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SuperDave
Advanced Member
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 Posted - 07/29/2010 : 07:31:49 AM
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My gel coat finish looks like it is starting to oxidize. What puzzles me is that I keep a cover on it. Could the cover be causing the dull finish?
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2006 Dodge Dually
2007 Eagle Cap 850 Camper
2003 - 21' Jetcraft, 150 HP Yamaha, 8 HP Yamaha Kicker & 4 Cannon Downriggers |
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admin-Rich
Founder
USA
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Posted - 07/29/2010 : 09:29:16 AM
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I'll guess that the cover doesn't have enough (or any) UV protection.
Is the oxidation noticeable more on one side than the other?
The passenger side of our camper is noticeably duller than the drivers side. The camper is exposed most of the year with the passenger side facing south, our sunny side.
Moreover, the passenger side is definitely looking "scraped" as if it were brush whacked. . .mostly because it has been whacked, if ever so lightly, from a million roadside leaflets.
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2005 Eagle Cap 1150 - #1118 -|- Dry bath w/ all factory options except solar.
2005 F350 CC 6.0 diesel dually: GVWR 13000
Truck with 2 people and full tank of fuel: 8360 lbs.
Camper weight with full tanks: 4420 lbs
GVWR with camper, full tanks, gear and food: 12,780 lbs
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SuperDave
Advanced Member
695 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 09:41:26 AM
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| When in storage, the passenger side faces north. It is pretty dull looking to me and when I wipe the side with my hand I get a little chaulk residue. I used some stuff I got at Camping World to clean the camper in early Spring. I'm beginning to think that it might have stripped the wax without me knowing it. I've started doing a search for RV detailers to see if I can get someone to use a high speed buffer to put on a couple coats of new wax. |
2006 Dodge Dually
2007 Eagle Cap 850 Camper
2003 - 21' Jetcraft, 150 HP Yamaha, 8 HP Yamaha Kicker & 4 Cannon Downriggers |
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jackman
Senior Member
USA
279 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 10:57:21 AM
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| My 2004 camper has that problem as well. I usually spend a day and give it a good paste wax job to bring the shine back. It's good exercise too! |
2004 EC 1150 SN: 0718
2007 F-350 CC 6.0L diesel 4x4 dually |
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AllenF
Advanced Member
USA
502 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 10:57:43 AM
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Wax will work and buffing will remove the chalking. Wax is very short lived and needs to be reapplied several times a year to maintain the protective layer It is not very effective against UV rays.
There is a product that is rated the best to protect from UV rays and will also stop the chalking. It is here http://www.303products.com/
I think it is worth a try. I like that you just spray on and wipe off, much better than all the work waxing.
Here is their ideas as to gel coat conditioning
http://www.303products.com/shop303/index.cfm/category/319/303-aerospace-protectant---restoring-gelcoat-fiberglass.cfm
Here is another discussion.
http://www.303products.com/shop303/index.cfm/category/315/does-303-replace-wax-on-fiberglass.cfm
Lastly here is a page dedicated to RV uses
http://www.303products.com/shop303/index.cfm/category/311/recreation-vehicle---rvs.cfm
It looks like in all cases you will be applying every other month or so. This stuff is just a lot less work IMO
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Allen
2005 EC 1150 slide with custom Norcold 9.5 Cu.Ft. refer, EU 2000i, 12x12 screenroom, Surflo tank, Maxxair 1200T, Charge Wizard, EC #1330
2005 F-350, CC, 6.0L diesel, 4x4, Auto, dually, King Ranch, loaded |
Edited by - AllenF on 07/29/2010 11:06:51 AM |
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skiierdave
Contributing Member
USA
72 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2010 : 1:56:33 PM
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303 is an awesome product and I started using it years ago for my boat interior. My interior still looks new and is 21 years old. Of course I do cover my boat when not in use.
As for the gel-coat, use products sold at a boating store since most boats have a gel-coat exterior. I do have some chalking in a few places on my boat and 303 seems to help, but my favorite for the exterior is Meguiar's boat care products. Very good stuff, but does require some elbow grease. I use their Flagship wax and boat wash on my camper and boat. I'm sure there are other good products also, but I swear by these. |
2009 1050 with most options
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 DSL, Rancho RS 9000 shocks with on board compressor, Stable loads, Air Lift air bags with compressor. Vision 19.5 wheels and Toyo M-608Z. Hellwig sway bar
USN Retired (ETCM,QMCM, COB/SS) |
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rcgreb
Contributing Member
USA
120 Posts |
Posted - 07/30/2010 : 7:30:26 PM
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| Rich I didn't think we got enough sun in the northwest....:) |
2007 chevy classic 3500 Crewcab Dually.
2004 1150 Eagle Cap ser# 776
3000 watt Inverter
honda eu2000 |
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Oxidation?
