How do you keep your fiberglass van from dulling from the sun?
Lady Silver said
11:23 PM Jan 28, 2013
Hi all......I'm new to the site so please bear with me a moment. My partner and I have a 2008 Jayco Sterling poptop. Unfortunately it has to be parked in the driveway without cover, and taking the brunt of the West Australian sun. We have had it covered during winter, but for the last few months the cover has been off. My point is that the front dulls very badly and even a light polish doesn't really bring it up.....more often than not I have to use a cutting compound to remove the dead finish. Of course I only use a fiberglass wash and polish that I got from BCF. My question to you all is......do any of you have any better ideas on maintaining it's shine..??
Silver
aussietraveller said
01:03 AM Jan 29, 2013
Hi Lady Silver and a very warm welcome to the Forum, we have a fibreglass van and have had the same experience I have tried a number of so called fibreglass safe polishes as well with similar results to you I have just recently purchased a polish that was recommended by a detailer called Collinites Insulator Wax number 845 which is manufactured by Collinite Corporation in the USA and available through carcareproducts.com.au for $32.95, I have not yet used it on the van but it has put an unbelievable shine on the Pajero.I will be doing the van in near future but prior to polishing will use a light cutting fluid to get rid of road grime etc
The detailer also suggested using Maguires quick detailer every so often to help protest the surface after using Collinites You only need to apply sparingly and it is easy on and easy off.
I will be interested to see other comments from members who are a very helpful bunch
Birdy1710 said
01:35 AM Jan 29, 2013
Hi Lady Silver,
I bought a Jayco new 2 years ago, they supplied a bottle of cleaner ( Marine cleaner & wax ) and a bottle of Scotchgard Protecting ( Marine Liquid Wax )
I use them about twice a year so far the van still looks as good as new. they are both easy to use and are made by 3 M. I would think any Jayco dealer would
be able to supply them. Good Luck Dave
Lady Silver said
04:02 AM Jan 29, 2013
Thank you both for your advice.....I will certainly look into both of your suggestions. By the way, are either of your vans under cover, or out in the elements like mine?
nallingtoon said
04:32 AM Jan 29, 2013
we have a jayco with similar problem the BCF stuff hasnt helped much the info about the collinites is very helpful
Cruising Cruze said
07:09 PM Jan 30, 2013
if it is dull use some car cutting compound and after that wash it and dry it
than you apply some polish to it
if it is real bad tke the van to a car detailer would not take them 2 hrs to do the whole van
after that keep up the polish every 2 months or so
I bet it will stay shiny
Regards John
aussietraveller said
07:39 PM Jan 30, 2013
I have been told that if you apply normal car cutting polish or ordinary car polish to a fibreglass caravan it will yellow in the sun and it cannot be rectified you have to use a fibreglass specific polish and there are a number of different brands available.
Lady Silver said
09:05 PM Jan 30, 2013
Yes I agree with you David, regarding using a normal car polish on fibreglass. I have been in contact with Pierre at Carcareproducts re the Collinite, he also suggested using Duragloss 105. It's apparently easy on easy off, plus giving a "wet look" finish. The bonus here is that it can be applied in the sun. The price of the Duragloss is $29.95.
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.
Chris
johnq said
09:29 PM Jan 30, 2013
Solvex will seal and protect longer. Cut back with Mr Buff, a Septone product.
Got a couple of issues with our caravan that needs fixing on warranty. Going to ask them, Jayco, best house keeping products. Sterling 16.52.1 pop top which will include the vinyl pop top. Concerns me, as I will need to get up on a ladder.
Will post what they tell me, but it will be in two or so weeks!
Lady Silver said
06:39 PM Jan 31, 2013
I'll certainly be interested in that Boothie, as I have the same van.
The detailer also suggested using Maguires quick detailer every so often to help protest the surface after using Collinites You only need to apply sparingly and it is easy on and easy off.
I will be interested to see other comments from members who are a very helpful bunch
Hi Lady Silver,
I bought a Jayco new 2 years ago, they supplied a bottle of cleaner ( Marine cleaner & wax ) and a bottle of Scotchgard Protecting ( Marine Liquid Wax )
I use them about twice a year so far the van still looks as good as new. they are both easy to use and are made by 3 M. I would think any Jayco dealer would
be able to supply them. Good Luck Dave
Thank you both for your advice.....I will certainly look into both of your suggestions. By the way, are either of your vans under cover, or out in the elements like mine?
we have a jayco with similar problem the BCF stuff hasnt helped much the info about the collinites is very helpful
if it is dull use some car cutting compound and after that wash it and dry it
than you apply some polish to it
if it is real bad tke the van to a car detailer would not take them 2 hrs to do the whole van
after that keep up the polish every 2 months or so
I bet it will stay shiny
Regards John
Yes I agree with you David, regarding using a normal car polish on fibreglass. I have been in contact with Pierre at Carcareproducts re the Collinite, he also suggested using Duragloss 105. It's apparently easy on easy off, plus giving a "wet look" finish. The bonus here is that it can be applied in the sun. The price of the Duragloss is $29.95.
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.
Chris
Cut back with Mr Buff, a Septone product.
http://www.getprice.com.au/Septone-Mr-Buff-Cutting-Compound-500g-Gpnc_647--54169637.htm
http://www.solvex.com.au/products.html
Got a couple of issues with our caravan that needs fixing on warranty. Going to ask them, Jayco, best house keeping products. Sterling 16.52.1 pop top which will include the vinyl pop top. Concerns me
, as I will need to get up on a ladder
.
Will post what they tell me, but it will be in two or so weeks!