Fibreglass care tips?

Ghoulish Delight · 08-02-2006, 10:52 AM

Okay, this is probably a long shot (I don't think we have any boaters on the board), but does anyone have good tips/favorite products for caring for fibreglass? I need to start doing something to make sure my Dodger seats stay in good condition.

They're in fairly good shape in that they've got no major scratches or dents or anything. But the surface has definitely oxidized, it's got that dull, milky look. I've done some searching and seen some products that claim to take care of that. Are those claims generally to be trusted? Are there brands out there that are better than others? I've seen some products by Meguiars, who I know makes a good car wax, I wonder if the same holds for their fibreglass care stuff.

mousepod · 08-02-2006, 10:58 AM

Have you checked any of the boating sites? From what I understand, you have to remove the oxidation (is that a word?) before you can polish...

Not Afraid · 08-02-2006, 10:59 AM

How did the Stadium care fot the seats all of these years?

Is ther a Doger Stadium Seat Owners Club out there? God knows there are clubs for everything else!

Ghoulish Delight · 08-02-2006, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

Have you checked any of the boating sites? From what I understand, you have to remove the oxidation (is that a word?) before you can polish...

Yeah, that's where I started. There seem to be products that are supposed to do both in one step. That'd be nice. Meanwhile, it's been surprisingly difficult to locate a retail boating supplise store near work.

DreadPirateRoberts · 08-02-2006, 11:05 AM

GD, West Marine has a pretty good writeup. They have stores in Newport Beach, and Long Beach.

Not Afraid · 08-02-2006, 11:09 AM

I don't know how I know this, but West Marine is supposed to be the best.

Capt Jack · 08-02-2006, 11:55 AM

there are a number of automotive polymer coat products around. Meguiars products are always pretty top notch (except for that weak "Car Crazy" show he does on speed channel) and readily available at most auto parts places.

they're also liable to be slightly cheaper than things made to protect against salt water oxidation (ie, boating stuff).

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08-02-2006, 10:52 AM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Fibreglass care tips? Okay, this is probably a long shot (I don't think we have any boaters on the board), but does anyone have good tips/favorite products for caring for fibreglass? I need to start doing something to make sure my Dodger seats stay in good condition. They're in fairly good shape in that they've got no major scratches or dents or anything. But the surface has definitely oxidized, it's got that dull, milky look. I've done some searching and seen some products that claim to take care of that. Are those claims generally to be trusted? Are there brands out there that are better than others? I've seen some products by Meguiars, who I know makes a good car wax, I wonder if the same holds for their fibreglass care stuff. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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08-02-2006, 10:58 AM	#2
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Have you checked any of the boating sites? From what I understand, you have to remove the oxidation (is that a word?) before you can polish... __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	How did the Stadium care fot the seats all of these years? Is ther a Doger Stadium Seat Owners Club out there? God knows there are clubs for everything else!
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DreadPirateRoberts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,483	GD, West Marine has a pretty good writeup. They have stores in Newport Beach, and Long Beach.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I don't know how I know this, but West Marine is supposed to be the best.
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Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	there are a number of automotive polymer coat products around. Meguiars products are always pretty top notch (except for that weak "Car Crazy" show he does on speed channel) and readily available at most auto parts places. they're also liable to be slightly cheaper than things made to protect against salt water oxidation (ie, boating stuff). mi dos centavos __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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