HOW TO WAX/REMOVE OXIDATION FROM GELCOAT/FIBERGLASS RV
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- In this video, I explain an easy way to remove oxidation from gelcoat RVs.
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2.35 minutes of "you should have bought a full body coat RV" - could have been shorter and more useful
Useful content in this video amounts to about 45 seconds. The other 7:02 is a complete waste of time.
How there's ANY fear of swirling with a dual action buffer is interesting to hear. Using a cleaner wax is for amateurs when a rubbing compound is called for.
Use Meguiar's Flagship polish.
Taking way to long to get a shine with cleaner wax. It'll last over 8 months exposed and Untouched.
Also, paint?! No, vinyl wrap if anything.
Yep, it seems like a good rubbing compound with a 8" wool pad buffer and a light spay of water would get much faster results.
OR you can pay a detailer to do a REAL oxidation removal with a compound and a wool or cutting pad (preferably wool, longer cut time) then a polish followed up with a sealant or wax (NEVER CARNAUBA IT SPEEDS UP OXIDATION) your gel coat needs the right oils carnauba is for clear coat though it may look nice it does cause oxidation so your best bet would be to use a polymer. Takes time but the right steps and that oxidation isn't coming back anytime soon as in years not months. 🏴☠🤙
I hate gelcoat. People that have oxidized gelcoats think waxing is going to save it, guarantee it will be back in months. I tell people all the time there is nothing you can do about it, just keep it washed and seal it. Don’t buy a gelcoat RV.
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Have you detailed a rig with a wrap? would like to see a video on that. pros and cons
Yes I have, depend on the finish of the wrap(gloss,matte, satin) I will have to make a video on that soon as my van has a wrap on it. Thank you for watching!
Much easier and faster to use a rotary with a wool pad. Just a couple passes and the shine is back. Y'all we're over working yourselves.
And then those nice holograms come out 6 weeks later
@@RVingwithAndrewSteele but that goes for either method. You are a lot better off than i am I'm sure but with a 2 man crew we can was buff and wax 2 rv's in 1 day. Judging by the time your method takes it wouldn't be possible to even do 1 in a full 8 hour day. Just doesn't seem logical on the money side of things. We usually rotary with a wool pad and 1500 then go in to a gel coat sealant and no issues at all. Is this wrong?
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Show me a swirl
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@@RVingwithAndrewSteele not if you know what you're doing... Learn to buff.
Hey man do you need any help with your thumbnails? Hit me up
Thanks Andrew Ken and Jane. I am not sure I want to try this lol
If you have patience and do a little at a time it, it works. I have another video on Opti cost gek coat restorer. I would recommend that.
You better hang on to Big Tony. He has an obvious love for what he does, takes pride in his work as you can see and has a kick ass positivity about him.
Absolutely he does, unfortunately I know that big Tony has much BIGGER things in his future. I am thankful for everyday I have him helping me.
RVing with Andrew Steele mentor him, teach him and he'll achieve success. He's got great vibes and one day with your direction and tutelage he will accomplish great things. Now go feed the Big guy before he eats someone!!! Lol
@@richardedwin5980 absolutely, I'm always trying to help everyone around me. My business is a stepping stone, not a career. I have good relationships with almost everyone that's ever worked for me and look forward to the day that I am washing big Tony's coach. 😁
Professional detailer and he’s using a harbor freight polisher
@@1225KPH At this point it doesn't matter, if you know how a DA works you could have an $80 one or a $600 one.. he has it angled so it's not spinning.. just vibrating lol if it's not flat or positioned the right way it just vibrates and doesn't spin like it's supposed to.. this is why some people prefer forced action polishers because they spin no matter what
2.5 minutes in and he hasn't said anything about waxing, removing oxidation, or anything. Not wasting any more time with this guy.
I’m doing my 2016 Coachmen Pursuit with Meguiars Flagship cleaner wax. There is light oxidation and using a DA polisher with a white Lake Country pad. I’m considering a top coat of the new Turtle Wax hybrid ceramic Spray wax. We are looking at trading in for a full body paint coach here in the next several months.
Another good one.
It was ALOT of work bringing my old speedboat gel back around. From wet sanding to shine. I couldn't imagine doing all those steps to my older Dutch Star which is starting to look kinda powdery...😔
Anyway, good vid bud.
Thank you, I am currently testing some other gelcoat restoration products that are much easier to use than buffing and standing. I want to make sure I have the product thoroughly tested before I release the video but I have already filmed a few tests. Thank you for watching!
How much do you charge for cleaning and waxing a painted rig vs a gel coat? ? Say a 45' Prevost.
There are tons of different variables that go in to our cost. Depending on where we are located, time of year, supply and demand ect. We are a mobile service so travel time plays a huge part in the cost. We usually don't wax gel coat because it's not a good value as I talked about in the video.
can you have a gel coated rig full body painted? and if so, wonder how much it would cost?
Yes, I have seen it done but it is pretty expensive. I believe around $20-$30k on the low side... I have heard stories of people getting it done for the last but don't know anybody personally.
Don't waste your time, you could replace your rig for the same money. Keep your rig covered.
@@TheSoloAsylum or,
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😢😢😢 "wears me out" you wanna work or not? Big Tony has the right answer.
