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07-03-2016, 02:19 PM
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Junior Member
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Purchased from private party/ Cap oxidation
I purchase a 2014 Lacrosse 318bhs from a private party. We are very please with the overall condition and quality of the Lacrosse product.
I am now experiencing the dreaded "Cap Oxidation" issue.
Does the factory warranty transfer from the original owner??
Based on members experience, do you believe FR will be willing to assist with this issue since it appears to be an obvious manufacturing defect?
Thank you in advance!
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07-03-2016, 02:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
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I doubt FR will extend the warranty to a subsequent purchaser. They might have for the original owner based on my experience with FR HQ. I'm not familiar with your unit, but I have had experience with boat hull oxidation. You might check with shurhold.com to see if they have any products and videos that might help you.
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07-03-2016, 02:29 PM
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Oklahoma Proud
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: central OK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flgator13
I purchase a 2014 Lacrosse 318bhs from a private party. We are very please with the overall condition and quality of the Lacrosse product.
I am now experiencing the dreaded "Cap Oxidation" issue.
Does the factory warranty transfer from the original owner??
Based on members experience, do you believe FR will be willing to assist with this issue since it appears to be an obvious manufacturing defect?
Thank you in advance!
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Nope, factory warranty only applies to the initial purchaser.
You can try to color sand and buff it, but for a permanent fix you will need to paint it.
It's not really a manufacturing defect really, its just cheap gelcoat doesn't withstand as much UV exposure without breaking down. There is a considerable cost difference between a basic gelcoat and a high quality gelcoat that won't damage from uv exposure very quickly.
Good luck!
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07-03-2016, 10:45 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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Nope, warranty doesn't transfer.
In fact, virtually no RV manufacturer allows for such a transfer anymore.
Maybe 2 or 3.
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07-04-2016, 12:22 PM
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Chuck from Maryland
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Maryland
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I had same issue with my 2014 wildcat 327ck. ..Got Poliglow kit and cleaned oxidation off and put several coats of poliglow on.. looks better than new.
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07-04-2016, 05:54 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
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where can I get this poliglow kit?
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07-04-2016, 06:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: West Atlanta Metro
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flgator13
where can I get this poliglow kit?
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Amazon
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07-04-2016, 06:07 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
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Thank you!
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07-04-2016, 06:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flgator13
where can I get this poliglow kit?
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Think twice before using it...........I remember this coming out in my boating days and yes it can make it look better and yes it is easy to apply, but once it starts to break down......you'll be wishing you had not used it. It's basically floor polish. It will mask the original problem.
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07-04-2016, 11:30 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Wa
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Warranty didn't cover my issue, which showed up 18 mo after purchase new in 2012. I was on my own and probably so are you.
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07-05-2016, 11:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 331
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Cap oxidation
I don't know if this will work but adds for rust-olems Recolor. The adds brag about it.
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07-05-2016, 01:01 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 31
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I just did my 2012 faded cap with Zep floor wax from home Depot.
I can't believe how good it now looks.
Zep also has striper if I ever need to remove it in the future.
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07-05-2016, 10:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: West Coast
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DWRAT, did you use the "wet look" Zep? And how faded was your cap? I have a well faded cap and trying to decide which product would work the best, there are so many suggestions it gets confusing!
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07-06-2016, 08:18 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by atcla
DWRAT, did you use the "wet look" Zep? And how faded was your cap? I have a well faded cap and trying to decide which product would work the best, there are so many suggestions it gets confusing!
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Yes, I used "Wet Look" Zep.
At first I found a wax that actually made the cap look pretty good but that only lasted for 2 weeks. (3M Marine Restorer and Wax) No other wax I tried did anything at all to the cap.
A month later I rewaxed the cap with the 3M and then put 5 coats of Zep on.
My cap now looks like new and it's been 3 months so far.
A key part may or may not have been the 3m restore wax???
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07-06-2016, 09:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: West Coast
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Thanks DWRAT, I may try that combo on mine! I'm trying to get a hold of the right person at FR to see if they'll repaint it for me, it's only 2 years old...in the mean time I just want it to not look like crap!
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07-10-2016, 08:29 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
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DWRAT, did you just wash the surface before waxing, or did it require special preparation?
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07-11-2016, 10:56 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flgator13
DWRAT, did you just wash the surface before waxing, or did it require special preparation?
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I just hosed the dust and bugs off and then waxed it.
Then I Zepped it after watching a video on you-tube on how the apply Zep.
Couldn't have been any easier.
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