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I finally pick up my new trailer tomorrow and the dealer wants to sell me some Final Coat Polish for $400. They said if they put it on it would be $1100. They say it last for 5 years...

Can anyone help me and tell me if this is worth it or is there a better exterior protection on the market??

Thanks
Graham
 
Graham,

What exactly is this magic potion that will last 5 years? I can't imagine anything that would last that long on fiberglass, gel coat, or painted surfaces.
 
I don't believe we would take that offer. Guess we just don't believe salesman and dealers.  Sounds like a high profit item for the dealer.
 
It is an RV Sealant. You can see it on capfinalcoat.com

Looks good but not sure about the $400??

Thanks
Graham
 
Graham,

When I try to access that web site I get the following message:

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You don't have permission to access / on this server  ???
 
Tom said:
Graham,

When I try to access that web site I get the following message:

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You don't have permission to access / on this server  ???
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Same here Tom.  I think the asking price is about $399 more than what I would give for it. ;D ;D
 
Graham,

I fixed  the link in your prior post.

According to that web site:

"Final Coat Sealant protects and enhances the clear coat layer of today's paint finishes."

So, do you have a clear coat paint finish?
[edit]Fixed typo.[/edit]
 
I brought a Jayco G2 Travel Trailer. I am not familiar with the type of exterior paint that is used?

Thanks
Graham
 
Sounds a lot like the teflon coating we put on our company airplanes after a new paint job. Worked as advertised and worth the cost.
 
Bruce,
If it is Teflon(r), I have serious doubts that an individual or even a dealer could apply it correctly, any more than you'd have a new Imron job done on a plane by your local auto paint shop. No amount of digging came up with any company name reference, product reference, MSDS. Maybe someone else has info?
 
Karl,

There was a company that specialized on the application. It was located in Tuscaloosa, AL. Brought the airplane in the afternoon and they did it overnight. Had a crew of anywhere from 5-10 guys. All I'm saying is that this may be the same stuff. Didn't take rocket scientists to do the application from my observation.
 
Bruce,
You hit on the key word there - "specialized". Regardless of the job -  be it painting a house; refinishing furniture; painting an airplane; or applying a protective coating on a MH, you wouldn't want some kid who washes cars for a living (and also applies protective coatings in his spare time) doing it to your expensive MH. If it were a factory option, that would be a different story, but I doubt that any dealer would have the equipment, personnel, or training to do a proper job, nor will they take the time and effort to do the necessary prep work which is probably 50% or more of the job. Back in Milwaukee years ago, we had a guy who started an auto paint business. His motto was "We (Earl Scheib) will paint any car for $29.95". And he did. And you got what you paid for. Sometimes even more... like over-sprayed chrome, window glass, headlights, tires and wheels... Guess they forgot to mention that masking cost extra :p 
 
Karl,
I use a marine polish that contains Teflon on my front cap. Got it at Walmart but it's also available at marine stores. Called Starbrite Premium. I put it on after I wax the cap. It doesn't last for 5 years but it does last a long time. The cap is slicker than greased owl poop after it goes on.
 
We used that on Ned's boat all the time, but it's not a permanent coating like I think he's talking about, and it sure doesn't cost $400 and another $1100 to apply. Heck, we used Interlux  or Graphkote (correct me if I'm wrong, Ned) on the keel and hull, and that is only about $65/quart.
 
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