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Old 10-04-2021, 07:37 AM   #1
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Front Cap Paint Chalking Solutions?

Hello,
I have a 2018 Eagle 5th Wheel and the front cap is chalking in some places. I tried buffing with Meguiars Cleaner Wax yesterday. It made some areas that were not already sun faded shiny again. It did nothing on the areas that were chalking. I also noticed swirl marks in the shiny areas now. I heard it is futile to polish the cap because it is gelcoat and not paint. So... any advise or things you have tried?
Thank You in Advance.
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Old 10-04-2021, 10:33 PM   #2
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I’m testing using 303 aerospace protectant, not the spray wax, the straight protectant. I spray it on and DON’T wipe it off.
My boat was heavily oxidized and after a few applications it shows no oxidation and has been good for a couple years now.
Over this last summer, my 2017 began showing that dull oxidation. I applied one coat, took a 2500 mile trip and applied again when I returned a few days ago. It’s dark right now but I’ll check it in the morning and see if it’s improving.
Everyone once else just gets it repainted. Nobody seems to have a good option.
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Old 06-15-2022, 12:57 PM   #3
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We’ve been experiencing this too, is so frustrating. The Meguiars wax used to work like a charm but not this year. My husband tried to wax it but now the wax is sticking to the oxidized areas. (It was early morning and not hot). I don’t want to have to have it repainted and the sticker details reapplied.
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