Camper with Filon Fiberglass

[Firescooby]

Got a new (to us) 2005 5th wheel. The finish is dull, but not that bad.

What would be the best product to use? Flagship premium???

I would prefer a one step product as it is 30' long.

Will it harm the vinyl graphics?

Thanks in advance

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Camper with Filon Fiberglass

Here's what I posted to your similar question on Autopia,

http://www.autopia.org/forum/motorcycle-marine-rv-detailing/125848-fiberglass-camper-wax.html

A good one-step cleaner/wax should tackle that no problem, you should consider buying a gallon as that's a lot of real-estate to cover.

Do a quick and simple test using some ColorX by Meguiar's. Apply to just a small section, work in well, let dry and then wipe off and inspect. If it looks more clear with good gloss then you're lucky and probably just about any quality cleaner/wax will work.

If you run into any problems like hard application and wipe-off and it doesn't look good after you remove the residue then probably nothing will work.

ColorX is fairly Bubba-Proof.


Over there you posted,

I just bought a 4 year old fifth wheel camper and wanna get it back shining.

I assumed, (my bad), that when you mentioned you wanted to get it shining that it wasn't shining and thus might have some light oxidation thus the ColorX recommendation.

If it's just a little dull then the Flagship with a PC and polishing pad will whip it into shape no problemo...

Basically you want something with a little bit of cleaning action to clean the surface but also leave it protected in one step due to it's size. Flagship will work for this.

[Firescooby]

Re: Camper with Filon Fiberglass

Here's what I posted to your similar question on Autopia,

http://www.autopia.org/forum/motorcycle-marine-rv-detailing/125848-fiberglass-camper-wax.html

A good one-step cleaner/wax should tackle that no problem, you should consider buying a gallon as that's a lot of real-estate to cover.

Do a quick and simple test using some ColorX by Meguiar's. Apply to just a small section, work in well, let dry and then wipe off and inspect. If it looks more clear with good gloss then you're lucky and probably just about any quality cleaner/wax will work.

If you run into any problems like hard application and wipe-off and it doesn't look good after you remove the residue then probably nothing will work.

ColorX is fairly Bubba-Proof.


Over there you posted,



I assumed, (my bad), that when you mentioned you wanted to get it shining that it wasn't shining and thus might have some light oxidation thus the ColorX recommendation.

If it's just a little dull then the Flagship with a PC and polishing pad will whip it into shape no problemo...

Basically you want something with a little bit of cleaning action to clean the surface but also leave it protected in one step due to it's size. Flagship will work for this.

Thanks. For some reason I'm not getting notifications on Autopia even though it's turned on.

I'll try the Flagship then. I assume it comes in 16 oz bottles. One should probably do it, you think?

Thanks