It would be helpful if you have read our article on Faded Fiberglass Gelcoat Restoration. So, how does Vivilon make faded fiberglass gelcoat or paint restoration a matter of readily understandable applied chemistry? There are four points of performance to consider:

1. Vivilon's  clear coat restorer fills in the valleys to level out the surface profile of the gelcoat or paint.

2. Vivilon's clear coat restorer has a combination of low surface tension resins, a even lower surface tension solvent blend and surfactants that give it the ability to gain excellent adhesion (among other things) with even lower still surface tension readings. This gives Vivilon a dynes/centimeter surface tension number of around 28-29. That's 28-29 versus 42 dynes/cm for a polyurethane. It's nylon-acrylic polymer blend is basically chemically inert and non-reactive. As discussed in our article of fiberglass gelcoat restoration, this is the ideal combination of non-reacity and low surface energy to provide long term fiberglass gelcoat boat or RV restoration that keeps its color and shine intact for years. Vivilon resins hydrophobic nature adds to its resistance to osmosis blistering as a side benefit.

3. Vivilon's clearcoat restorer has the highest combination of UV absorbers, light stabilizers and other nano-particle UV stabilizers of ANY coating on the commercial market. This allows the clear restorer and protector to deliver consistently complete fiberglass gelcoat or paint restoration..

4. With Vivilon's  clear coat restorer, the restoration coating dries to a glossy finish within minutes after spraying onto the fiberglass gelcoat. However, if you want that showroom shine perfection, just put on one coat more than is recommended for purely protection needs, and polish it with 1500 polishing glaze (on a rotary buffing wheel), for truly spectacular results. It's the ultimate in fiberglass gelcoat restoration and appearance protection for your boat, water craft, RV, Custom Coach Bus, Camper, Travel Ttrailer or Class A, B, or C Motorhome.

Whether you have a ski boat, skiff, bass boat, cruiser, sportfishing boat, sailboat, speedboat, bowrider, runabout, houseboat, motor yacht, trawler, pontoon boat or even jon boat (Vivilon works great on aluminum, steel or any kind of metal), if its faded, dull, oxidized, discolored or chalky, then Vivilon's clear coat restorer will restore, refurbish and rejuvenate the fiberglass gelcoat, metal or paint to like new, original color, gloss, luster and shine. And, the gelcoat fiberglass restoration is only part of what Vivilon clear restorer and protector can do for your boat.

The bright work (polished aluminum, stainless steel and copper ) can be restored and protected from tarnishing, white rust and salt water marine corrosion. Your teak wood can be refurbished and protected to stay looking good with no graying for 18 months to two years. The engines in the engine room can ALWAYS look like new with our clear protector. Apply Vivilon to outboard motors, stern drives, struts, propellers, trim tabs, shafts...anywhere you have something to protect from sun and salt water corrosion. Virtually any surface can be restored if its faded. Or, it's  appearance protected if it's already new looking.

It only takes less than a gallon of Vivilon to refinish a couple coats on your fiberglass boat up to 25 foot long. Or, up to 1.5 gallons to restore and protect an RV up to 40 feet long. If you are doing the boat restoration yourself, you might first read our Application Instructions for cleaning directions. If you need a tutorial on spraying, How to Use Compressed Air Paint Spray Guns and Paint Spraying Troubleshooting may be of help. For an investment from $200 to $400 (and an afternoon of labor) you can not only restore your faded fiberglass gelcoat boat or faded RV's siding; but, protect it against the elements for years to come. And, just think, you won't ever have to do  compounding, waxing or polishing of your fiberglass gelcoat again!

You can do fiberglass gelcoat restoration with any quality clearcoat from name brand auto paint suppliers. DuPont, BASF, Sherwin-Williams, PPG and others make fine two-part polyester or acrylic-polyester aliphatic urethanes. If you don't want to use our clearcoat products (Vivilon Classic or Tough Enough), you can use theirs to restore like new color, shine and luster to your faded gelcoat. But, if you want an easier product to use, one without their toxicity issues, one that doesn't require mixing, dries in minutes and without the "use it or lose it" of a mixed urethane, consider the almost 30 year proven performance of Vivilon. Check out our picture gallery, and call us with your questions, or buy here!