OK to wax over graphics ?

[Dunner]

If 303 were to be used as a sunburn preventer, I wonder what SPF rating it would get. Could sunburn ointment be used for paint or other UV protection? One day when I was applying 303 to my tires, my bald head started to burn. I ran my 303 covered hand over my head and it instantly quit burning. It does work.

[TheArnolds]

Originally Posted by Dunner

If 303 were to be used as a sunburn preventer, I wonder what SPF rating it would get. Could sunburn ointment be used for paint or other UV protection? One day when I was applying 303 to my tires, my bald head started to burn. I ran my 303 covered hand over my head and it instantly quit burning. It does work.

Too funny!

[Dunner]

It might work just as good and be cheaper than that coconut smelling OTC stuff.

[macnut]

When you apply 303, the directions say to do it out of direct sunlight. That's kind of hard to do with a 12 foot tall motorhome! How do you all do that....under a tree, in the evening? New to RVing and this will be the first time I've done this.

[Dunner]

Half in the morning, the other half in the evening. Going to do mine that way when it cools off some.

[Midniteoyl]

Originally Posted by Scooter

These are Sharpline graphics over Filon gel-coat fiberglass panels. The bit of info I have from Sharpline says "...no wax over graphics if it contains any petroleum distillates". No wax that has a built-in cleaner should be used on the graphics, I have read on various RV forums.

This is a 2003 Dolphin LX 6355 that we bought a year ago. No clue as to past waxing procedures. Passenger side decals are faded. Driver's side decals look good.

We are going to have a mobile RV detailer do a wash and wax. $15 per foot. He did a sample area on the faded side, including some decals, using two products he squirted on a buffer, and it appeared to work OK.

So..........if the RV detailer uses a wax with no distillates and no cleaner........and goes easy with the power buffer.......would it be OK for the decals?

Thanks

Red Max Pro

[Scooter]

Gave the OK for the local detailer to do the job. He did a sample area few days ago on the faded side. Looks good.

He uses two items on his buffer: Zymol Cleaner Wax (label says no solvents) and TR3 Resin Glaze #12A, Automobile cleaner & polish.

I will report back after the job is done.

[Scooter]

Job done Friday and Saturday. Used above items. Looks good. Guess it will take awhile for the graphics to show a glaze or white-ish color. Took detailer 15 hours total. Orbital buffer and lots of hand buffing.

[Theluckys]

Hey Scooter

Just curious but did you take any pre- and post-pictures?

[Scooter]

No.....no pics. Can't post them anyhow. Too inept.