Restoring caravan or motorhome GRP panels

[@chrisfinlayson4060]

I have just done the lower skirting on one side of my 22 year old motor home. WOW!! Followed your process and I am super impressed how easy it was. Now I have to do the other side, the overhead cabin and roof... a big but rewarding task awaits. Thank you Trudgians

[@dmaher2007]

Hi Dan, just a quick note, before you start to polish the panels you should clay bar all the panels. By doing this it will remove all and any fine bits of grime from the paint. Wet the car down first and keep wet as you work the clay bar onto the panels. Car detailers do this when restoring paint work. It also prevents dirt from getting back into the paint thus keeping the panels smooth and glossy and easily maintained. Clay bars can be hard to find and be expensive, but plumbers putty is the same thing and can be found in most stores, you only need a small amount and keep turning it into its self to get a clean side, then using the compounds to clean and buff the panels to finish.

[@Gixer750pilot]

Great video . Caravan shorts did a similar one recently . When I get time I’m going to carbon wrap my front locker ! The boy racer on me never dies

[@ItchyFeetcaravanners]

We did the same with our 15yr old Abbey. The GRP sides and ABS front panel was the finish of chalk when we first bought it earlier in the year. I'm sure through a microscope the surface would have looked like a crumpet! Cutting, albeit with an old school cloth and elbow grease, made a massive difference and now has a lustre instead of being dull. Cheers for this one Dan 👍

[@lovablerogue9984]

Hi i was recommended by KZbin Creators, im so happy about this as i enjoy watching people who travel around, as i get to see places i may never see

[@marionirvine999]

Hi Dan, our first Caravan was a 10 year old Compass Rallye 490/4L, I am a weekend detailer and like to keep my Cars lovely. Well I set to clean the caravan and my friend who I bought the van from came to visit us on our first Site. He walked straight passed the caravan, he did not recognize it. Lol

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Another great video cheers. 👍🏆🇬🇧😀

[@CaravanVlogger]

Thanks for sharing. Looks hard work but the finish speaks for itself. Love the idea of the machine polisher👍🏻

[@danjetski12]

Have just purchased the 4 amp hour battery for the sealey polishing mop in this video, wow what a difference compared to the 1.5 amp . Great video dan keep it up

[@PennyFarthingx]

Just bought a caravan from 1966 that has spent its life in the French Riviera I think I might have to refiberglass the roof but I will give this a go and let you know how it goes

[@ukmitch86]

Needed to do this job and going away in the van today! Thanks Dan!

[@TheTrudgians]

You're more than welcome. enjoy your trip away.

[@CaravanningwiththeCoxs]

Great video Dan. We did our Senator but used a pad on the end of our 18v drill. Worked really well. Cheers, Oliver.

[@owenstafford67]

I have bought a 2014 swift corniche. I have given it the once over with wax, but noticed the front panel was pitted...I shall be doing this process next spring. Thank you for the video.

[@meknownothing]

Great video as always and some very useful hints

[@bluetonic9538]

Thankfully the plastic panels on our old Bailey Pageant always looked as good as new, the paint on the sides however looked s**t until I got the van machine polished by tourershine , that made a 12 year old van look better than new

[@ewanturner4381]

I typically use a da polisher with some turtle wax colour restor polish (white, obviously) once a year. Works well, but I will also check out these products. Cheers.

[@martinplatts2901]

A really good and useful video,thanks 👍

[@richardswallow1967]

Does the restorer affect the decals on van whilst applying and using polisher...

[@stevechell9485]

Welcome back.

[@darrendark4791]

Hi Dan , we’re very very very new to caravaning so new we haven’t even had a tow bar fitted to our car yet 🤣and have never towed a thing in my life🤣😂however yesterday we went to reading caravan and Motorhomes and purchased a beautiful 2021 Bailey Pegasus grande rimini 👍collection in March we’re having a mover fitted but another extra was paint protection £499 do you think this is a good idea 🤔I’ve also been advised to watch ALL of your videos as it’s good introduction to the caravan world so I’ve subscribed and am now watching, thanks Darren 👍

[@williammclauchlan2610]

Thanks for sharing.Would this work on my tired looking faded green static caravan or do I need a colour restorer?

