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bearshrum 08-15-2013 01:52 PM

Gel - Coat
 
I there a such thing as a spray on Gel-coat. My 3389b is starting to look a little drab on it's exterior. I would like to have something that I could shine up when we take it on the road. You know how it is. When your vehicles look good you feel better about everything. I haven't checked anywhere yet, because I was hoping someone on the forum would point me in the right direction.

Thanks
Bear :D

sam 08-15-2013 09:42 PM

Gel coat care
 
We use Gell Gloss on our 1990 Classic. It is a wax,cleaner and polisher. We apply it with micro clothes,let it haze up and wipe with a clean micro cloth. Yes it is some work,but leaves a shiny finish. This only has to be done once a year. I just throw the clothes in the washer and reuse. It does come in a spray can at Home Depot or a pour bottle at your local RV place.

bearshrum 08-16-2013 05:00 PM

Sam, I would love to be able to do that, but evidently this trailer was left out in the Florida sun so long that that the surface of the fiberglass is no longer smooth. You can actually see the fibers. I would like to be able to find something that I could apply that would cover the surface like painting does metal or wood. I can't even imagine what a body shop would charge to refinish the exterior. By the way, tell DH belated happy birthday. It seems he is a year younger than me. But like someone said the other day. Us old folks gotta stick together. How else would these young whippersnappers learn anything.

Happy camping.

Bear :D

69hilo2 08-16-2013 05:04 PM

fiberglass??
 
Fiberglass?? Ours is Aluminum. When did they change to fiberglass??

Also interested in this feedback as I've got a fiberglass kayak that needs something also.

Later Tim

sam 08-16-2013 10:56 PM

Fiberglass shine
 
Wow,what a dilemma. Stop by a boat repair shop. They might have a suggestion for you. Is all of the exterior down to the fibers? Post a picture.

Norton Rider 08-17-2013 02:34 PM

Look for a boat detailing place. They are used to working with weathered gelcoat.

Incidentally, the Hi-Lo gelcoat is very thin. My 08 has shiny gelcoat but the texture is not smooth; I can still see the fibers.


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