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Old 12-12-2017, 08:57 AM   #1
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oxidation

Had fifth wheel washed and waxed. Cleaning man says I have some oxidation. Suggested he can remove it for a lot of money. Can't I use something to remove it for a lot less? Anybody removed oxidation from fifth wheel? It can't be too bad, the fifth wheel is only three years old.
 
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Old 12-12-2017, 02:18 PM   #2
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Anybody with a power polisher, ladder, time on their hands, and any of several polish compound brands can polish their own RV. I prefer Meguiar's, but there are several other good brands of polish. Watch out for your decals when you have the polisher spinning.
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Old 12-12-2017, 02:51 PM   #3
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I agree with what dieselguy said about polishing also carefuller not to burn through the Jill-coat ether. I use a marine grad polish on are rig I think it lasts longer and it is maid for Jill-coat finish's like on a boat also be vary care full on the ladder when your using the
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Old 12-13-2017, 07:01 AM   #4
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Nu finish. Yea i know its going to cause a discussion, but in Florida sunshine, Nu finish is my choice and it works
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Old 01-04-2018, 04:04 PM   #5
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I use Protect All Fiberglass Oxidation Remover & Color Restorer. Found it works better by hand than by machine. Once complete, I use Protect All All-Surface Care with Carnauba Wax. These two products when used together completely restored our faded trailer back to its original shine, and 3 years later, it still looks good. It is a lot of work to do the job by hand, but it was worth the extra effort for the results I got. I did use an oscillating wax machine to apply the All-Surface Care product.

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Old 01-04-2018, 07:50 PM   #6
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I got tired and my arms began to throb just thinking of that...
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Old 01-05-2018, 06:52 AM   #7
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I got tired and my arms began to throb just thinking of that...
Yep, I retired so I wouldn't have to work anymore!
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Old 01-05-2018, 03:52 PM   #8
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Yep, I retired so I wouldn't have to work anymore!
Agree! Motto number 2; "I'm REtired, not supposed to GET tired".
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Old 01-05-2018, 06:56 PM   #9
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We have never waxed a RV we let others do it
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Old 01-05-2018, 07:33 PM   #10
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We have never waxed a RV we let others do it
The guys come to the CG in FL and do a better job from roof to tires than I can, $4 for wash or $10 wash/wax per foot.
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Old 01-30-2018, 07:14 PM   #11
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Only you rich folk can afford that. LOL That's at least $400 to wash and wax. Takes me around a six pack, but I can get it done in a half a day.
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Old 02-02-2018, 07:02 PM   #12
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I use a product called DriWash n Guard. Have used it on filthy Semi trailers, WOW! Spray on and wipe off. Order from DWG international.com. Pin173077. Use driwash or oxygone.
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