Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound? (Read 1117 times) previous topic - next topic

Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound?

Has anyone used the two product combination to buff the gel coat?

If so, any comments?

Aqua-Buff Compounds

-FT
2001 U270- 34'
with Aqua-hot
Travel Safely
Have Fun!!

Re: Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound?

Reply #1 –
I've not used this brand but the price looks really right. Depends how oxidized your coach is. The sides are much harder than the end caps and while taking more work to polish, they stay nice and shiny much longer. I used a water mist while using a jitterbug with 800 then 1500 ending with 2500 w/d and then buffed with 3M compound at 1250 RPM. Following their directions, you can't leave the buffer in one place for very long at high speed. End caps polish out much faster but as I said, it does not last as long.

It's a LOT of work and ours is not done yet. If you live close to the border, I would have the Mexicans do the work as they know exactly how to do it plus they are very reasonable. They do all the other work you need done also.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound?

Reply #2 –
I use Chemical Guys compound (if needed) and RejeX.
Michael Hayley; Barry Brennan
2001 U320, 36', IFS, build #5909
Buster and Shelby, (Boxers)

Re: Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound?

Reply #3 –
Malware Bytes won't let me use your link but I used Aqua Buff 2000 recommended by Xtreme to polish up my coach. and RejeX to protect it.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound?

Reply #4 –
Thanks Craneman.

My coach is a 2001 with the exterior neglected for probably five years.  I bought it two years ago.

Do you think the Aqua-Buff 2000 would be adequate to remove normal oxidation?  The Aqua-Buff video shows 1000 being used and followed up with the 2000.  It seems to me that the 1000 is to remove scratches from sanding after a repair- not really what I am doing.

I most likely will follow your lead and use the AB 2000 and follow-up with the RejeX.

Thanks for your time.

-FT
2001 U270- 34'
with Aqua-hot
Travel Safely
Have Fun!!

Re: Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound?

Reply #5 –
Mine still had decal ghosts so I used 600 grit wet sand then 1200 grit wet sand and then the Aqua Buff 1000 followed by the 2000 then Rejex. I think you can get away with either the 1000 or 2000 followed by RejeX

1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound?

Reply #6 –
Craneman-I really appreciate your help.

I just want to clean up the coach for a cross country trip.  I would hate to have people see a Foretravel owner without a clean shiny ride.

I have been planning on getting into Xtreme for the "painted decal upgrade" but life has gotten in the way for now.

Looking into the RejeX now.  It looks like there is only one product so that is good and simple.

Great pictures.  Your coach looks just the way I want mine.

Best to you and your family.

-FT
2001 U270- 34'
with Aqua-hot
Travel Safely
Have Fun!!

Re: Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound?

Reply #7 –
The RejeX doesn't remove anything it just covers with a lasting shine. You have to get the finish you want first.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound?

Reply #8 –
Do you think 1 gallon of 1000W and 2000 is enough to do the job?  34' coach.

I got the 1000W instead of the 1000F.  The manufacturer's info said something like- 1000F for sanded surfaces and 1000W for heavy oxidation (less aggressive).

Thanks

-FT
2001 U270- 34'
with Aqua-hot
Travel Safely
Have Fun!!

Re: Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound?

Reply #9 –
More than enough.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound?

Reply #10 –
Quote from: craneman –
Mine still had decal ghosts so I used 600 grit wet sand then 1200 grit wet sand and then the Aqua Buff 1000 followed by the 2000 then Rejex. I think you can get away with either the 1000 or 2000 followed by RejeX



Beautimous Chuck!!!  Did you do it yourself?  If so, what tools and how long to do the 2000 & Rejex?  Woody.
2001 4010 U320 build #5865 "Bluto-d-Bus" since 09/18
2006 Honda Element ESP Toad
Full timing since 2016 in Western MT
Copilot: Sitka
1975 GMC 260 Avion: sold

Re: Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound?

Reply #11 –
Saw this from a boat gel coat repairman

https://youtu.be/6SzZ5RRRh7A
1995 U320
Build #4677
2011 Honda CRV

Re: Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound?

Reply #12 –
Nigel- I watched that video yesterday before I made the original post.

Having read that Xtreme was using the Aqua-Buff was really all I needed to know.  People have really given them much credibility on this forum.

Interesting to see his results.
2001 U270- 34'
with Aqua-hot
Travel Safely
Have Fun!!

Re: Gel Coat Maintenance- Aqua -Buff Compound?

Reply #13 –
Quote from: Woody & Sitka –
Beautimous Chuck!!!  Did you do it yourself?  If so, what tools and how long to do the 2000 & Rejex?  Woody.

Did it myself, bought a scaffold and did 8' sections in two heights. Hand sanded with the wet sand and used two different buffers, one orbital and one straight Milwaukee buffer. Took six or seven days but don't  recall how many hours each day.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean