Complete Transformation of Oxidized 5th Wheel RV with Ceramic Coating 

Hey Paul - we have a network of certified pro detailers all across the country. If you submit your details here: www.glidecoat.com/professional-detailing/ we can hook you up with the nearest detailer for a quote.

Double the time

Yeah it is a bit of work but the results are worth it!

I work by myself and it most definitely takes me 2 - 3 days to wash compound and finish . I’ve been searching for a video like this to make sure what I’m doing is right lol love it ! Most people whom claim detailing , will turn it down. Lol Detailers want that 💰

How do you determine your pricing? Size and how bad it’s oxidized? Do you offer different packages or mainly do a 3 step? Thanks if you can let me know. Appreciate it.

​@@JBrownVidz how much it is for a job like this , just to get an estimate to make someone make mine

@@mathieuguill4945 measure the length of the RV factor in compound , wool pads , polishes (maybe it’s a 2-1?) polished pads, DA, both washes and at least 4 hours of your Time . Maybe Start at about $10-15 per foot for the light stuff. Until you get the hang of it. Depending on where you live. It’s a experience, and addition to the portfolio, but you DON’T want to tackle and it be slightly to extreme to where you have under paid self or even just took on more than you can chew . I feel like it’s important I say that, at the end of the gold I’ve been handing out . I’ve been thinking of building a OF style page full of information. Subscribe here to my gamer channel for now and Message me for more

Hey Braxton - We have a kit designed for 30' RV's which has 500ml of coating. This would allow you to do 600SQFT, then you could add a 120ml of coating to the kit to cover the extra SQFT instead of going up to the 40' kit. The kit includes the Ceramic Coating, Nano Wash, Compound, Polish and Surface Wipe, plus microfibers, applicators, etc. Even on new vehicles we recommend polish to remove any factory swirlmarks or minor surface imperfections before applying the ceramic coating. Then Surface Wipe to remove any residues prior to applying the ceramic coating. If you have any additional questions, let us know and we can set you up with our application specialist to provide more details.

@Barry - hey Barry, the 16oz bottle available on our website (www.glidecoat.com/product/heavy-duty-cleaner/) should be enough for the job. Christian only used the one 16oz bottle for the RV in the video.

Thanks - Christian and the guys did a great job! It depends on the detailer what the price is, but we have a kit for DIY. This video essentially covers start to finish the products in the kit, except for the heavy duty cleaner used in the first step. You can check out our kits here for more info: www.glidecoat.com/product/rv-ceramic-top-coating-kit/. If you are interested in having your RV professionally detailed, we can put you in touch with someone in your area.

Hey Skylar - it depends on the size of your RV. But we do have kits on our website for DIY - www.glidecoat.com/product/rv-ceramic-top-coating-kit/. The kits don't include the heavy duty cleaner that Christian uses @0:46... but most RV's aren't in as bad of shape as the one in the video so you can usually just use the Nano Wash. But if you aren't interested in DIY, we have a network of detailers who can do this for you. Cost varies based on type of RV, but you can send us a detailing request here: www.glidecoat.com/boat-detailing-south-florida/ and we can get you an estimate.

@@Glidecoat Thank your for the information!

While these 2 in 1 compounds might do a sufficient job at removing oxidization and restoring some of the shine to the surface, it is extremely important to thoroughly prep the surface with multiple buffing steps to shrink the size of the pores in the surface and increase the gloss of the surface to as good as possible to ensure that you get optimal performance and benefit from the ceramic coating. If the surface is insufficiently buffed and is still very porous then the coating will not properly seal the surface, which can lead to a reduction of longevity and performance.

meguiars cleaner wax to keep it protected. apply it with a buffer and it will keep it shiny.

@@kylecody6197 can I go over detail stickers with this and does it protect from UV rays.... What buffer pad should I use with this?

with brand new, you certainly don't need all the steps. You can skip the heavy cleaner and compound. We have a video which discusses the steps for ceramic coating a new boat, which would be similar - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q7f50LKCufY.html. Generally a new RV will have micro scratches or swirls on the surface from factory buffing. If you plan to ceramic coat it, you would want to give a polish, wipe with surface wipe to remove any contaminants and then apply the coating. I can put you in touch with our application specialist if you want more info.

Hey Stephen, we offer two options. Although this was done by our in-house application specialist, all of the products are available on our website (glidecoat.com) for DIY. If you aren't feeling that adventurous, we have a network of Certified Pro applicators and may have someone in your area. The exact charge will depend on the size and condition of the RV. Some of our Certified Pros are mobile, so drop us an email at info@glidecoat.com and we can connect you with a Pro in your area.

