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I have recently removed the vinyl graphics from my 1999 Fleetwood Bounder motorhome that were very cracked and faded. Upon the removal of the graphics, I discovered how discolored the balance of the gelcoat was in contrast to the white gelcoat under the graphics. The uncovered gelcoat is yellowed, but otherwise not in bad condition. I have always waxed with Meguiars Cleaner Wax and thought it looked great until now. The finish is not chalky unless you push your finger quite hard against the surface and then you will get a residue from the finish. I have not waxed in about a year and I new it was due but wanted to remove the graphics first.
I have purchased a Porter-Cable r/o sander/polisher, wool bonnets, polishing bonnets and the Meguiars Fiberglass Restoration System. I have used the Oxidization Remover #49 on a wool bonnet, a setting of 4 on the polisher with no color change at all. Following the instructions exactly, the remover is definately smoothing out the surface and leaving quite a good shine, just not removing the yellow discoloation.
I have read many of the posts in the RV section of the forum and have read so many different recommendations that it leaves me a bit perplexed. I would appreciate any suggestions from anyone who has had experience with this type of situation and know what worked for them. I know there are stronger products but I don't want to use more than I need.
I have attached a photo that shows the slideout on the left which is not oxidized and the main body of the RV on the right. You can also see, on the right, where the graphics were removed and how dramatic the discolation is present.
Thanks in Advance,
Zebulon
I have recently removed the vinyl graphics from my 1999 Fleetwood Bounder motorhome that were very cracked and faded. Upon the removal of the graphics, I discovered how discolored the balance of the gelcoat was in contrast to the white gelcoat under the graphics. The uncovered gelcoat is yellowed, but otherwise not in bad condition. I have always waxed with Meguiars Cleaner Wax and thought it looked great until now. The finish is not chalky unless you push your finger quite hard against the surface and then you will get a residue from the finish. I have not waxed in about a year and I new it was due but wanted to remove the graphics first.
I have purchased a Porter-Cable r/o sander/polisher, wool bonnets, polishing bonnets and the Meguiars Fiberglass Restoration System. I have used the Oxidization Remover #49 on a wool bonnet, a setting of 4 on the polisher with no color change at all. Following the instructions exactly, the remover is definately smoothing out the surface and leaving quite a good shine, just not removing the yellow discoloation.
I have read many of the posts in the RV section of the forum and have read so many different recommendations that it leaves me a bit perplexed. I would appreciate any suggestions from anyone who has had experience with this type of situation and know what worked for them. I know there are stronger products but I don't want to use more than I need.
I have attached a photo that shows the slideout on the left which is not oxidized and the main body of the RV on the right. You can also see, on the right, where the graphics were removed and how dramatic the discolation is present.
Thanks in Advance,
Zebulon
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