Fiberglass RV Polish and Restoration

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  • čas přidán 1. 10. 2018
  • This is how and what I used to polish and restore the shine to our fiberglass RV. If your RV has oxidation on the surface, looks flat and feels chalky this method may help you restore the shine to your camper.
    ***********Products Used in this video**********
    MICRO-FIBER TOWELS: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
    MCGUIRE'S ONE STEP COMPOUND: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
    BUFFER/POLISHER: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
    FROG TAPE: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
    100% WOOL BUFFING PADS: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
    APPLICATOR PADS: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
    **********Video Recording Equipment********
    MAIN CAMERA: Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera Body w/4K Video (Black)www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
    ALTERNATE CAMERA: Canon PowerShot SX730 Digital Camera w/40x Optical Zoom & 3 Inch Tilt LCD - Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth Enabled (Black)
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    GO PRO HERO 7 BLACK: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
    GO PRO ACCESSORY KIT: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
    **********Our Trailers (current and past)**************************
    - We currently own a 2008 Bigfoot 21RB that we went across country to purchase from a dealer in Pueblo Colorado.
    - We had a 2006 Casita Spirit Deluxe until July 2018 then we bought our Bigfoot.
    - 2002 A-liner until we bought our 2006 Casita Spirit Deluxe in May of 2017.
    **********Social Media Links***************
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Komentáře • 161

  • @tarpbuddy5909
    @tarpbuddy5909 Před 4 lety +11

    Seeing the reflecting of the American Flag on the side of your camper toward the end of the video is proof enough for me. I will need to give that compound a try on mine. Thanks for sharing

  • @dakmack7154
    @dakmack7154 Před 4 lety +3

    You answered many questions for me on which product to use. Thank you, Sir!

  • @Holaroznic1
    @Holaroznic1 Před 3 lety +3

    Wow! Did not know you could polish the roof. Great info for the DIYer. Thanks!

  • @DF-et4gs
    @DF-et4gs Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for making this!
    I have a 2018 Forest River product that has some chalking on the nose cap this year. I had been using spray waxes and hand buffing it out but that didn't work this time.
    I'm going to have to follow your excellent video instructions and invest in the right tools to address it before it becomes really bad.

  • @530Sharis
    @530Sharis Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you so very much! I could see the extreme difference. I’ve been searching for products, tools, and instructions to do this. I found them all in your video. Thank you again so very much. Now I have the confidence and knowledge to do it. God bless you for taking the time to make this video.

  • @kenhuth1762
    @kenhuth1762 Před rokem +6

    Thanks for the video. I just did my Oliver this weekend with the One step. The front was pretty oxidized and it turned out great. I heard somewhere that after the one step you should wax it to preserve the shine longer. I used the Meguiars caranuba pure wax to finish the job.

  • @twobee10001
    @twobee10001 Před 5 lety +8

    Excellent video. At first I thought that despite your efforts you wouldn't be able to capture the high gloss that you achieved due to the bright sky, but your many camera angles really showed the difference!

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi James Kieffner, I wish I had filmed the video when I polished the sides of the camper but I didn't. So the only unpolished area I had was the roof. It was kind of a challenge to get the roof to show the high gloss. Thanks for watching and commenting ~ Todd

  • @countrybumpkinreporter1245

    Good to know ! You could see the shine at the end of the camper . Thank you for sharing!

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety +1

      Pam Beralek, thank you. It took us some experimenting but we figured out the formula to shine it up and wanted to share it with everyone. Hopefully it will save some people time and money.

  • @davidbarbour9929
    @davidbarbour9929 Před 3 lety +2

    Fantastic information and demonstration. Thanks for posted, it's just what I was looking.

  • @tykwando44
    @tykwando44 Před 3 lety

    Hello, I recently watched your video to remove some oxidation on the top of my front cap of my 2014 Keystone Sprinter. I used the one-step #67 as you recommended and could not believe how effortless it was to make it look new again. I worked in small areas so it took me longer than it probably should have but I am super impressed. I then lightly buffed the area with a carnauba wax to put a layer on top. Very happy. Thank you for sharing!

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 3 lety

      Hi Jim Syvrud, I'm happy to hear it worked out for you and thanks for letting me know. That stuff sure impressed me. Thanks for watching!

