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Jenga Jack 
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 Topic: Fiberglass oxidationPosted: 20 Apr 2026 at 2:51pm |
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The front of our R-Pod had oxidation from too much sun. I've removed it with a McGuires product. Any suggestions on wax/sealant to use to protect the "raw" fiberglass? And best way to apply?
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2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod"
following a 2015 4Runner wherever it may wander |
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gpokluda
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Posted: 20 Apr 2026 at 3:27pm |
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Most any car wax will work. I used a Meguiar's wax after I removed the oxidation. Some folks swear by ceramic coatings.
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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Honda SCL500 |
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jato
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Posted: 20 Apr 2026 at 8:08pm |
Agree with gpokluda. I use Meguiar's Ceramic on my 177. Does a fantastic job, leaves a finish that is 'baby butt' smooth and shiny as well.
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'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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Jenga Jack
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Posted: 20 Apr 2026 at 8:13pm |
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Thank you Podders, I will give it a try.
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2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod"
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 21 Apr 2026 at 2:06pm |
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For the record, it's not actually fiberglass, but the gel coat.
The Meguiars is still a good solution.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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Jenga Jack
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Posted: 22 Apr 2026 at 1:56pm |
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I just Googled Meguiar's Ceramic and results gave a variety of options, all containing the word Ceramic in the description. Did you find any specific one the worked well? This will be the first application after removing the oxidation.
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gpokluda
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Posted: 22 Apr 2026 at 5:33pm |
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After I removed the oxidation, I used Mequiar's Mirror Glaze, only because I had a bunch of it. Once I used that up, I bought some Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax.
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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Honda SCL500 |
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jato
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Posted: 25 Apr 2026 at 5:24pm |
This product used to come in a florescent green bottle, but the last couple of years it now comes in a blue spray bottle. Works great! First app. (do this out of the sun in the shade) with the surface wet, lightly spray on (don't allow to dry) and wipe off. 2nd app. lightly spray on surface and hose off with a stream of water then dry off with a clean towel. Simple and gives a great finish.
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'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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