R-pod Owners Forum : Dull fiberglass https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Dull fiberglass Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:26:19 +0000 Sat, 29 May 2021 13:43:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14635 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Dull fiberglass : Check out OPTIMUM gelcoat restorer.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142937#142937 Author: karllindgren
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Posted: 29 May 2021 at 1:43pm

Check out OPTIMUM gelcoat restorer. It will restore your gelcoat with no buffing. Great products]]> Sat, 29 May 2021 13:43:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142937#142937 Dull fiberglass : John I called Zymol and she... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142698#142698 Author: SC for Huskers
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Posted: 20 May 2021 at 6:00pm

John

I called Zymol and she recommended the "Detail"wax.  So I ordered because she had a discount code which saved 40%!!! I wasn't so terribly smart in school when it came to weights and measures, butI know 40% is a heck of a deal.

cost + shipping= over $20. Small price to pay for a nice shinny top.




Did I tell ya I wasn't the brightest student.  OK everyone,, HA HA HA

]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 18:00:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142698#142698 Dull fiberglass : I just watched a video by a professional... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142578#142578 Author: 1nana2many
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Posted: 17 May 2021 at 5:41pm

I just watched a video by a professional boat repairman, who changed from Meguiar’s Extreme Oxidation buffing compound to Total Boat Total Buff for removing sanding marks on his repairs using a wool buffing pad at a low speed on an electric buffer. He showed several samples using down to 400 grit sanding paper. It took two times to bring back the shine on the 400 grit sanding swirls, but he was shocked by how good it was. I have heard excellent reviews on Total Boat products for other things and this has convinced me to give this a try. You need to follow it with a wax. Total boat will give you a 10% off your first order is you give them your email. I have always loved Meguiar products, but I am giving this a shot. I am not affiliated in any way. TotalBoat.com]]> Mon, 17 May 2021 17:41:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142578#142578 Dull fiberglass : Original formula Cleaner Wax.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142573#142573 Author: john in idaho
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Posted: 17 May 2021 at 12:47pm

Original formula Cleaner Wax.  I think it was originally from europe, but what ever it is it is just magic.  I have never tried just the cleaner, but it may be a bit more heavy duty.  I can recall the days when one would go thru a whole stack of rags with "pre wax cleaner".  Not any more.........]]> Mon, 17 May 2021 12:47:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142573#142573 Dull fiberglass : John...I see there are several... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142563#142563 Author: EchoGale
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Posted: 17 May 2021 at 9:20am

John...I see there are several Zymol products.  Which do you use for oxidized paint?  Thanks.]]> Mon, 17 May 2021 09:20:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142563#142563 Dull fiberglass : Get a bottle of Zymol. Works wonders... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142561#142561 Author: john in idaho
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Posted: 17 May 2021 at 9:13am

Get a bottle of Zymol.  Works wonders on oxidized paint.  I use it on my antique cars, sewing machines, etc.  Don't know what it is but it WORKS.  Feeds the paint somehow - rags stay quite clean.


]]> Mon, 17 May 2021 09:13:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142561#142561 Dull fiberglass : Polishing compound will help.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142559#142559 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 17 May 2021 at 8:48am

Polishing compound will help. It will be a lot of work, even if you have a random orbital polisher. I noticed the same on ours. I went to wash it and it looked like there was dirt embedded in the gel coat. I was able to wash it off, but the roof and front looked dull.

I used Turtle Wax Clean Finish Polishing Compound UPC 0746600141772 with an AutoSpa 6" Polisher, model 94000ASWDI. I used the foam bonnet for applying and finished with a microfiber buffing pad. I found it easier to wash the residue off before the final polishing. I only did the front for now. I will have to do the roof. However, I did finish the job with a coat of Protect-All. I can see that I will have to repeat that more frequently.

When I can, I will use the polishing compound on the roof also. I think I might want to get the larger polisher before doing so.
]]> Mon, 17 May 2021 08:48:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142559#142559 Dull fiberglass : Hi ya'l, Ok, took my 2017... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14635&PID=142552#142552 Author: SC for Huskers
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Posted: 16 May 2021 at 8:50pm

Hi ya'l,  Ok, took my 2017 out of the HOA parking lot and started to get ready for the first trip since the **** pandemic.  Thus it has been over a year sitting and baking in the South Carolina sun.  When I put it in storage i used that blue Wash n Wax, but it didn't keep it protected. Now i have a dull roof and the Wash n Wax isnt bringing it alive. I found behind the spare tire  the light gray color is coming off and it looks like the light gray may have been painted on or maybe touched up.  So what do I do now to protect the top and get a shine back?
Thanks for listening,

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