renewing fiberglas

01gentdc · Jan 3, 2017

ihc cyclo planters have white fiberglass,.. mine is 40 = yrs old does anyone know if there is a resin or polish out there that would improve the looks and vitality ?

FBH44 · Jan 3, 2017

Reminds e of a buddy who has several sailboats, he's always fighting that issue. Yu might go to bookstore and look for sailboat magazines, the want ads might have good advice.

Rob_Yesterday · Jan 3, 2017

If they are in pretty good shape, but the finish is chalked up, try Nu Finish wax. If they are cracking you'll need to stabilize them with new fiberglass and a gel coat.

Janicholson · Jan 3, 2017

If exposed fiber and chalking are involved, using a medium wire brush and a UV resistant gel coat might be all that is needed. If some thickness is gone, putting a single fiber mat and gel coat is called for. You probably do not need additional fiber in the shaded areas where the sun has not damaged it. Jim

RESLLS · Jan 3, 2017

Just need a polish or gel coat bad? Just polish and bring color back use 3m marine cleaner wax. Really chalky use 3m marine polish then a wax.

Stephen Newell · Jan 3, 2017

Depending on condition I would be inclined to power wash them and give them another coat or two of fiberglass resin.

01gentdc · Jan 3, 2017

thanx guys, for all the ideas

HenryO · Jan 4, 2017

Polishing compound. Used it for years on boats. Takes off the dirt and oxidation leaves it bright and can be polished with a really good carnuba wax coating that will last several years

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