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Wash and waxing coach

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
Rick & MJ Berry
1998 U320 40'
Ohio

Re: Wash and waxing coach

Reply #1 –
Barry and Cindy have a word document that they put out about washing and waxing.  Attached document below.
2002 36' U270 Foretravel

Re: Wash and waxing coach

Reply #2 –
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.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Wash and waxing coach

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Michelle –
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?
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Wash and waxing coach

Reply #4 –
Quote from: craneman –
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.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Wash and waxing coach

Reply #5 –
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

Keith

Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

Re: Wash and waxing coach

Reply #6 –
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.
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #7 –
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.
Dub McBride 1996 270

Re: Wash and waxing coach

Reply #8 –
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.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320