  • @webcompanion
    @webcompanion Před 5 lety +11

    I used the #67 and a wool pad on my random orbit polisher on my travel trailer. This RV had oxidation (chalking) of the fiberglass as well as some minor black streaks. It took all that off and left a beautiful shine! I'm so happy with it! Thanks for these tips!!

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety +1

      John W thank you, I am glad that these tips helped you. Thanks for watching our video. ~Carla

    • @CrazyCanadian5555
      @CrazyCanadian5555 Před 5 lety +2

      We just go a 30 Bigfoot and it's so bad never being polished or kept up, I was going to pay guys to do it but might takle myself one bit at a time. Thank you for the video and tips. 👍👍👍

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety +3

      CrazyCanadian it isn't easy work but it is satisfying once you finish the job. Good luck if you decide to tackle it yourself! Thanks for watching!

  • @wireman4545
    @wireman4545 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks very much for taking the time to make this video. I just purchased an 1976 trillium trailer that has a super dull finish and will definately try this.

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety

      wireman4545, the Trilliums are very cool. We just saw one at the Florida Egg Rally and S'more last week. I hope this method and product work as good for you as it did for us. Thanks so much for watching our video! ~Carla and Todd

    • @johnpearce6004
      @johnpearce6004 Před 5 lety +1

      let me know how it works for out i just got a 1980 bigfoot fiberglass trailer that is very dull aswell

  • @alonabullock5427
    @alonabullock5427 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for a grate help on this, I have a Jayco 2004 van it had no shine when I just Brouth it then I was looking at your home work on polishing your van so that's how I started. I got the Meguiars Oxidation Remover Heavy Duty Cleaner it didn't seem to work that good I was not happy with this so I tried a little patch with 600 wet and dry with heaps of soap wash it with clean water then hit it with the foam Buff and wow what a difference a Big shine came up very happy . When I went to But one-step cut-polish can't get this in Australia so I done this with Meguiars Oxidation Remover then the Meguiars Boat Caravan High Gloss Polish with wool pad and it looks like a new van now. ( For Bad Oxidation this idea works and it will make you Happy with your hard work ) So thanks again for your help on this.

  • @jeepmor
    @jeepmor Před 2 lety +1

    Just used Meguiars 67 on our trailer today. I have some polishing learning curve, but it looks much better and is now sealed with some Jay Leno Radiant spray on ceramic. First try with this Leno product. I'll revisit in a couple months considering our spot bakes the front in the sun. The rest of trailer holds up well oxidation wise.
    I over wetted a pad and made a mess. That took two passes, but still see some blotchiness. Have to work on my low speed and high speed routine. Looking back, I needed more of the high speed finishing step. All good though, much better and I think Leno's ceramics are going to hold up better than the carnauba type waxes, and leaves no residues. Really like that about spray on products.
    Appreciate the video, learned plenty.

  • @stephenmiller661
    @stephenmiller661 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow, this is exactly what I have been looking for--thanks for the great demo!

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety

      Thanks Stephen, Hopefully it'll help you and many other folks out. I hope y'all are doing well. Thanks for watching!

  • @johnboy5632
    @johnboy5632 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I have the same Product....... you can't go wrong with Meguair's compounds. Thanks man for the upload! Great job! 👏

  • @telcobilly
    @telcobilly Před 8 měsíci +1

    Fantastic information. I have a fiberglass slide in utility body which made into a camper. It's 11 ears old and sprnt most of its life outside. I'm definitely going to try that product.

  • @jackiemiiers9845
    @jackiemiiers9845 Před rokem +1

    I could really see it, and I know when you saw what a difference the sides looked like, you thought of a video, great work, exactly what I was looking to find out . I really want to find one on designing with fiberglass, to make something like your front area on your camper, but more to change and add diminsion to my top slope design.

  • @boatrvme8478
    @boatrvme8478 Před 3 lety +1

    We can see it fine! Good job!

  • @dennisbeauchamp6193
    @dennisbeauchamp6193 Před 5 lety +5

    nice demo. appreciate you showing how to do this.

