wax for fiberglass trailer

[lakesiderider]

i can use regular auto wax for this correct? i was thinking about using nxt 2.0...would this be fine???

thanks

[Murr1525]

Re: wax for fiberglass trailer

Sure.

[lakesiderider]

Re: wax for fiberglass trailer

would a da be the best option for applying wax?? i know fiberglass is pretty soft and can chip easy

[Murr1525]

Re: wax for fiberglass trailer

Well, even with a DA, you would be just letting the foam pad rest on the surface, and going at a slower speed, so still pretty gentle.

Is it in good condition? Or we do like pics around here.

[lakesiderider]

Re: wax for fiberglass trailer

sorry no pics. got a call this morning and i will be working on it friday. he made it sound like it was in pretty good condition, but that may not be the case...thanks for the info!

[lakesiderider]

Re: wax for fiberglass trailer

what is a good product to use for marine gelcoat that is oxidized?? can i use regular compund and polish with da or rotary such as ultimate meguiars??

[Murr1525]

Re: wax for fiberglass trailer

Yes, the paint products would be safe.

Gelcoat is generally harder, and can be more porous, so you may not get the same performance, but would be safe.

The Ultimate Compound isnt really meant for rotary use though.

[Tuck91]

Re: wax for fiberglass trailer

You may want to have some #50 Cleaner Wax on hand from the Marine/RV line.

[Poki]

Re: wax for fiberglass trailer

i can use regular auto wax for this correct? i was thinking about using nxt 2.0...would this be fine???

thanks

All fiberglass is not equal. Is it gelcoat alone? painted? clearcoated? If it's not painted and or clearcoated you can bet it has some oxidation and wax alone will make little if no improvement at all. In fact, applying just wax to oxidized fiberglass can leave a splotchy uneven result. You'll need the oxidation remover for starters and a wax after that more likely.

[lakesiderider]

Re: wax for fiberglass trailer

it is painted gel coat...i tried hitting it with a cutting pad w/ dewalt rotary and it did nothing...i am learning how hard gel coat oxidation is (

[lakesiderider]

Re: wax for fiberglass trailer

are fiberglass travel trailers gel coated?? i am curious because i bought some meguiars wax for the gel coat boat i was working on and am curious if i can use it also on this travel trailer...it says rv/boat on the bottle??