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Title: Wash and waxing coach
Post by: 18360 on February 10, 2021, 09:36:44 am
I'm going to have a rv cleaning service clean my coach.
There is not much information about cleaning the exterior except to use 303 or Protect All and not to use a power wash on the decals.
Any hints.  We have always run it through a semi wash over the year and 1/2 that we have owned it.
I'm thinking of having the cleaning service wash it and i would apply the wax.
Anything special for the roof?

Thanks for any comments,

Rick
Title: Re: Wash and waxing coach
Post by: jbeem on February 10, 2021, 10:16:03 am
Barry and Cindy have a word document that they put out about washing and waxing.  Attached document below.
Title: Re: Wash and waxing coach
Post by: Michelle on February 10, 2021, 10:29:38 am
If you have DuraBrite wheels, be sure they don't use acid wash or wheel polish on them.  Gentle soap and water only or you'll risk destroying the DuraBrite coating.
Title: Re: Wash and waxing coach
Post by: craneman on February 10, 2021, 10:50:44 am
If you have DuraBrite wheels, be sure they don't use acid wash or wheel polish on them.  Gentle soap and water only or you'll risk destroying the DuraBrite coating.
Any Idea what years or models started using the DuraBrite?
Title: Re: Wash and waxing coach
Post by: Michelle on February 10, 2021, 11:01:58 am
Any Idea what years or models started using the DuraBrite?

Unfortunately, no.  Somewhere near 2000.  The rims should be stamped/labeled if they have it.
Title: Re: Wash and waxing coach
Post by: Keith and Joyce on February 10, 2021, 03:13:54 pm
For waxing I use "Wash Wax All"  Wipe on wipe off.  Very easy to use.  It's not a buffing compound so it will not restore a finish but it produces a great long lasting finish.  You can also use it as a dry wash.

Waterless Car Wash - Wash Wax ALL – Wash Wax ALL (https://washwax.com/)

Keith

Title: Re: Wash and waxing coach
Post by: nitehawk on February 10, 2021, 04:59:13 pm
I used Turtle Wax Ceramic car wash and it sure puts a great shine on both the coach and the car!
I was amazed at the shine.
Title: Re: Wash and waxing coach
Post by: Dub on February 11, 2021, 04:45:43 pm
Like Michelle said don't let the service use acid on the aluminum wheels, they call it "brighter" when in fact it has acid in it and will turn an aluminum wheel white.. Once a shine has been reached on aluminum wash with soap and water. I don't get over technical with wash and wax products, a good clear coat doesn't require much. Some good products listed above.
Title: Re: Wash and waxing coach
Post by: Michelle on February 11, 2021, 05:48:54 pm
If we're voting for wax/polish products, I like Meguiar's NXT Tech 2.0 Wax or M21 Synthetic sealant (which is basically the same stuff, just sold to pros in a consistency that can be applied with a orbital tool).

Meguiar's Gold Class for washing, unless Steve breaks out the foam cannon (which rocks), then it's Chemical Guys honeydew Snow Foam.