[@RudiVDS]

Just a question GRP panels is that a kind of fiberglas?

[@Superfandangoo]

I use a silverline polisher which is only around £30 on amazon, or fittings for a grinder are very cheap but need for a variable speed grinder

[@mickevans4345]

Do you have any other ideas ad to a product to use as still can't find any supplier with the Silky that you suggest??

[@PeteWMCD]

how did u get behind the handles?

[@martinnaylor9819]

What does it actually protect if you don’t mind me asking as I just purchased some and on with it , do I need any wax after all 3 ? Many thanks and thanks for the video 👍

[@lindahiggins9295]

Very useful video thanks for that Dan. Would this work on a 1993 Swift challenger ?

[@melonieward7483]

Yes please

[@Tom-852]

Great video Thanks Dan All the best mate

[@mickevans4345]

Can you help me where can I get these products everyone seems to be showing out of stock.

[@MandMCaravanningAdventures]

Hi Dan. Can this same process be used on fibreglass panels?

[@TheTrudgians]

Hi Matthew, yes thats the intended medium. This range of products have been used on Fibreglass (gel coat) boat panels, and vehicle GRP too. i would suggest trial it in a small area first to make sure you are happy with the results.

[@vapingtrucker2850]

I have a 2010 lunar lexon se would I be best starting with the 2nd stage thanks

[@TheTrudgians]

Morning, yes try with stage 2 first on the painted side panels, but with the front and rear fibreglass panels use the restore, to really smooth and bring the panel back to life.

[@vapingtrucker2850]

@@TheTrudgians ok thanks

[@mickevans4345]

Me again do you know if Silky have ceased this line or ceased trading can't even get emailing them to respond?

[@johneast7987]

Hi, What happened to the Duvaley video?

[@isloopy]

How do you reach above the windows on the front panel?

[@Tony-nv1gv]

with great difficulty its a stretch above the windows

[@retro423]

if you've never used a machine polisher before please don't just attack the panel as described, go easy on any raised surfaces, corners, swage lines and ridges, those polishers will burn right through the Gel coat in these areas

[@mat5726]

stupid question but how do you know if your caravan is painted? (totaly newbie here)

[@TheTrudgians]

Hi Mat, no - not a stupid question. on older caravans the skin was a very thin sheet of aluminium, on more moderns caravans the skin is a GRP or composite cover, where the colour is bonded to the plastic. to see if your caravan is painted, simply tap the skin for a metallic sound, and also look for damage where there might be a small amount of paint lifted or removed. I hope that helps.

[@robstokes5179]

quick question...do you use the restore over the side panels 'go faster transfer stripes' as i call them or just do the last two stages

[@paulbateman5769]

You can borrow my old caravan next time you want to demonstrate these products again :)

[@TheTrudgians]

hahah, i'll just watch if thats okay....

[@fester.]

i tried a 3m polish on mine and it did nothing,maybe try this

[@moominfishing]

👍🏻

[@brickpaver1]

Not that it should make any difference but those product names are not available in Australia,.....even though I put the name 'Australia in to the question box.

[@andrewmorse1112]

Why don’t you answer the questions

[@TheTrudgians]

i receive on average 800 comments, questions, replies or responses on a 24 hour basis, i get around 120 emails with questions, comments or queries each day. I try my best to answer where I can, but i dont sit on the comments section 24.7. Also, as i posted up on KZbin some days ago, i have been quite unwell. kzbin.info/door/aDq_8K1E5LCSnqU3qaL-QAcommunity?lb=UgxcFpii_MqlSyhz_KF4AaABCQ