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I have a 16yr old motorhome that has had no attention for probably the last 15. I'm in a 'high mold' zone - Eastern Shore, Maryland. I have spent two days with a variety of chems: TSP, Bleach, sodium hypochlorite, ammonia, and Dawn. I've have used a variety of 3M hand pads; Gray, White, Blue, and Green. ...and I pretty well got it all - the dirt and mold, that is.
Unlike a boat where the gel coat is usually pretty thick, you can clearly see the matte cloth in these sidewalls, so there's some texture. That's Ok because that's what it is... but now it's time to bring up some gloss.
I went over the whole unit with a 5" DA and 3M, 1500. It seemed that the job went better if I spritzed the area with soapy water first. 'went better' = was easier. I can tell the grit is working because of the color bleed I get from the stripes. ..but, would I get a better job with clear water or even dry for the next two stages? Thanks.
Jim
BTW.... a whole bunch of these guys use Zep High Gloss Floor Wax for their 'wax/sealant'. Odd stuff...
Unlike a boat where the gel coat is usually pretty thick, you can clearly see the matte cloth in these sidewalls, so there's some texture. That's Ok because that's what it is... but now it's time to bring up some gloss.
I went over the whole unit with a 5" DA and 3M, 1500. It seemed that the job went better if I spritzed the area with soapy water first. 'went better' = was easier. I can tell the grit is working because of the color bleed I get from the stripes. ..but, would I get a better job with clear water or even dry for the next two stages? Thanks.
Jim
BTW.... a whole bunch of these guys use Zep High Gloss Floor Wax for their 'wax/sealant'. Odd stuff...