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety

      @Dennis Beauchamp thank you. Todd said it was a lot of hard work to polish the entire Big Foot but worth the effort for sure. Thanks for watching! ~Carla

  • @christyhardwick8744
    @christyhardwick8744 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for this! I know what I'm going to buy today and what I'll be doing this weekend

    • @christyhardwick8744
      @christyhardwick8744 Před 4 lety +2

      As mentioned......I worked on the RV today with this stuff. I wish I could show a picture here! Holy Moly!!!! Stuff works awesome. I did my entire roof and the front so far and I still have about a half bottle left. Two thumbs up!

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 4 lety +1

      Hi Christy Hardwick, That's awesome, I'm glad to hear the One Step Compound and Polish worked for you. It's nice to hear when videos help other people. Thanks for letting us know and thanks for watching!

  • @JustPeaceLoveAndKindness
    @JustPeaceLoveAndKindness Před 4 lety +4

    Hige difference....before and after. Thanks for the video!!

  • @beltranroberto50
    @beltranroberto50 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for your helpful information 👍I'm going to do this 😀

  • @RickMartinYouTube
    @RickMartinYouTube Před 3 lety

    very helpful thanks - didn't even think of using safety glass with the buffer - (duh for me)....thanks for the reminder there too

  • @skytalker73
    @skytalker73 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow. Looks great. Thanks for the video.

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety

      Maynard Waters thanks for watching and commenting. ~ Todd

  • @barrytimm5497
    @barrytimm5497 Před 3 lety +2

    Great info and video, thank you!!!

  • @richio1763
    @richio1763 Před 5 lety +1

    Looks great! Thanks for the information!

  • @patlsmith404
    @patlsmith404 Před 3 lety +1

    Only one I haven’t tried...so I’ll try that! Thanks.😎

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 3 lety

      I hope it works for you. Thanks for watching!

  • @augiemattheiss
    @augiemattheiss Před 5 lety +3

    Great video, I could clearly see the huge difference on the roof, thanks for posting. I am wondering about the really easy to use car SiO2 sealants and their ability to prevent oxidation. They are so easy to wipe on a car, I have just started using them, no knowledge on their use on fiberglass but they are laughably easy to use compared to many traditional waxes.

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety

      We have used those type of waxes after our initial polish and they seem to be holding up so far. We'll let you know. Thanks for watching!

  • @susun9susun
    @susun9susun Před 4 lety +1

    Great video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @peggyjensen294
    @peggyjensen294 Před 4 lety

    👍 vid. Excellent content and very helpful. Thank you

  • @musclecarappraisal
    @musclecarappraisal Před 4 lety +3

    Looking awesome

  • @wadeweisz3976
    @wadeweisz3976 Před 5 lety +2

    Great video! Exactly what I was looking for

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety

      Hi Wade Weisz, Glad to know the video was what you were looking for. I hope it helps your polishing. Thanks for commenting and watching.

    • @wadeweisz3976
      @wadeweisz3976 Před 5 lety +1

      @@RunawayRoses it worked great. However, I had some issues with the buffer. Out of the box there is a loud clanging sound that is probably bad bearings. Also, it doesn't hold the RPMs very well at low speed when making contact with the RV surface. But it's super cheap and I got thru my RV and also used it on my car so, meh, it's all good! For longer use, I'd recommend a different/better buffer. Thought you might be interested.

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety +1

      Wade Weisz, I apologize but I just saw this comment. We're still learning this CZcams thing but getting there. I'm very sorry about the bad bearings but you might go back to Ironton they would probably warranty it if you asked. We actually got ours from Northern Tool here in Atlanta. When we were shopping for one, it was the only brand we could find at a moments notice. Thanks for letting us know and I'm glad this method worked for you. It isn't easy but the payout is worth it. ~Carla

  • @thomaspritchard6571
    @thomaspritchard6571 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank You Sir for the information!

  • @johndougherty156
    @johndougherty156 Před rokem +1

    Understood your video the best Thanks !!

  • @HEADSPINSTV
    @HEADSPINSTV Před rokem +2

    I will definitely do this to my Rv

  • @bkf8166
    @bkf8166 Před 5 lety +1

    Very nice. Thanks.

