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Old 04-24-2017, 02:14 PM   #1
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Looking for excellent FG polish/cleaner for Casita



We have an older Casita that needs the outside cleaned and polished. Can anyone recommend a GREAT product??
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Old 04-24-2017, 02:25 PM   #2
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We have an older Casita that needs the outside cleaned and polished. Can anyone recommend a GREAT product??
Bar Keepers Friend is generally good for cleaning and it's recommended for fiberglass. It might also be appropriate to use tar and pitch remover.

I don't have a recommendation for a good polish so I'll be interested to see what replies you get.
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Old 04-24-2017, 04:54 PM   #3
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A lot depends on how oxidized it is. Might be able to get away with a combination cleaner and wax, like https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-M503.../dp/B0000AY50X

If that does not take off the oxidation you could try a harsher separate cleaner like https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-M491...4G8BBHD5C&th=1

followed by either a polish or wax, your choice. I like Starbrite, https://www.amazon.com/Star-brite-Pr...ith+ptef&psc=1

easy on easy off, but not as high a shine as a good Cordoba wax.

Cleaners work better if you use a buffer.
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Old 04-24-2017, 06:00 PM   #4
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We have an older Casita that needs the outside cleaned and polished. Can anyone recommend a GREAT product??
I read this on the Scamp forum. Greg is the administrator and seems to have quite a bit of experience and knowledge with FG. Hope it helps.

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"I do a two-step process on older shells for the first two years. First, I use 3M Marine Restorer and Wax (16.9 fl-Ounce) (link is external) and a Ryobi Power Buffer (link is external) This gets the chalking off the shell and gives it a pretty good initial shine. Next, I hand wax and buff the shell with Meguiar's M6332 Flagship Premium Marine Wax - 32 oz. (link is external) which gives a great finish and a longer shine.

The glass has always come back for me with this process. Usually, on the second year polish, the glass comes out looking close to new.

There are a number of cleaning topics listed in the Maintenance Table of Contents (link is external) as well to check out."

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Old 04-25-2017, 10:51 AM   #5
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We used Poli Glow which was recommended highly on the "Casita Owners" Facebook page it worked great. If you are not a member I would suggest you check it out it is a great resource. Under FILES there is an entire file on Cleaners, Polishes and Waxes. With links to the products.
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Old 04-25-2017, 02:48 PM   #6
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Does a search here and other fiberglass forums, such as the Casita forum. Lots and lots of opinions.
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Old 04-25-2017, 03:27 PM   #7
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I have/had a 2001 Casita that was so chalky and oxidized you got powder on you if you brushed against it, plus it had mold and streaks. Yuk.
I scrubbed it with Barkeepers Friend using a blue scrubby pad...wow, it came out sparkling but dull...
PolyGlo was the miracle maker, I applied three coats using a piece of microfiber towel that I dampened beforehand. The coats dry very quickly so by the time I finished one round I could just continue around again. I did four coats altogether, so over a few days my Casita looked like new. Two years have passed and it still sparkles. I will probably give it a good wash, I use regular car wash soap, and do one more coat before the summer.
I also refreshed the black paint on the bumper and hitch..it looks like new!
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Old 04-25-2017, 09:13 PM   #8
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We have an older Casita that needs the outside cleaned and polished. Can anyone recommend a GREAT product??
We have kept our 2007 Casita looking new with a product called The Solution. After washing the vehicle all you do is spray it on and dry it off. Shines like a new dime. We used it on a 1987 hearse and it is amazing now. It is a great product we've used for several years and it goes a long way. So easy to use and no rubbing or buffing. Really helps with the bugs on the next wash. It goes a long way. We got a gallon and have done our motorhome 3 times, Casita 3 times and several cars. Still have a lot left. It 's expensive but it's all I'll use. We've used Megeires but like The Solution better.
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