Clear Coat Respray?

[Ericb760]

My 89 is looking a little rough on the outside. Pricing for paint, plasti-dip, or vinyl wrap just isn't cost effective based on what I paid for the RV. The clear coat has peeled off over the years but I can still see it in some places. I'm considering sanding it all off, repainting the decals, and respraying the clear coat. Is this feasible, or just another one of my pipe dreams?

[Rickf1985]

There was no clear coat on these. What you are thinking of is the gelcoat part of the fiberglass. You can try clear coating it but that is paint so the price will be the same as the paint you mentioned as being not cost effective.

[Ericb760]

There was no clear coat on these. What you are thinking of is the gelcoat part of the fiberglass. You can try clear coating it but that is paint so the price will be the same as the paint you mentioned as being not cost effective.

I am familiar with gelcoat in boats, I just don't recall seeing it flake off like on my RV. In any case, gelcoat repair appears to be an expensive proposition in itself. Do you suppose a good waxing would be an improvement?

[joanfenn]

Lightly sanded ours repainted stripes with tremclad paint and then used Zep floor wax on it applied by roller.  Looked great.  maybe cost 50.00 for everything

[Ericb760]

Lightly sanded ours repainted stripes with tremclad paint and then used Zep floor wax on it applied by roller.  Looked great.  maybe cost 50.00 for everything

Wow. The YT vids really showcase the Zep floor wax! Thanks for the tip.

[TerryH]

Lightly sanded ours repainted stripes with tremclad paint and then used Zep floor wax on it applied by roller.  Looked great.  maybe cost 50.00 for everything

X2 for Zep. Lots of info here from satisfied users. Just search 'zep' in entire forum.
Example:
http://www.classicwinnebagos.com/forum/index.php?topic=6194.msg57192#msg57192

[Rickf1985]

I used the Zep on mine but just be aware that when it gets wet it turns milky. It clears up when it dries. You have to keep after it just like you would on a floor. Another route you could take is to sand it with 1000 grit paper and then 1200 grit and then compound and polish and see if you can bring the original finish back. If you wanted to or need to lose weight this will do it!!!!

[joanfenn]

Mine never turned milky when it got wet.  The water would bead right off.

[Rickf1985]

Interesting, What version of the Zep did you use? I got mine in Home Depot and it was the floor sealer but I now have an account with a commercial supply company so I can probably get about anything.

[TerryH]

 Mine didn't turn milky either. I have some left, will dig it out and let you know.

[joanfenn]

ZEP wet look floor finish.  Step 3 commercial

[TerryH]

ZEP wet look floor finish.  Step 3 commercial

That is what I used as well.