bheinen74 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 some type of wax /cleaner product that does both. i believe turtle wax would work.......or any number of mothers products.cheers, brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ettev Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Wet sand it with 1200 grit then buff it with a low grit compound. Finish with the wax of your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ettev Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Don't use steel wool. Use automotive grade sandpaper. I never used soap, just straight water. Keep the paper and the surface very wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil9er Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Maybe try a good boat polish for fiberglass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Ebay Mequiars no 44 on the way. Maybe try a good boat polish for fiberglass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 oxy clean and a scotch brite pad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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