Date:         Sat, 18 May 2002 08:47:14 -0700
Reply-To:     Philip Chidlaw <pchidlaw@MCN.ORG>
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From:         Philip Chidlaw <pchidlaw@MCN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Want to paint camper roof
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Tim T.,

I've got only 2 weeks on the single application I made, so who knows? I
found a few testimonials from others claiming that Penetrol on gel coat
lasts as long or longer than more conventional wax compounds. Maybe,
maybe not. If you do use this stuff, I strongly suggest that you follow
the label recommendation of 5 minutes max before wiping off excess.
Otherwise, the solvent evaporates, leaving traces of a vaguely tacky,
streaked residue. The idea is to let a little permeate the porous
surface, obscuring and maybe arresting the gel coat oxidation. The boat
guys and divers I know around here suggest I do a gel coat
reapplication, but I'm too lazy. Anyway, the finish on mine is not that
bad, and I generally keep it garaged.

Philip Chidlaw

-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Talevich [mailto:timhcl@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 9:59 AM
To: pchidlaw@MCN.ORG
Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof


Hi Philip,

After using Penetrol, did the nice shine last awhile? Another member
said he
had to reapply the stuff after a couple of weeks, and thought the top
would
stay OK through the summer. I'd like to try Penetrol, but only if you
get
some kind of long-lasting benefit (don't want to have to climb up there
every month).

Thanks,

Tim T.