  • @moronicmouse4616
    @moronicmouse4616 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for the great video! How often do you replace the wool pad? How do you clean the wool pad? Thanks in advance :-)

  • @bossmonkie
    @bossmonkie Před 3 lety

    Great video, I just bought a fiberglass RV and the roof is badly chalked. I am planning to remove the old (Dicor?0 sealant from around all the penetrations before restoring the roof. Should I put the new sealant on before or after I restore the surface. Just thinking it may adhere better to a surface that has not been polished (but then it was put onto a polished surface at the factory). Also after you finish with the Meguiar 's what do you recommend to put over the top to protect the roof, just any paste wax product?

  • @mobiledetail4you
    @mobiledetail4you Před 5 lety +1

    Nice job! good technique and everything. If you are ever in Seattle area and want to make some money doing this... We use Meguiars exclusively and do this for a living...

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks Mobiledetail1 Seattle, we'll come visit if we ever head up that way. We'd love to camp out west. We may hit you up with some questions about fiberglass restoration sometime soon. ~Carla

  • @Buck1954
    @Buck1954 Před 4 lety

    WOW! That looks great! I have a 42 foot long 5th wheel. I'm taking off all those decals. Then polish it out. Thank you.

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 4 lety

      Hi Brad Taylor, That sounds like a big job. If your taking off decals you might want to get some plastic razor blades if you don't have any already. I use those a lot. They help to keep from scratching the surface. I think we have some on our Runaway Roses amazon page or you can just look them up on amazon. Thanks for watching!

  • @PSModernKitchens
    @PSModernKitchens Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks that was good...

  • @DANIELROMERO-cv3tu
    @DANIELROMERO-cv3tu Před 5 lety +2

    Very nice, exactly what i have been looking for. Thank you so much.

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety

      DANIEL ROMERO Thank you for nice comment. This product worked very well for us and from the feedback we've gotten, it seems to for everyone who has followed the directions correctly. Thank you for watching!

  • @milesgillie3342
    @milesgillie3342 Před 5 lety +1

    I have a class A motorhome I would like to try this on... what about the basement storage bins that are metal. Can this be used there or will it scratch?

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety

      Hi Miles Gillie, Sorry for taking so long to get back with you. I don't know the answer to your question but I will ask Todd and let you know soon. Thanks for watching! ~Carla

  • @torq21
    @torq21 Před 5 lety +2

    Looks great! I'm looking to polish up our new to us 5th wheel. I'm just wondering, what kind of effort does it take to keep the surface clean and shiny after its polished like this? How often does it need to be washed and waxed and buffed with a buffer like that? Thanks!

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi torq21, I will double check with Todd but we got our Bigfoot last July and we've only polished it like this once and it's still very shiny. It was chalky when we got it so it really made a HUGE difference. We do try to wash it when we return from our camping trips but so far we haven't waxed it yet. We need to do that this year to keep it up. It's garage kept so that helps. It is hard work to do this method and it took Todd two days to finish the job but it has held up well and I don't think we'll have to do this particular method again for a while. Thanks for watching our video and good luck with your RV polishing! ~Carla

  • @richwarwick1253
    @richwarwick1253 Před 4 lety +2

    On a heavily oxidized gel coat fiberglass surface, how long before it dulls again?

  • @Anjanya1948
    @Anjanya1948 Před rokem +1

    If my fiberglass RV needs paint should this step go after I have let the clear coat set for a while? 😢
    I'm thinking I should sand it down and use a self etching primer then a good rattle can of paint color and then the clear coat...what say ye?

  • @JJsAttic
    @JJsAttic Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing

  • @jmwelter1
    @jmwelter1 Před 4 lety

    Did you mask off the decals/stickers on your camper before polishing?

  • @nonoandy3
    @nonoandy3 Před 3 lety +1

    Have you used M91? Would that be better for older RVs

  • @LKN4WAR
    @LKN4WAR Před rokem +1

    A 21mm long throw 6” DA would likely be good for an RV job. Milwaukee makes a cordless one.

  • @casey240
    @casey240 Před 3 lety +1

    great video

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 3 lety

      @Casey Simons thanks so much for watching!

  • @ajaytakoo6781
    @ajaytakoo6781 Před měsícem

    I am trying to figure out the polisher you used. I don’t see the same model on northern tools website. May be it’s discontinued?