What about the Nose caps on a fifth wheel camper? Im about to do this to the sides but I haven't seen anyone do the nose? Mine actually looks a lot better than the sides for some reason. The rest is oxidized and powdery. The nose just has some scuffs I need to remove but don't know if it's a different type of hell coat
Today's youth, " I am doing the customer a favor". So like it was free? They pay you, do it and say "Thank You".
Wtf are you even saying? How old are you anyway? It was a repeat client that he had been doing since 2016. He did them a favor and made a video. What does having a good relationship with your customer have to do with todays youth? Do you know how much he’s been tipped by this customer in the past? Do know anything about there employee customer relationship. No you dont. So why spew utter nonsense about it? Maybe next time just eat a d*** instead.
@@dr.dan1350 He wouldn't be getting my money with that attitude. I work too hard for it.
Also, "Have a nice day".
The problem is if you have one and don’t have money to buy another one it is what it is
I have a 2016 5th wheel. 3D Speed is the ticket. Easy to work and awesome results. Like glass. Hope do it yourselfers watching try it. I’ve used many products over the years and this seems to be the best for filon on trailers and motor homes. Twice a year is key.
Andrew, great video! 👍 I’m a DIYer, and our little trailer is only 21 ft long. Going to wax the gel coat, just like you did here. Thanks for sharing the knowledge...definitely a subscriber!!
Awesome! Please let me know how that works out for you. I will be sharing some more fun detailing tricks in the future. Thank you for watching!
Can you ceramic it to get longer times?
Only after compounding to fresh gelcoat but ceramics are really only good for newer gelcoat where the pores haven't opened up so much.
Wax works, lazy RV-er's wait for oxidation to show, then they wax. Mistake #1.
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How do you know if you have a gel coat or full body paint? We bought a used fifth wheel (2005) and it’s looking incredibly dull and sun faded. I’m going to start removing the old cracked decals, but apparently that job is only the beginning! Wish me luck…
Does this work on a shuttle bus its hard to say what the material is
How would you get the swirl marks out of your gelcoat trailer?
How many times can a gel-coated RV be buffed out? My 2019 Winnebago TT hazes up no matter what steps I take. I wish I knew that the gel- coat wouldn’t hold up.
I bought a Harbor Freight da sander just like yours and the head shook so bad it almost ripped my arms off. I returned it. How is yours so smooth?
At least you're honest about it.. thumbs up for you... wish I would have seen this a year ago 😅
I have a 1992 camper van and the top has a fiberglass top that has oxidation from living on the oregon coast what is your recommendation on products to bring back the shine
Maybe use a sealant instead of a cleaner wax..?
Drill operated rubber eraser wheels to remove the decals...once you get the hang of it its pretty easy...just takes some time...it does for sure leave behind the difference in color and sheen in the decal area versus the non decal area but buffing it out makes it better..tho not perfect...just an FYI for those who have bad decals.
Hi Andrew, I have a fiberglass roof on my 2011 Winnebago Via that has been faded and slightly chalky from the Arizona sun. I have had recommendations ranging from polishing it out and waxing, cleaning, sanding and applying a clear coat or cleaning, sanding and applying a fiberglass roof paint such as the one made by Dicor. It also has a 4" graphic tape at the top which rolls up to join the roof and looks like it was clear coated at one time. What do you recommend? (PS: You have seen this RV, I bought it in Fountain Hills from someone you know ;)
Thank you for your expertise and video. Have a great day!
I have Scotch-Brited step Vans and gelcoat motorhomes and then shot a show clear coat over them and they have held up very well with very high gloss. Would definitely good that route if you had the resources.
How much is a full body paint 34 class A?
I agree when one does something 5hat won't last its hard to do...
That’s is good looking!
How do you tell if it’s gel coat or the other?
What is gel coat? You’re throwing terms out that a lot of people don’t know what they mean.
Since you have a computer, type in GELCOAT in your search engine like Google. There is a description of Gelcoat in Wikipedia. Basically it is a thin plastic coating applied to the outside surface of fiberglass to make it smooth. It can be any color because the color is blended with the gelcoat before application. Hope this helps.
I have a 2018 Tiffin with full body paint. What would you recommend to wax it with. Now I'm using a spray on protectant. I think it's call Spray & Go. Like your video's.
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Andrew! New to your channel, and so far, I love the content. Very informative and information we can all use!! Thanks so much!! W
My pleasure! Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel! I look forward to sharing lots of fun stuff soon!
How do you charge just to polish the front of an RV?
We try to avoid it at all cost, this coach belong to a family member of mine and I was using it as an excuse to make a RUclips video but usually wouldn't do this type of work.
It requires too many man hours and for what we have to bill, it just isn't a good deal for us or the customer
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Makes sense!
I have a customer with two RV jobs one of them happens to be just the “front” of an RV .
I explained it’s not worth my time just to polish the front of an RV especially when he wants to pay me less than 100 bucks.
He doesn’t realize the complete front of an RV is bigger than a car and it’s oxidize.
Thanks for the video, I'm working on one today as side job, and it killing me..
You are so true to what you say about jellcoat motorhomes..
Griot's has a spray-on sealant you use with your foam Cannon it is very durable and economical.
Okay first time coming to your video you talk way too much get to the project show us what to do so we can get polishing I find a lot of these videos people love to hear their voice talk most people that watch do not have 25 minutes to watch and listen to Somebody talk
Boring