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We have a 2002 Bailey PAgeant Auvergne. I've noticed the last couple of seasons that the front panel has lost its sheen, and become matted, almost porous.

I've poured the best quality car polish into it, which has improved matters slightly, but its only a temporary fix.

I've noticed some hairline cracking in the capping aswell.

Any tips on how to reseal/repolish/renovate the panel??

BTW, I used Fenwicks for the first 5 years of owning this 'van. But I also used to tow with a smokey old TDI, I always thought the soot was the problem, but it seems more widespread now.

Strax,

Find your nearest yacht chandlers & buy some fibreglass cleaner/renovator, its specialy made to renovate & clean boat hulls & once a coat of wax is applied to the cleaned fibreglass you'll need your sunglasses on to look at it! works a treat!

PS they also sell special 12v buffing & polishing machines which takes all the effort out of it!

T Cut will normally remove the gel coat surface which makes matters even worse!

Follow GeorgeB's advice

Thanks Guys,

We're a bit short of Chandlers in Leeds these days...our last one is now trendy wine bar...

Nonethelss as we pass thro' Plymouth on our way onto the Santander ferry, I know there is Chandlers on the approach road. I'll try for the 3M fibreglass polish and renovator, and I'll let you know how it goes.

Thanks again,

Iain

I used polytrol to rejuvinate the gel coat on the fibreglass roof of my van as it was very faded.

very easy to use just wash and dry then paint on and after a few mins wipe off with a lint free cloth.

leave to work for a few days then use fleet wax on it

it now looks like new  (the van is 24 years old)

regards

John

Geeljay,

Osmosis only affects boats or fibreglass thats emersed in water & the tell tale signs of osmosis are blisters on the fibreglass that weep water, so highly unlikely to affect a caravan...................

Hi Strax,

I recently decided to tackle this on my 1997 elddis. Its front was very dull quite rough to touch. Firstly I used ajax cream cleanser to remove a few stains and clean the panel up. I found it best to do this when the van is dry and not add any water! Only use water to rinse well afterwards.

Then I used alot of elbow grease and lots of "MER" polish. I gave it about 2-3 coats.. took me about 3 to 4 hours to do it properly but now the front shines like new! I am very pleased with the results and would say its well worth the time and effort involverd.

Joe..

Is a 3003 Pageant GRP or ABS?

Mike

Is a 3003 Pageant GRP or ABS?

Mike

to test rub finger over the inside,if smooth its plastic ABS,rough its GRP.