Looking for some feedback on the product from Rust-Oleum called Wipe New. I finally tried it on some bus aluminum panels. It looks really fine & much better than without. Has anyone on the forum had "over time" experience with this product. We've been an advocate of Sheila Shine which contains oils & looks equally as good but attracts dust & doesn't last very long.
If you check the Wipe New website, they show larger quantities available in different formulations for detailers. There are videos of it being applied to many different kinds of surfaces, including to the Gel Coat of boats. They do state that once it is cured, it can only be removed by sanding or polishing compounds, which implies that it is a tough surface. I wonder, as you do though, what happens over time after sitting in the sun. If it needs reapplication after a few years, then the surface may become less attractive if the first coat ages differently. I wonder if it would be better longevity wise to apply a Urethane Clear Coat, which, over paint, can last over a decade. We need the experience of someone who has used it years ago, and reports that it is holding up. In the meanwhile, good old Sheila Shine does the trick, and applies easily. Eagle owners are the ones most likely to use Wipe New or Sheila Shine.
Great response DoubleEagle & thanks! Your mention "We need the experience of someone who has used it years ago and reports that is is holding up" is exactly what I am hoping for. We have been using Sheila Shine & are giving Wipe New a shot on our weathered anodized aluminum & the difference is like night & day of the finish. Either product really livens the luster of the aluminum.
I'd be concerned if it yellows over time.
I've been using Wipe New ever since my old friend Sonnie Gray told me about it. He used on his Silver Eagle due to an acid wash. Our anodized aluminum siding is over 50 years old and it brought it back to life. I get two kits from WM and make sure that the surface is clean and dry. It lasts about 2-3 years before reapplying. The water beads up real nice and the dust doesn't cling to it as easy. It also gives it a great shine. I've used the product twice and will do so again. It covers up any ghost lettering and white streaks very good and leaves the surface very slick to the touch. I've never noticed any yellowing since I first used it back in early 2015.
Paul yours is the response I have been waiting for across 3 bus forums! Are you saying you can complete your bus with 2 WM Wipe New trim kits? Our 35' 4104 in about 98 percent anodized AL not counting the white painted roof. That would be great. Also thinking on using it on our 21' boat which is an 83 fiberglass unit weathered but in great condition. Another post said it also worked well on fiberglass gel coat... Thanks for your feedback!
Dan, there is another relevant post on the Eagles International Forum on page 5 of the Eagle Tech section, dated 11 Apr 16 by John Mellis. The comments go into the importance of surface preparation.
Yes, two kits will do our 40' Eagle. I usually get it at WM in the Auto Section.
Thanks Paul, You & the Eagles International Forum link was very helpful. I appreciate the feedback. Safe travels.
Would like to follow up on the Wipe New product. We never dreamed we'd apply a clearcoat to our raw weathered anodized aluminum. After testimony on this & other boards we're 2/3 of the way with total bus coverage and are overwhelmed with the results as the photo clearly shows. It will take 3 kits to complete the entire bus (anodized aluminum) at a tune of approx. $45 & less than 2 hours of easy application . We had been a staunch advocate of Sheila Shine which is a totally different product that "oils" the aluminum is rather temporary & collects dust. Wipe new is a potent Nano polymer clearcoat that cures in 24 to 48 hrs to a crystal clear rock-hard slick finish & lasts a lot longer. Photo tells the story - one can easily see the "before & after"
What a great report! This stuff really works and I'm so glad to hear that you are very satisfied. I love the fact that it leaves such a slick surface so stuff has a very difficult time of sticking to the surface.
Wait until you get it all done and get it outside in the sun, you will need your sunglasses! lol