cleaning fiberglass camper

Shaggem · 11-10-2008, 10:38 AM

what is the best method to clean a fiberglass camper that has dirt and tree sap on it.

wagonproject · 11-10-2008, 07:51 PM

Well aside from a normal wash job to get rid of the dirt and stuff. On cars I use Isopropyl Alcohol to remove sap.

**Sir Toad** · 11-10-2008, 08:40 PM

warm/hot water removes sap

Shaggem · 11-11-2008, 04:15 PM

thanks guys, is there a special way to prepare the camper for paint other than cleaning?

**Sir Toad** · 11-11-2008, 08:09 PM

it really depends if it's real fiberglass or just a laminate......if it's a laminate red scuff pads will be sufficient.....if it's 'glass 320da would be preferred prior to sealing

Shaggem · 11-12-2008, 04:20 AM

ok, so whats the difference between the two types? and do I just use regular primer?

**Sir Toad** · 11-12-2008, 08:26 AM

laminate is thin and flimsy,'glass is not

and i have no idea what you consider 'regular primer'......and i didn't even mention primer so i feel you are not going to follow my advice....someone else can pick up here,i am done

Shaggem · 11-15-2008, 10:46 AM

I only mentioned primer, cause I dont wanna clean it again. I'm new to this time of crap and dont want to screw it up. and by the way it is fiberglass shell. I've heard some people say I need to put an additive in my paint & primer and some say I dont. I'm an engine mechanic, not a body guy. I appreciate any advice you could get me. thanks in advance

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11-10-2008, 07:51 PM	#2
wagonproject Short Bus Anonymous Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6,385 Location: Kalamazoo, MI User is: OffLine	Re: cleaning fiberglass camper Well aside from a normal wash job to get rid of the dirt and stuff. On cars I use Isopropyl Alcohol to remove sap.
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11-10-2008, 08:40 PM	#3
Sir Toad drunk and bored Age: 40 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28,525 Location: galesburg(or morton), il User is: OffLine	Re: cleaning fiberglass camper warm/hot water removes sap
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11-11-2008, 04:15 PM	#4
Shaggem blown up .....again Age: 31 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 242 Location: MO User is: OffLine	Re: cleaning fiberglass camper thanks guys, is there a special way to prepare the camper for paint other than cleaning?
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11-11-2008, 08:09 PM	#5
Sir Toad drunk and bored Age: 40 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28,525 Location: galesburg(or morton), il User is: OffLine	Re: cleaning fiberglass camper it really depends if it's real fiberglass or just a laminate......if it's a laminate red scuff pads will be sufficient.....if it's 'glass 320da would be preferred prior to sealing
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11-12-2008, 04:20 AM	#6
Shaggem blown up .....again Age: 31 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 242 Location: MO User is: OffLine	Re: cleaning fiberglass camper ok, so whats the difference between the two types? and do I just use regular primer?
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11-12-2008, 08:26 AM	#7
Sir Toad drunk and bored Age: 40 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28,525 Location: galesburg(or morton), il User is: OffLine	Re: cleaning fiberglass camper laminate is thin and flimsy,'glass is not and i have no idea what you consider 'regular primer'......and i didn't even mention primer so i feel you are not going to follow my advice....someone else can pick up here,i am done
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11-15-2008, 10:46 AM	#8
Shaggem blown up .....again Age: 31 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 242 Location: MO User is: OffLine	Re: cleaning fiberglass camper I only mentioned primer, cause I dont wanna clean it again. I'm new to this time of crap and dont want to screw it up. and by the way it is fiberglass shell. I've heard some people say I need to put an additive in my paint & primer and some say I dont. I'm an engine mechanic, not a body guy. I appreciate any advice you could get me. thanks in advance
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