Gonecamping444
MI
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Sounds like gel coat on our campers are harder to take care of?Do you think gel coat last as long as fiberglass?What would you buy a camper with gel coat or fiberglass?Thanks
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thomasmnile
Deltona, Fl.
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Gonecamping444 wrote:Sounds like gel coat on our campers are harder to take care of?Do you think gel coat last as long as fiberglass?What would you buy a camper with gel coat or fiberglass?Thanks
An FAQ link for you from the company that manufactures both Filon & Gelcoat panels for the RV industry:
http://www.kemlite.com/cranecomposites/Kemlite/RV/faq.asp
This should answer your questions with authoritative info.
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btd35
Spokane, WA
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I've had both. The gel coat is beautiful, and long lasting, but any defect shows up right away because of how glossy it is. I take good care of mine and so not a real problem. I would still go for the gel coat over fiberglass if had to do it again.
Tom & Beth
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hwybnb
Southern California
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I have had both. Non-coated fiberglass (Filon) started turning ugly after a few years. The surface oxidized away, exposing more of the fiber matrix, which then attracted and held dirt and yellowed. Gelcoat stayed looking good for much longer. However, there are several grades of Filon. I believe that some have a coating that lasts longer.
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Mile High
Lone Tree, CO
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I don't think I would go back to filon. I love the shine on our gelcoat.
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javaseuf
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Info HERE.
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richfaa
Ohio
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I do not have high gloss gel coat and after 41 months the regular Gel coat looks great. If I had it to do over again I would go with the High Gloss for the looks but at the time there was some question about the weight which later proved to be false.
06 Montana 3400. 08 Ford F-350 6.4L
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Dustytuu
Somewhere in the USA
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Jelcoat is easier to keep clean and waxed. Looks better longer. We have had both and prefer jelcoat.
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