First time waxing this big box ... It had a few areas that had just started fading (not quiet chalking yet) & some black streaks coming down from roof & windows, but they came right off with a little elbow grease. Just got a bottle of Marine wax in the boat section at WalMart & was happy with the results, we'll see how it holds up. I usually use NuFinish in the orange bottle on my vehicles, but it just didn't seem to do al well on this camper. Still not perfectly happy with the front cap, but it is better. Now just have to do a little rubbing on the aluminum trim!
__________________
2014 Work & Play 30WRS
2006 Chevy 3500 Duramax
2001 Suburban 2500 6.0 (former tow rig, now just party wagon)
Looks great! How long did it take? My w&p is new so haven't "waxed" yet but plan to use the polish we use on our saltwater boat. It's the shurhold yacht-brite pro polish. We use the shurhold dual action polisher as well. I've also used the same polish you used. Marine polish is different than wax because it chemically bonds to the fiberglass and lasts longer than wax. Big confusion in the marine world, haven't been around RV forums enough to know if the wax versus polish debate is here or not.
Thanks yall! Yes a lot of work but looks so much better now.
mikeysotp - You can do it!!! Just work a section at a time. I used almost a whole bottle of wax & 6 buffing pads, so be prepared & don't get in a hurry.
Live4boating - Probably took me about 6-7 hrs to do the whole thing.
First day I just did the front nose & back ramp door to see how it would look & decide to if I really wanted to tackle this . Then 2 evenings after work, a side each day.
So get after it, then post up your before & after pics
__________________
2014 Work & Play 30WRS
2006 Chevy 3500 Duramax
2001 Suburban 2500 6.0 (former tow rig, now just party wagon)
First time waxing this big box ... It had a few areas that had just started fading (not quiet chalking yet) & some black streaks coming down from roof & windows, but they came right off with a little elbow grease. Just got a bottle of Marine wax in the boat section at WalMart & was happy with the results, we'll see how it holds up. I usually use NuFinish in the orange bottle on my vehicles, but it just didn't seem to do al well on this camper. Still not perfectly happy with the front cap, but it is better. Now just have to do a little rubbing on the aluminum trim!
I applaud you for all your hard work. I can understand how much work it is, I did the same myself.
What I found was that the front cap rapidly returned to its faded former self, even after I had worked so hard. I looked for an answer and found one.
I purchased a Poli-Glow kit which did the trick restoring my front end cap and thus far, one year later it still looks almost like new. It is NOT a wax or a polish. It is actually a water based polyurethane finish similar to products used to finish workworking projects.
The process was relatively easy. Certainly more easy than the wax job I had done previously.
Here is a link to the manufacturer. You can find it on Amazon eBay or other online sites.
I used the Thetford RV Wax on mine because it had good reviews. I spent four mornings doing a quarter of the trailer each day. The Thetford Wax went on and came off easy and did an adequate job. I also used the 303 Aerospace Protectant on all the rubber and plastic, including the slide-out seals, and the Qwik Shine for quick clean up while on the road. We will see how it all holds up.
Just finished giving mine the Aero 303 all over. I will check out the poli-glo for the front cap since I need something there too. I may look into the marine wax also but if it contains petroleum it will hurt the decals will it not?
In Florida, look for Dazzling Detailing. They have mobile units all over the state, even travel up north to follow the sunbirds. They do a lot of work on the really fancy rigs on the infield at Daytona to make them look good and even do specialty restoration, etc. they came to our house, washed and waxed the entire almost 40' Class A, including the fiberglass roof, for about $320. Took them about three hours. That's less than half what the emergency room visit would cost me when I fell off the ladder trying to do the work myself. They're on Facebook, too. Great folks!
I'm with live4boating. I use the Shuhold Yacht Brite Pro Polish. It goes on easy and comes off easy as well. I use a pad to put on, but just a rag to wipe it off. The first time I used it I got my 10" buffer hooked up and found that I didn't need it. The Pro Polish comes off easy with no white residue powder.
I applaud you for all your hard work. I can understand how much work it is, I did the same myself.
What I found was that the front cap rapidly returned to its faded former self, even after I had worked so hard. I looked for an answer and found one.
I purchased a Poli-Glow kit which did the trick restoring my front end cap and thus far, one year later it still looks almost like new. It is NOT a wax or a polish. It is actually a water based polyurethane finish similar to products used to finish workworking projects.
The process was relatively easy. Certainly more easy than the wax job I had done previously.
Good Luck
Douglas I have a 1972 Trillium fiberglass trailer, I used Poli Glow with great success. Clean it well and apply another coat to keep it looking new.