Is this oxidation?

[gouldc]

Hi everyone, looking for some guidance. I've owned my cruiser for 2 years now, covered but outdoors during the winter months. This year I noticed significant discolouration on the top of the front cap covering from the roof down a foot, the entire width of the unit. Is this oxidation? I went at it with Mcquires oxidation polish and it seemed to help but only slightly. I have a powered polisher that I'm willing to give a try but if it's the paint my efforts will be wasted. I've never owned an RV that wasn't white so this is new to me.

Appreciate the input.

https://imgur.com/a/gTgo4

[wrenchbender]

I just helped a friend with the same problem Thor and the dealer were moot as not our problem. We tried buffing it with 3m restorer and it cleaned Up nicely than we applied 2 coats of Collinite fleet wax.What I recommend is to try this method in an inconspicuous spot first. This unit stays in a pole barn when not in use so time will tell about the duration.

[Huntindog]

Harold Fairbanks II wrote:
Pay for indoor storage. Problem solved.

No RV will survive outside in the elements. NONE.

I'm looking for covered storage for my S&B
house. The elements are killing it.

[Cobra21]

They just don't make them like a "Layton" anymore. They have added
cutesie and dropped quality which attracted buyers. Oh, did I mention
they also added to the price.
Brian

[Community Alumni]

Ralph Cramden wrote:

goducks10 wrote:
Looks like typical dark cap gel coat fade. Good luck trying to keep it gone after buffing and waxing.

Exactly what it is, have it painted or live with it. Those are the only real options.

Mine has done the same. I've had some success using 3M Marine Fiberglass Restorer then a wax over it.

[Camper_G]

Harold Fairbanks II wrote:
Pay for indoor storage. Problem solved.

No RV will survive outside in the elements. NONE.

My 89 Layton has been outside, uncovered it's entire life. How did it survive? Lol.:W:h:S

[Ralph_Cramden]

goducks10 wrote:
Looks like typical dark cap gel coat fade. Good luck trying to keep it gone after buffing and waxing.

Exactly what it is, have it painted or live with it. Those are the only real options.

[goducks10]

Looks like typical dark cap gel coat fade. Good luck trying to keep it gone after buffing and waxing.

[Harold_Fairbank]

Pay for indoor storage. Problem solved.

No RV will survive outside in the elements. NONE.

[IBcarguy]

This has been a fairly common problem on trailer/5ver caps. UV's penetrate the and destroy the clear coat. Some products will re-moisturize and polish the clear but it will only look okay for a short time and will soon fade out again. The only lasting solution is to sand and repaint the cap. There are lots of posts regarding this problem.

[rbrand]

It looks like tarp wear to me. I had the same.

[jarata1]

both good answers

[SoundGuy]

gouldc wrote:
I've owned my cruiser for 2 years now, covered but outdoors during the winter months. This year I noticed significant discolouration on the top of the front cap covering from the roof down a foot, the entire width of the unit. Is this oxidation?

As one who has also used a cover over the winter months this strikes me as abrasion from the cover moving around and endlessly rubbing against the front wall surface. I'd try rubbing compound but if that doesn't work you may have to have that front panel repainted.

[Cobra21]

gouldc wrote:
Hi everyone, looking for some guidance. I've owned my cruiser for 2 years now, covered but outdoors during the winter months. This year I noticed significant discolouration on the top of the front cap covering from the roof down a foot, the entire width of the unit. Is this oxidation? I went at it with Mcquires oxidation polish and it seemed to help but only slightly. I have a powered polisher that I'm willing to give a try but if it's the paint my efforts will be wasted. I've never owned an RV that wasn't white so this is new to me.

Appreciate the input.

https://imgur.com/a/gTgo4

Yes, looks like it to me. Use an oxidation remover. Best to apply with
one of those 10" orbital polishers. It needs to be a remover, you called it a polish? Most will polish or wax after removing the oxidation.
Brian