  • @gerryralls705
    @gerryralls705 Před 5 lety +1

    I have a Big foot 25 RQ and the roof is very oxalated. I am going to try that on mine. When it stops raining .

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety

      25 RQ Nice! Follow the steps I did in the video and it should turn out well. Good Luck and thanks for watching.

    • @JTomoser
      @JTomoser Před 5 lety

      He Gerry, We are about to buy an older Bigfoot like yours. How did this product work out for you?

  • @markmotsko2400
    @markmotsko2400 Před 3 lety +1

    Any advice for using this over the decals? We also have a Bigfoot product (truck camper) with lots of graphics.

    • @DF-et4gs
      @DF-et4gs Před 3 lety

      I would avoid the decals. But I use a product called 303 Protectant on them, works great.

  • @LKN4WAR
    @LKN4WAR Před rokem +1

    You could try RUPES UNO advance one step. It has a 12 months sealant built in so no wax after would be necessary. Pan the Organizer does a video showing this product polishing up tail lights. I don’t know how aggressive the cut is but it’s literally a single step only. 3D ONE is also a highly rated single step cut and polish compound. Works very well with buff and shine Euro Fiber pads on auto paint.

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před rokem

      Thanks I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for watching!

    • @uemdllc
      @uemdllc Před 5 měsíci

      I tested 3D one on an 30 ft RV im detailing with heavy oxidation today, but it just no powerful enough to cut through and shine. The 3D one works great on car paint though.

  • @bobbieziemer6046
    @bobbieziemer6046 Před 2 lety

    How long does the shine last or process need to be repeated?

  • @johnr5545
    @johnr5545 Před rokem +1

    Thanks god bless

  • @terrybrown4426
    @terrybrown4426 Před 5 lety +1

    Do you know anything about Shine On, fiberglass restoration product. You are just supposed to wash the surface and then wipe on the product. No waxing or polishing... Interested to hear if you are familiar with it. Thanks... you did a great job.

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety +2

      Terry Brown, I have not heard of that Shine On product but it sounds a lot like Poli Glow. We opted not to use Poli Glow because it is actually putting a coat of something over the original gel coat and we just wanted the original gel coat to shine rather than cover it up. Thanks for watching! ~Carla

  • @kathrynb4683
    @kathrynb4683 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you sooo much. I just bought a white RV motorhome and it is all fibe.rglass. this will be great. just wonder if a ceramic coating would be good over this to protect all the work

    • @reblzbackjack
      @reblzbackjack Před 2 lety

      I am wondering the same thing. Can anybody pipe up on this? Thanks in advance

    • @brentmcmahon8188
      @brentmcmahon8188 Před 2 lety

      Yes it will do a good job, if it’s a synthetic it’s the very best for a wax coat and it will last the longest !

    • @brentmcmahon8188
      @brentmcmahon8188 Před 2 lety

      Regular wax will not last very long. Always use a synthetic wax that’s the ticket. And got to boat shops to get the good stuff and will last. Do not go to any car body shops it’s not paint or clear coad it’s gel coat and that is what you are working with. Hope this helps !!!

  • @AndrexZ18
    @AndrexZ18 Před 3 lety +1

    Hello @Runaway Roses, Would you recommend doing this same process into regular car paint that has water spots?

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 3 lety

      I would not recommend using it on a car. Car paint is different from fiberglass gelcoat. Thanks for watching!

  • @edenmcintyre2838
    @edenmcintyre2838 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you! Looks amazing

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety

      Eden Seller, thank you! Thanks for watching! ~Carla

  • @jaenortiz2188
    @jaenortiz2188 Před 2 lety

    How long does it keep up the shine ?

  • @fin1964
    @fin1964 Před rokem +1

    looks amazing great job

  • @beachcouple1741
    @beachcouple1741 Před měsícem

    Did you use this compound on the decals too? Nice video.

  • @reggiejenkins2929
    @reggiejenkins2929 Před 4 lety +1

    Would I need to then use a good wax? Or is this compound/polish all I would need?

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 4 lety +2

      @Reggie Jenkins for best results, it is best to wax afterward to keep the shine. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

  • @joeb.8625
    @joeb.8625 Před měsícem +1

    I have a 40ft 5th wheel just did this be ready to spend the entire day. He’s doing the roof but he has a gel coat roof completely different than a RV roof that has a membrane not fiber glass!

