Let me start out by saying it can't be too bad. The trailer consistantly
rates Silver or Gold level at the International Concours. A couple of years
ago I had the top re-sprayed due to some cracking of the clearcote on the
very top panels where no one but me ever sees. The end caps were also
showing the first signs of fading. They have not gotten noticably worse,
and the cost of the respray was minimal. The clearcote does not eliminate
the oxidation, it just slows it down. So the shine has slowly faded, but it
still looks at least as good as a new trailer...maybe a bit better. A
clearcoted trailer will not have the mirror finish that the polishing gurus
seek. But it is does not require the time either. When I first had the
trailer done it looked mid way between a high polish and the new trailers.
Now it looks more like the new trailers plus some wear and tear. Eventually
I will strip it and polish it myself, but am in no hurry to do so. Perhaps
in a few more years. My goal is not to have the best looking one out
there...nor the worst. My goal is to be using it as much as possible. I love
to travel, I love to see the natural sites that N America posesses in
abundance. I have traveled with the polishing gurus. I don't want to be
afraid of getting my trailer dirty or scratched up a little. I would rather
feel that I CAN take that gravel or dirt road to that out of the way place
to enjoy the solitude or scenery.
Scott
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> How has your clear coat held up since 1999?
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> -Tim