Re: What's the siding? Fiberglass? How to fix?
That's a goner sorry to say. Even if managed to pull up anyshine it will revert back in 2 to 3 months.But do it anyway cause its a improvement.I would of used collinite preclean polish and top it off with fleetwax.All by hand to much heat from the pads may mat the finish leaving it dull and cloudy.
Re: What's the siding? Fiberglass? How to fix?
Thanks, GSKR. I am going to work on it anyway. Guess it can't hurt. My products arrive Thursday so I'll give it a shot.
Re: What's the siding? Fiberglass? How to fix?
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BillE
Welllll, that answers 'that' question---tis fiberglass.
Thanx for posting the pics.
Bill
That's what I thought because of the fibers but it didn't show up in the ordinal pic. Thanks for taking a look:xyxthumbs:
Re: What's the siding? Fiberglass? How to fix?
Hey Teri.
As a guy that has worked on fiberglass boat hulls for over 20 years, I can tell you the 'glass and whatever paint and/or gelcoat used is pretty much shot.
As mentioned above, it will more than likely look better after you apply a bit of product to it, but will very quickly reabsorb into the porous surface.
If I were to make a suggestion, it would be to do a test spot like Mike P mentioned, then wait a few days or even a week to see if it lasts.
Better to find out you wasted 30 minutes on a lost cause rather than a couple of days.
JMO, and just trying to save you some time. :)
Re: What's the siding? Fiberglass? How to fix?
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PaulMys
Hey Teri.
As a guy that has worked on fiberglass boat hulls for over 20 years, I can tell you the 'glass and whatever paint and/or gelcoat used is pretty much shot.
As mentioned above, it will more than likely look better after you apply a bit of product to it, but will very quickly reabsorb into the porous surface.
If I were to make a suggestion, it would be to do a test spot like Mike P mentioned, then wait a few days or even a week to see if it lasts.
Better to find out you wasted 30 minutes on a lost cause rather than a couple of days.
JMO, and just trying to save you some time. :)
Thanks, Paul. I will do exactly that. You're right, I don't need to spend time on it if it's not going to last any time. I'm taking care of my 84 (almost) aunt with advanced Alzheimer's and time is pretty thin. I want to do it, too for my sanity:bash:
What's left of it anyway. Thank you, again. I really appreciate all the great feedback. Teri
Re: What's the siding? Fiberglass? How to fix?
Update: First, I can’t believe it’s been over a year since I started this thread! Wow. I’ll finish this up by saying that the HDspeed worked well. I did another pass last October. The guy I sold it to finally picked it up a ew months ago. The shine was still there but, as others had posted, I don’t think it would have lasted long. I wasn’t going to work my butt off for someone that will not keep up the maintenance so that’s that.
I do want to make sure to tell everyone that helped me out on this a big thank you! I’ve learned so much from you all and appreciate all the help! I’m going to focus on my truck now as soon as all the rain stops. :buffing:
Re: What's the siding? Fiberglass? How to fix?
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Old Girl
Update: First, I can’t believe it’s been over a year since I started this thread! Wow.
I do want to make sure to tell everyone that helped me out on this a big thank you!
I’ve learned so much from you all and appreciate all the help!
I’m going to focus on my truck now as soon as all the rain stops. :buffing:
Thanks for the update!
:dblthumb2:
Re: What's the siding? Fiberglass? How to fix?
Thanks, Mike. I certainly appreciate all your help as well. I like that HD speed!
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Old Girl
Thanks, Mike. I certainly appreciate all your help as well. I like that HD speed!
Always great to have more members post questions.
Be sure to post any future questions while tackling your autos!
Re: What's the siding? Fiberglass? How to fix?
Yes! I’m going to work on my red Toyota after the rains. Here’s the plan: wash thoroughly, Clay (if needed), polish and seal. This time around I’m going to use Meguiars #105, #205 and 21. I’m interested in how that turns out. Should be good and I just got the GG 6” and some lake country thin pro pads. I’m excited!