There is no question, that if you have let your RV or 5th Wheel deteriorate to the point, it was as heavily oxidized as the 5th wheel in the video, then yes, it will require a lot of work to restore it. The key with a ceramic coating is that it locks down the surface. If the surface is in bad shape then you need to restore it. If it is new, which is about 60% of our sales, then you are just looking at a light polish and then apply. This will then help minimize any oxidization going forward and help retain the shine and gloss. In my case I own an Allegro Bus and given what I spent when I purchased it, spending $1000 every couple of years to keep the coach looking new is not a huge investment given what the coach is worth. Is Glidecoat's RV Ceramic the best, well certainly there are countless positive reviews online. Our key advantage though, is that we initially focussed on boats, which are primarily gelcoat. This experience helped, as most RV's and 5th Wheels are gelcoat/fiberglass. Unfortunately lots of consumers and ceramic companies feel that a car ceramic will work. There is a big difference between clear coated painted aluminum and gelcoat. Gelcoat is a lot more porous requiring a much higher percentage of ceramic as well as higher UV deflection, which we have developed, given our findings in the marine market.

With a new RV you don't have to be as aggressive as we were in the video. You can skip the heavy duty cleaner and heavy compound. We would still recommend a single stage paint correction either with the Nano Compound or Nano Polish. Even with a factory new RV, you will likely see swirl marks or minor imperfections in the surface and it is best to remove before ceramic coating. That said, if you are happy with the surface, you can clean then decontaminate with Surface Wipe and apply the ceramic coating. The ceramic coating will keep it looking new and protect for at least 2 years depending on usage, storage, and how you take care of it. Once you notice the hydrophobic effect begins to wear off, you can reapply without any issue. We also mention our RV Shine & Shield at 8:30 in the video as a maintenance/after care product but this can be used as a stand-alone product as well. When used on it's own, it will protect your RV for up to 6 months (again, based on storage, usage, etc.) but as long as you re-apply, it will keep your RV looking great.

Hi Marilyn - depends on which Permaplate product you are using... If you have the Protective Film you can apply the coating over top of that.

Hey Curt - Compounding and polishing the surface will help reduce the appearance of ghosting from removed decals and stripes but will not completely remove it. In order to completely remove it would require wet sanding the area, followed by compounding and polishing.

Hi Gabriel - We use 2 years as a guideline for our RV coating, but it does depend on factors such as storage, usage, regular cleaning, etc. In southern US with higher UV - 2 years is a pretty good guideline. Up north, with less UV, you could see longer. Regular cleaning using a neutral pH soap designed for ceramic coatings, like our Ceraglo product can also help extend the life of the coating beyond 2 years.

Hey Jorge - the total project took about 48 man hours. Because the RV had so much dirt, mold and oxidization, the majority of the time was spent cleaning and prepping the surface (compound and polish). About 70% of the time was spent prepping the surface. Once the surface is ready though, the ceramic coating process goes fairly quickly, about 4 hours per coat.

how mush to get someting like this 👍👍👍

The RV ceramic can be used on painted aluminum with no issues. Also can be applied over vinyl decals.

@@Glidecoat what kit do you recommend for RV’s with aluminum siding and vinyl decals for detailing ?

@@psmythie7920 It depends on the size of your trailer - what's the length and SQFT that you are looking to coat?

@Glidecoat, I have a new 34’ aluminum siding camper with one slideout. My addition of that comes to about 700sqft. What products and how much of ea do I need to buy? Thanks!!

It is definitely a labor of love... and if it was just a shiny coat, we would definitely agree. The shiny coat is actually a layer of protection which keeps the surface of the RV safe from fading and oxidization for up to 24 months.

V M do you realize how much surface area there is on that camper to clean?!! It’s a lotttttt!!! 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

You are right - the first stage uses our Nano Wash Soap and Heavy Duty Cleaner / Degreaser. Simply cleaning the RV does make a big difference... It is certainly the cheapest and easiest thing someone can do to instantly improve the look of their trailer. But the real transformation happens after compound and polish. You can see at 3:40 where we show the area compounded vs the area which was cleaned and degreased. Then of course making sure it stays that way with the ceramic coating.

@@Glidecoat this is all basic information with company mumbo jumbo overhyped cleaners and compounds

@@danikael2815 Obviously we believe in our products and the results we achieved. I appreciate the feedback - but It's the Glidecoat channel for promoting Glidecoat products and other company "mumbo jumbo".

@@danikael2815 Dammmm Mikey... chill. Just change the channel bro. Good luck with your soap and zep floor wax coating. I’m guessing your one of those

@@mram7715 I'm not a zep guy but im not paying outrageous prices for simple soaps and degreasers