the wax is not able to protect.
And, it could be a problem with the paint itself, akin to when you see those cars with badly faded and worn surfaces despite being taken care of.
Many possibilities, so a pro may be needed to physically inspect the surface.
There could be some form of reaction between the cover and the finish. More common when the covers are treated or washed with detergents and not completely rinsed. This could be the reason for spotty oxidization.
It could also be from certain bug and spot removers were used and not completely rinsed from the surface before coming in contact with a cover that touches the surface fro extended periods.
It could be the unit's surface was scoured by a compound or machine use that caused physical surface damage that the wax is not able to protect.
And, it could be a problem with the paint itself, akin to when you see those cars with badly faded and worn surfaces despite being taken care of.
Many possibilities, so a pro may be needed to physically inspect the surface.
