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Escape Trailer Owners: Here’s the Best Way to Protect Your Fiberglass Exterior for the Long Haul

By CGI Detailing – Professional Ceramic Coatings


If you own an Escape travel trailer, you already know it’s one of the best-built fiberglass RVs on the market — aerodynamic, lightweight, and hand-crafted in Canada. But even the toughest gelcoat exterior is no match for sun, oxidation, and road grime unless you protect it properly.


Many Escape owners on forums and Facebook groups debate how to keep that beautiful finish clean and glossy — and whether wax, sealants, or ceramic coating is the right way to go.


Here’s the truth: ceramic coating is the most effective and long-lasting protection for your Escape trailer’s fiberglass body. And at CGI Detailing, we specialize in restoring and protecting fiberglass trailers the right way!


🚐 Why Escape Trailers Need Real Exterior Protection

Escape trailers are built with a seamless fiberglass shell coated in marine-grade gelcoat. While durable, gelcoat is porous and prone to oxidation — especially when exposed to:

  • Direct sunlight

  • Hot and humid conditions

  • Tree sap, road grime, and bird droppings


Owners commonly report chalking, yellowing, and fading — especially on older 17B, 19, and 21NE models. Once the oxidation sets in, it’s incredibly difficult to bring it back to new!

That’s why preventative protection is key. And while wax may help temporarily, ceramic coating provides serious long-term defense.


🧼 Waxing vs Ceramic Coating for Escape Trailers

Escape trailers have a reputation for being low-maintenance — but that doesn't mean you can ignore exterior protection. Many owners wax once or twice a year, only to find the finish dulling in a matter of weeks.

Here’s how ceramic coating compares:

Feature

Wax

Ceramic Coating (Glidecoat ALPHA)

Lifespan

1–2 months

2+ years

UV Protection

Minimal

Excellent

Oxidation Resistance

Temporary

Long-term barrier

Maintenance

Regular re-waxing

Simple washing

Gloss/Shine

Short-term

Deep, lasting

Cost

Low upfront

High value over time

👉 Want the full breakdown? Read our post on Ceramic Coating vs Wax


🧪 Why We Use Glidecoat ALPHA for Escape Trailers

At CGI Detailing, we don’t use automotive products. We apply Glidecoat ALPHA, a graphene-enhanced marine-grade ceramic coating engineered for gelcoat. It provides:

  • Superior UV defense (critical in sunny climates)

  • Extreme hydrophobic properties for easy washing

  • Lasting shine and protection — with 24 months of durability

  • Specifically formulated for gelcoat — perfect for Escape trailer finishes

This isn’t something you can grab off the shelf. It’s a professional-grade system we apply after carefully polishing and preparing your surface — and it bonds to your gelcoat for real, long-term protection.


🔧 What’s Included in a CGI Detailing Ceramic Coating Service?

Every Escape trailer gets the full treatment:

  • Thorough wash decontamination

  • Multi-stage oxidation removal and polishing

  • IPA panel wipe to remove oils

  • Two layers of Glidecoat ALPHA ceramic coating applied by hand

📍 All work is done on-site — we’re mobile and serve fiberglass trailer owners across the nation

🧽 Check out our full service list here


💬 What Escape Owners Are Saying

In popular forums and groups like Escape Trailer Owners Community and Fiberglass RV, owners often say:

“Waxing used to be fine, but I can’t keep up with it anymore.”“The front cap is starting to oxidize even though it’s only 3 years old.”“Wish I’d coated it from the beginning.”

The reality is: the earlier you ceramic coat, the better. It’s much easier to preserve gloss than try to bring it back.


💸 What Does It Cost?

Most Escape trailers fall in the $2,300–$3,200 range for full ceramic coating depending on condition and prep time required.

This covers:

  • Surface correction

  • Two-layers of ceramic coating

  • Trim, windows, and wheels coated

  • Professional gelcoat-safe products — no shortcuts


📆 Book Before Summer to Beat UV Damage

If you’ve been thinking about ceramic coating your Escape trailer — now’s the time. UV exposure peaks in the summer, and the damage adds up quickly. Once oxidation starts, polishing gets more expensive and more difficult.

Whether you own an Escape 5.0, 21C, 19, or 17B, we’ve got you covered — and we’ll make yours look showroom-ready again.

📞 Ready to protect your Escape? Contact us to book your ceramic coating today.

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