Washing prevents discoloration.
Bugs, salt, and dirt (Red Dust) slowly deteriorate the protective gelcoat layer that protects your caravan or motorhome from environmental damages. It is essential to remove these harsh elements to prolong the lust of your home on wheels.
BUGS secrete organic acids (uric acid and formic acid) that slowly corrode and weaken the gelcoat layer protecting fiberglass. This deterioration exposes the fiberglass to Australia’s harsh UV rays, leading to discoloration and damage over time.
SALT accelerates gelcoat deterioration by drawing excess moisture from the air. This moisture promotes a chemical reaction (hygroscopic absorption), leading to increased mold growth. Mold weakens the gelcoat further by forming small cracks, which expose the underlying fiberglass to Australia's harsh UV rays, resulting in discoloration and damage over time.
DIRT (Red Dust) also significantly deteriorates gelcoat. Australia's outback red dust is more then just dirt; it's highly abrasive and can embed into the gelcoat of your motorhome or caravan. Left untreated, this dust grinds against the surface, corroding the gelcoat and exposing the fiberglass to environmental damage.
In conclusion, regularly washing your fiberglass to remove harmful chemicals like salt, bugs, and dust is crucial for preserving its integrity. This maintenance is even more essential than applying protective coatings like Ceramic Coating, as these coatings also suffer from the same deteriorating effects if left unchecked.
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Ceramic Safe Wash (SiO2 Benefits)
Our wash doesn't just remove these harmful elements, it also applies a hydrophobic layer (SiO2) that help deflect these elements from settling on the gelcoat surface in the first place.