Shining a dull motorhome (1 Viewer)

[glyn83]

Hi this is my first post but I have seen that you funsters know everything so here goes my rapido is looking very tired the paint work is dull and the stripes are faded I have already bought the stripes but I need a business to do the detailing I saw on another website about using WD40 to get the shine back has anybody tried this

 

[David and Sally]

restoring shine to Front GRP panel

Can any one give us a hint on how to restore the shine to a GRP front panel on a 4 year old Geist? it belongs to our friends and they remarked how much duller their front panel looked compared to ours. We think the previous owners may have used it abroad a lot and it might be due to the sun? The...

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Just found this. Might help.

There was a similar thread on here recently. Worth a search

What Polish?

Hi I’ve looked through the threads and will order some 476 wax but what polish should I get to use with a Bosch polisher prior to waxing please? thanks Mike

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[Dazza 6863]

Hi Glyn,
get some silky and apply after washing & drying.... using a damp cloth put on a small area and buff off, works well on windows as well.

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[flatpackchicken]

I don’t think WD40 is good for bodywork!!!!! (I may be wrong) but if it’s that bad you need to go and get it done by a professional polisher who knows what they are doing, it does cost a lot of money about £300 give or take on size of Mh but well worth the money in the resulting beautiful finish. I had mine done last year (Sep) and it’s still lovely and shinny !!!!!!!
although you live up in north wales area you may want to consider having a little jaunt away to Nottinghan area where LG polishers are a chap called Liam who takes pride in the finish of his work and has been doing mhs fir over 10 years so he knows a bit or two about the game. I will forward his contact details if you want ok Good luck
phone No 07709 924030

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

Hello, and welcome. In my experience W.D. has many useful qualities, but as a lasting lustre liquid is lacking longevity.
In the trade it's also known as LBS, or liquid bull s%$t. The top oxidised layer of paint has to be removed,not to fiercely, just enough to let the old girl sparkle again. Good luck.
Mike

 

[David and Sally]

Used to use this on my boat

Owatrol Gelcoat Surface Restorer 500ml Polytrol

Gelcoat Restorer is a deep penetrating oil that penetrates deep into gelcoat to re-wet the pigment and so restore the dull, faded look of the gelcoat

www.marinesuppliesdirect.co.uk

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[glyn83]

I don’t think WD40 is good for bodywork!!!!! (I may be wrong) but if it’s that bad you need to go and get it done by a professional polisher who knows what they are doing, it does cost a lot of money about £300 give or take on size of Mh but well worth the money in the resulting beautiful finish. I had mine done last year (Sep) and it’s still lovely and shinny !!!!!!!
although you live up in north wales area you may want to consider having a little jaunt away to Nottinghan area where LG polishers are a chap called Liam who takes pride in the finish of his work and has been doing mhs fir over 10 years so he knows a bit or two about the game. I will forward his contact details if you want ok Good luck
phone No 07709 924030

Thanks I will be in touch do you think he would be willing to do the stripes as well

 

[flatpackchicken]

Thanks I will be in touch do you think he would be willing to do the stripes as well

Don’t know ask him !!!!!!! If not he may know a man who can near him lol
Good luck
Have a look at his link on fb great pics see fir yourself

LG Auto Care

LG Auto Care, East Retford. 2,039 likes · 4 talking about this. LG Auto Care is a specialist caravan and motorhome valeting service specialising in machine polishin

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[fat haggis]

This is the stuff you want. It takes away the cloudy finish and works a treat. Brought my Hymer back to new look
Meguiar's Marine RV 45 High Gloss Boat Polish M4516 473ml Amazon product ASIN B0000AXMDP