How to care for exterior finish of my 2019 Vista 27?

[Wjmcadam]

I have a 2019 Winnebago Vista 27 . The exterior finish is faded and powderer it has been stored outside but I have been waxing twice a year. Is there a way to restore or put like a clear coat on the protect the finish

 

[Eagle5]

Greetings Wjmcadam,
I have found the Meguiars products to be good:

Marine/RV Cleaning & Oxidation Removal

meguiarsdirect.com

Marine/RV Polish, Wax & Protect

meguiarsdirect.com

Welcome to the forum.
Eagle5

 

[be happy]

I have been using the McKees vinyl and graphic restorer for years and am very happy with the product and the lasting results.

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[JackK-WO]

Oh my, which to use, Meguiers or Max, the eternal debate. Has anyone tried both and can make a real world comparison test ? I'm in Colorado and have heavy exposure to UV damage on my 2018 Sunstar LX 30T.

 

[sammie_ochoa]

That’s pretty common on RVs that sit out in the sun year-round, especially with the UV we get here in the States. Even if you’re waxing twice a year (which is great maintenance, by the way), oxidation can still creep in over time.

What you’re likely seeing is the gel coat oxidizing. I’d start with a good fiberglass oxidation remover or rubbing compound made for RVs or boats. A lot of folks have good luck using a low-speed buffer to bring the shine back. After that, follow up with a quality polish and then a strong UV protectant wax or sealant. It’s a bit of elbow grease, but it can really improve the look. If the finish is heavily chalked or thin in spots, a professional RV detailer might be your best bet. In more severe cases, some shops can apply a marine-grade clear coat to restore and protect the surface.

Going forward, keeping it covered makes a big difference. A breathable RV cover helps, and if you have the space, storing it under a roof even inside a metal garage can go a long way in protecting that exterior from sun damage and weather.

 

[thompwil]

I have a 2019 Winnebago Vista 27 . The exterior finish is faded and powderer it has been stored outside but I have been waxing twice a year. Is there a way to restore or put like a clear coat on the protect the finish

I had several badly oxidized areas on our 2018 Sunstar. I tried the Maguire’s three step kit with unsatisfactory results. I later found a video that I’ll attach that showed how to properly use a rotary buffer and 3M Perfect-It products.
I bought a low-priced rotary buffer from Harbor Freight for a few bucks and got six wool pads so that I could swap them out when they got dirty which happens pretty fast. I used the medium compound on the badly oxidized areas and the fine compound on the not so bad areas. I finished up with the 3M Perfect-It wax. The results are amazing and the coach looks like new again. It was a lot of work and took me nearly a week since at 70 I don’t move as fast as I used to but it was well worth it.

The video gives important tips on how to use the buffer and the product.