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Old 07-10-2017, 09:35 AM   #1
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Need help with gel coat...

Hi all. While getting our Montana into a state camp ground site I had a tree branch drag down the side of our rig. It left a mark, which I have managed to remove with a rubbing compound, but I think the gel coat has been removed in the process. What do you recommend I can put on and then buff up to make this go away? (Only our 2nd time out in the rig, very pissed I damaged it already...). Thanks in advance...
 
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Old 07-10-2017, 11:44 AM   #2
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Hi all. While getting our Montana into a state camp ground site I had a tree branch drag down the side of our rig. It left a mark, which I have managed to remove with a rubbing compound, but I think the gel coat has been removed in the process. What do you recommend I can put on and then buff up to make this go away? (Only our 2nd time out in the rig, very pissed I damaged it already...). Thanks in advance...
You didn't remove the gel coat, if you did there would be a bigger mess, (like a deep gouge).
A more aggressive compound and a buffer may be the answer but use caution.

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If your rubbing compound removed the scratch but leaves it dull looking, follow up with a polishing compound which has less abrasive and the shine should return.
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Old 07-10-2017, 01:26 PM   #4
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If your rubbing compound removed the scratch but leaves it dull looking, follow up with a polishing compound which has less abrasive and the shine should return.
Thanks for the advice - sounds like what I need to do - do you have a polishing compound you would recommend?
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I prefer Meguiars but most any will do the job. Good luck.
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I prefer Meguiars but most any will do the job. Good luck.
Thanks - will get some and see what happens with it this weekend.
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Rubbing alcohol.
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you can use some 2000 grit sand paper and rub it out with compound if its deep
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Old 07-15-2017, 03:10 PM   #9
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Hi all - thanks for the help on this. The Meguiars 67 has helped a lot - most of the marks are not gone. I have a few scratches that have actually dug into the material, so I will need to take some of that 2000 grit paper to get them out. For now though it looks much better.
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