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06-23-2012, 04:15 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Dallas Center
Posts: 25
M.O.C. #12187
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Gel Coat Sealer/Wax
I have searched and find information that is about 2-years old on the forum. Wondering if there is any new and better product/technology out there for waxing or sealing the exterior gel coat. Being the first time for me not sure what product to use. I did research Perma Shield and if I read it right it requires 2 coats after the wash. That seems like a lot of ladder time. BTW, do you guys avoid or apply this stuff to the rubber seals as well?
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06-23-2012, 04:34 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Saint Augustine
Posts: 50
M.O.C. #11321
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I use ZEP on the boat and the fiver, have for years. Get it squeaky clean then apply with a microfiber cloth and let dry. No buffing and it dries pretty quick. It is a polymer, so no yellow with age. Lasts from 6 mo to a year. It will also seal up gaskets around the slides, though I use a conditioner spray.
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06-24-2012, 03:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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I have had great luck with NuPolish. For rubber seals, I use 303
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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06-24-2012, 03:27 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: North Port
Posts: 271
M.O.C. #10954
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Im getting ready to try some woody-wax, the kind you spray on the brush when the camper is still wet.
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2019 F-450 w/ airbags and 25k BW Companion
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06-24-2012, 08:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,707
M.O.C. #7992
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I use Turtle wash and wax. Been using it for 6.5 years and the rig still looks great. Easy to use with no rubbing or buffing. Have never waxed the rig but then it is stored inside. Have another friend that does the same with his 12 year old motor home. Still looks great and it sits outside. Jim
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2009 Ram 2500
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06-25-2012, 09:53 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Moultonborough
Posts: 449
M.O.C. #3268
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Look at McGuire's wax for RV and Boats
There is a compound to remove the chalk on the gel-coat and then the wax that they have has a oil in to replenish the oils in the gel coat.
Our is a 05 and the front and back look like they are new.
Then use the cananuba wax on the sides.
It takes some time to do it, but if you are going to do it , do it right.
Boats and RV are gel coat, so look at products that are for gel coat.
I am sorry there is no easy trick, just elbow time required.
E. Sven
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06-26-2012, 03:08 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Indian Land
Posts: 297
M.O.C. #9730
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