  • @freebirds6047
    @freebirds6047 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the great info Todd! Even though our Jayco is new and doesn't have any oxidation, we want to keep it preserved well. What do you use to wash your rig? Do you cover/store your Bigfoot in the winter?

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety

      Hi Freebird, I typically try to buy a good quality car wash with Carnauba wax in it. That is what we use on our vehicles so I just use that on the trailer as well and it's work well keeping up the shine. I know RV wash is available but I've never used it. We keep our trailer in covered storage so that helps for the long term and cuts down on the maintenance.

  • @divenb1629
    @divenb1629 Před 4 lety +1

    I have a 1980 c3 fiberglass corvette will tis method work for it?

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 4 lety

      @Wild n brave we are not sure about this method for a vehicle. It might possibly work but I would ask a professional about it.

  • @happycamper5193
    @happycamper5193 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video, I have a 2011 40' fifth wheel RV. I need to restore the fiber glass. Looking for help on what I need to do the job start to finish. So watching several videos. Looks like I need a polisher and 💯 wool pad to cut the oxidation with the one step compound. And a second polisher to apply and buff a wax finish? All help is appropriated. I bought this RV from someone and after recaulking all seams I wanna restore fibreglass. And I wanna get proper tools. But at same time I'm not opening a detail shop.

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 4 lety +1

      It sounds like you have the right idea on what you need. Depending on how bad your camper is oxidized and how big it is, it can turn into a big job but this one step compound/polish works very well. Otherwise if you think you might want to have someone else do it look for a boat detailer not an auto detailer. Typically the boat guys know better on how to work with fiberglass. Thanks for watching!

  • @tperraton1
    @tperraton1 Před 4 lety +3

    Any tips or tricks we should be aware of polishing the RV decals or around those decals?

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 4 lety +3

      Hi Trevor, Just be careful around the skinny areas of the decals or around sharp corners. I found it's best to have the rotation of the polisher go from the decal on to the RV surface. The polisher can pull up the corners of the decal a little bit sometimes if your not careful. Try to go from the decal out that should help. Thanks for watching!

    • @USA31M
      @USA31M Před 3 lety

      Pls disregard

    • @sharonjohnson1789
      @sharonjohnson1789 Před měsícem

      My fleetwood revolution has graphics. I do not like graphics wish it was all painted.my manual to my rig says nit to wax the graphics. So buffing the area where the paint is, does not work together. I would love to wax it all. Has anyone else waxed your graphics?

  • @bobr6078
    @bobr6078 Před 5 lety +2

    have you ever used McGuires clean and Wax #50

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety

      Hi Bob Rife, I'm not sure if I've tried it or not. I have tried many of them and will have to go look in the garage to see if I've tried it. If not I'll check it out. Thanks for watching. ~ Todd

  • @PidasianHippie
    @PidasianHippie Před 5 lety +2

    Wow! That is a huge difference. I bought the Maguires but I don't have an electric buffer. Do you think I need to invest in one or can I do it by hand?

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety +2

      Hey Pidasian Hippie, If you want it to turn out really good invest in a good polisher and a wool pad. The small buffer machines don't do nearly as well because their not as powerful. You can use the Maguires One Step Compound by hand but it will work better with the machine. Good Luck!

    • @PidasianHippie
      @PidasianHippie Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the info. I am beginning to think I have purchased a money pit because I keep finding things I "need" for it. Hahahahahah

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety +1

      I know the feeling. :) If you still have some shine on your trailer you might be able to get buy with a smaller buffer and wax but if it's oxidized much you'll need something stronger.

    • @PidasianHippie
      @PidasianHippie Před 5 lety

      Unfortunately there is a lot of oxidation. :-(

  • @bob_frazier
    @bob_frazier Před 2 lety +1

    Ok, this can be a do it yourself job but you need a beefy buffer and some professional cutting compounds. I just did a 21 year old Bigfoot and after 3 days of work the gel coat looks and feels like new. Like fresh out of the mold new. 3M superduty cutting compound, 9" wool pad and a $200 beefy buffer. Worth it? Absolutely. Followed up with 3M Perfect it polish and Ceramic hybrid wax. 303 uv protectant on top and the bugs just wash away.

