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Fiberglass oxidation

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Topic: Fiberglass oxidation

Posted By: Jenga Jack
Subject: Fiberglass oxidation
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2026 at 2:51pm

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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Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2026 at 3:27pm

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

Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2026 at 8:08pm

Originally posted by gpokluda

Most any car wax will work. I used a Meguiar's wax after I removed the oxidation. Some folks swear by ceramic coatings.

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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God's pod
'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."

Posted By: Jenga Jack
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2026 at 8:13pm

Thank you Podders, I will give it a try.

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2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod"
following a 2015 4Runner wherever it may wander

Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2026 at 2:06pm

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

Posted By: Jenga Jack
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2026 at 1:56pm

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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2014 R-Pod 178 aka the "Kobra Pod"
following a 2015 4Runner wherever it may wander

Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 22 Apr 2026 at 5:33pm

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

Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2026 at 5:24pm

Originally posted by gpokluda

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.

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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God's pod
'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."

Posted By: IL-Podders
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2026 at 4:06pm

What did you use to eliminate the oxidations?

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Marv-N-Kathy
2015 179 RPod
2016 Chevy Tahoe

Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 01 Jun 2026 at 8:41pm

I used Meguiar's #50 Cleaner Wax for RVs and Boats. My oxidation was light. They sell heavier duty products for heavy oxidation.

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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023)
2022 Escape 5.0TA
2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB
Honda SCL500

Posted By: IL-Podders
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2026 at 10:50am

Thanks

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Marv-N-Kathy
2015 179 RPod
2016 Chevy Tahoe