I have not seen any threads on this topic.

My topper shell is pretty oxidized on the outside, the surface looks really dull. What do you guys recommend to try and clean it without damaging the paint?

I have a fiberglass topper that is somewhat similar in color that the Brat is.

I want it to shine and be smooth again......before it goes on for this fall.

some type of wax /cleaner product that does both.

 

i believe turtle wax would work.......or any number of mothers products.cheers, brian

Wet sand it with 1200 grit then buff it with a low grit compound. Finish with the wax of your choice.

would fine or super fine steel wool work to do that with wet.?

use dish soap water right?

 

 

I got lots of extra steel wool.

Wet sand it with 1200 grit then buff it with a low grit compound. Finish with the wax of your choice.

Don't use steel wool. Use automotive grade sandpaper. I never used soap, just straight water. Keep the paper and the surface very wet.

If it's white fiberglas, then use the same stuff you would clean your bathtub with (Lysol Tub and Tile with Bleach, Scrubbing Bubbles or Soft Scrub) then just use a good wax after.

 

If it's paint, then just use a good quality cleaner/wax like Maguire's. We used it with a buffer and it took 8 years of oxidation off a dark green car and brought it right back to almost new. It also took out those black lines that come from rain running down from mirrors, door handles, etc. Awesome stuff!

 

I would stay away from sandpaper and especially steel wool, too easy to "break" the finish.

would fine or super fine steel wool work to do that with wet.?

use dish soap water right?

 

 

I got lots of extra steel wool.

 

Resist the temptation to use dish soap on anything automotive. Ive seen people take the clearcoat off a car with it, use it improperly in their washer fluid tanks and all kinds of stuff. Its cheaper but not in the end.

Having lived 25 years in Iowa I wouldnt go near that brat with wet dry no matter what grit. Thats asking for a rust issue. Try an inconspicous area first and definately try something that restores paint.

 

I have used Malco Rejuvenator (heres a company selling it by the gallon)

http://www.chadssupplyllc.com/catalog/i15.html

It worked great but the fading came back on mine after a year or so and I had to do it again...but the next time it looked even better than before.

Maybe try a good boat polish for fiberglass.

Ebay Mequiars no 44 on the way.

Maybe try a good boat polish for fiberglass.

oxy clean and a scotch brite pad