  • @northerniltree
    @northerniltree Před 2 lety +4

    The top of my head is heavily oxidized from the sun. Would Meguires #67 and an orbital polisher do the trick?

  • @jim12186
    @jim12186 Před 5 lety +3

    Is that a rubber roof or what type material?

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi Jim12186, If your not familiar with fiberglass trailers it is basically like two boats put together. The bottom half being one boat and the top half being another with a seam in the middle. The full exterior is fiberglass all the way around. So what I'm polishing in the video is the hard shell fiberglass on the roof but it's the same polishing process for all the way around the trailer. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching! ~ Todd

    • @boatrvme8478
      @boatrvme8478 Před 3 lety

      Do not put on rubber roof!!!

  • @miguelcarranza5263
    @miguelcarranza5263 Před 5 lety

    How many times did you have to change out the wool pad?

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety +1

      If I remember correctly I think I changed the pad 2 or 3 times for the whole camper. Kind of clean them off as I go. If you turn the polisher on upside down and hold a scrub brush lightly over the wool pad as it it turning it removes a lot of built up. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching ~ Todd

    • @jamesbraum
      @jamesbraum Před 5 lety

      @@RunawayRoses Great video. I just ordered the 67 product as well as a 7" polisher and a 7" wool pad. I just order one pad however. When you are done with the pad do you just pop it in the washing machine, or how do you maintain the wool pad? Thanks!

  • @jimmcmahon9643
    @jimmcmahon9643 Před 4 lety +2

    Where did you get that pad for your buffer? Thanks

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 4 lety +1

      @Jim McMahon all of the stuff Todd used in this procedure are below the video. I'm going to try to post in this comment but it may not work. Hopefully you can see them:
      MICRO-FIBER TOWELS: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
      MCGUIRE'S ONE STEP COMPOUND: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
      BUFFER/POLISHER: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
      FROG TAPE: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
      100% WOOL BUFFING PADS: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
      APPLICATOR PADS: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

    • @joiverson4712
      @joiverson4712 Před 3 lety

      @@RunawayRoses Thanks for the video! Sadly none of the amazon links worked....could you share in another format what tools you use? There is so much on Amazon.....hard to focus in on your recommendation! Thanks again!!

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 3 lety

      @@joiverson4712, here are the links, for the one-step compound we used this: amzn.to/2Y8llwa

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 3 lety

      @@joiverson4712 Then as for the other supplies we used, we used these buffing pads: amzn.to/316lh21 and we used these applicator pads: amzn.to/311oOhR

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 3 lety

      @@joiverson4712 if these links don't work, please send us an email to runawayrosesadventure@gmail.com and I can send everything to you that way. Thanks!

  • @Vobnah
    @Vobnah Před 5 lety

    Good day Todd. I was wondering if this lasts a year or longer?

    • @davidveasey735
      @davidveasey735 Před 5 lety +2

      Longevity is totally dependant by your choice of final wax (or synthetic) . You must provide this "final' step in order to protect finish from UV exposure. Polish is not your final step! You need UV protection.
      1. Carnuba wax: 6-8 weeks (depends on amount of hours in the sun.)
      2,Premium synthetic paste wax will protect from 12-20 weeks
      3. Full polymer synthetic (such as Rejex): 8 months to a year!

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 4 lety +1

      @David Veasey thank you for responding, your recommendations sounds like what Todd would have said also. ~Carla

  • @TC-tw5zk
    @TC-tw5zk Před 4 lety

    Do you use the wax on decals too?

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 4 lety +1

      Be very careful around the decals, don't polish over them just kind of around them.

  • @gladheateher4now
    @gladheateher4now Před 3 lety +1

    Did my coach yesterday. Went to a boat shop and picked up boat polish wax. Just wiped a thin layer on and brushed it off by hand. You sure don't need an elictric buffer.

  • @robertthomas1681
    @robertthomas1681 Před 5 lety +6

    Used the cleaner wax with 10 amp 7" polisher today.....no effort at all, oxidation gone. Don't waste your time with anything else. 3 hours half a bottle of the cleaner wax done. Thanks

    • @torq21
      @torq21 Před 5 lety

      If you don't mind, what specific cleaner wax are you referring to? Thanks.

