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Toy-Hauler 5'ver w/ Gel Coat, oxidation removal
So I'm about to get started on this rather large job. We have a 2006 Weekend Warrior LE 3305. Gel coat all around, and it's looking rather rough. About a month ago, I received some counselling from an RV detailer who is a member here. From what he told me, coupled with what I read, I purchased a HF rottary buffer (only to be used on the trailer) and some products that were recommended by some gel-coat (boat) experts in my area. Gonna start working on it tomorrow. Just prepping the thread. Start / IP / Finished pics will be posted along with my comments and what I learned.
BTW - Very excited. I did two test sections tonight with the compound. One on the nose-cap and one on the side. Less than 30 seconds of buffing for each section. Wiped clean with an old MF, and they both looked fantastic! The gel-coat literally looks brand new, and that's without a shiny, protective LSP. My cart is loaded and ready for action. Will update when I have some good show-and-tell.
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Re: Toy-Hauler 5'ver w/ Gel Coat, oxidation removal
Make sure you take and post tons of pics!
Brandon Gardner
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Superior Auto Detailing, LLC.
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Re: Toy-Hauler 5'ver w/ Gel Coat, oxidation removal
keep us informed, the HF unit has my attention since I bought one for small boat use
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Re: Toy-Hauler 5'ver w/ Gel Coat, oxidation removal
So we'll give this a shot since my other camera is giving me fits. Plenty of pics, but there is an issue with them. Here is what I accomplished today.
First pic: Nose is finished. Shiny and smooth.
Second Pic: Compounding complete on the very forward end.
Third pic: Compounding 50/50 under the front window.
Sunshyne: The HF buffer/wool pads I purchased work great. No issues.
Mike: Yep, using wool pads and cleaning after every section per the expert instruction from AG pros and members. I don't have a spur, so I'm using the old flat-tip screwdriver method, and it's working fine for now. Will have to get a spur for later.
I have a bunch more pics, and I will get them up when I get it figured out. Also, work delays happened on account of rain this afternoon (Grrrrr). Back at it tomorrow morning.
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Re: Toy-Hauler 5'ver w/ Gel Coat, oxidation removal
Look'n good. Remember paint is usually thinner on these than on cc cars.
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Ralph
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Re: Toy-Hauler 5'ver w/ Gel Coat, oxidation removal
Alright, status update. Finished the driver's side of the trailer, and the rear as well this weekend. Looking fantastic so far.
First pic: My ghetto detail cart. It was free, so no complaints here.
Second pic: The products I am using (recommended by boat people in Charleston). They are producing fantastic results so far.
Other various pre and post pics. Due to the rain on Friday, I ended up being about 5 hours behind. I refused to finish today (Sunday), so I could have some family time before the week starts. Will break it up and finish the door-side of the trailer this week during the evenings. Once I'm done polishing, I know a giant bottle of APC and a scrub brush that have a date with various items on the outside of this trailer.
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Congrats on getting it done! Those are some big jobs man - I bet you are sore!
Bates Detailing
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Re: Toy-Hauler 5'ver w/ Gel Coat, oxidation removal
Originally Posted by B&B Tennessee
Congrats on getting it done! Those are some big jobs man - I bet you are sore!
Thanks B&B. I am sore. hehe Not quite finished, but I'll get the door-side started and finished this week, at a non-rushed pace.
Spurious thought: I can't imagine trying to do this without a Rotary and a DA. That would kill someone!
I'll post a hooked up pic after I get it done and washed up. Maybe even some trip pics if I can get that on the calender.
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Re: Toy-Hauler 5'ver w/ Gel Coat, oxidation removal
Originally Posted by ShawnCT450R
Thanks B&B. I am sore. hehe Not quite finished, but I'll get the door-side started and finished this week, at a non-rushed pace.
HA - I feel dumb lol...... I went straight to the pics instead of reading the last story - well good luck on finishing man
Bates Detailing
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