    • @scherzer25
      @scherzer25 Před 3 lety +3

      torq21 i’ve been waiting a whole year for the answer...must be bullshit

    • @letsgo7068
      @letsgo7068 Před 3 lety

      Maybe this one? www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Cleaner-Wax-Liquid-Protects/dp/B0002NYE5M

  • @Local_Boydidgood
    @Local_Boydidgood Před 5 lety +1

    For fiberglass rv's boats the answer is simple.
    1 wool double-sided for compound. 1 nylon or nylon/wool double-sided pad for waxes/polishes/sealants. Done. (here, I'll show ya'll what I mean) czcams.com/video/h5seC2AOWE0/video.html
    www.deckhanddetailing.com
    More detail;
    czcams.com/video/0l6Dil2l0Cc/video.html
    Double-sided pads
    DWP849x buffer (we helped design btw's)
    The boat, compound or pad care not how you apply the compound. What's important is speed, efficiency and waste-reduction.
    Cross-cut then smooth flat. Slow-faster-slow, work until only an oily residue is left (unless using a water-based compound - don't )
    Edgless microfiber towels.
    Basically stop Only when it looks like wet paint. If you can't achieve that yet, finish with a random. Orbital buffer and a light cleaner wax (never carnuba!!!) wipe clean and do it again in 6-8 months.
    Or, get down to fresh gelcoat and lock it in with RMP for almost 3 years once it looks wet. Nylon/wool pad or soft foam.
    The only way to really know if you are at "wet" real wet, clean with a degreaser/iso and look at it without the oils from the compound still in the gelcoat pores. Fatal mistake for noobs.
    www.deckhanddetailing.com

  • @mondavou9408
    @mondavou9408 Před 3 lety +1

    So why did you stop using this process and start using Tyler?

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 3 lety

      It all came down to time.

    • @mondavou9408
      @mondavou9408 Před 3 lety +1

      @@RunawayRoses that is totally fair. Thank you for your reply. I was hoping it was not and product issue because I was researching how or if I wanted do my two RVs myself when I came across your videos. Your reply came a little late and I DID pull the trigger on the Meguiar's One Step and just spent the entire weekend teaching myself how to do it. I'm very happy with the results especially after I added a Meguiars wax. That said, it would have been a heck of a lot easier and faster to have someone else do it. Now though, I will be a much better and wiser consumer of those services. Cheers Brother.

  • @royalken949
    @royalken949 Před 4 lety +1

    It works

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 4 lety

      @Royal Ken yes it definitely does. Thank you for watching! ~Carla

  • @johnnymoran180
    @johnnymoran180 Před 4 měsíci

    Take a drink every time he says ahhh......

  • @scottrodcustoms1
    @scottrodcustoms1 Před 2 lety

    67 is great, but my 31' motorhome took two bottles.

  • @jamesmatthews4860
    @jamesmatthews4860 Před 3 lety

    Full-time Warrior RV & Travel Trailer Group
    Full-time Warrior Facebook group page is geared toward people who live in their RVs. This group is perfect for any RVer-or would-be RVer-who is living in their rig fulltime, whether they remain stationary in a park or campground or they travel regularly.
    This is a fairly straight-forward group “friends helping friends" is the motto of the
    “Full-time Warrior”group page. It's dedicated to connecting friendly folks to share their adventures and for those of us who are nothing short of addicted to modifying our rigs. Please share your modifications with everyone so we can all copy your ideas! Also please ask for ideas or help with mods if needed.
    Diy projects, converted vans or buses, photos, advice, helpful ideas, lessons learned, and information about great RV Parks, campgrounds, state parks and locations for boon-docking are welcome here.
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  • @rayoco1
    @rayoco1 Před 3 lety

    It sounds like you are in a tin can - very hard to stay with..............

  • @kentshuster8927
    @kentshuster8927 Před 4 lety

    Buffing way to fast has no idea how to buff

  • @DoriMena
    @DoriMena Před 5 lety +1

    Great video. Thanks for sharing!

    • @RunawayRoses
      @RunawayRoses  Před 5 lety

      @Dori & Mena, you're welcome. Thanks for watching!