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Looking for Reno area Foretravel owners please.

April 23, 2025, 11:45:52 pm

I'm considering a professional detailer to polish and wax my U270. I live near Reno. I wanted to see if there were any other owners in the area who have used somebody for this service and might recommend. Scared to death to let somebody go after it I don't know or trust. It's a 2003 and in beautiful condition. I can't stomach somebody giving me swirl marks or burning the paint.
Any owners in the Reno area?
Thanks, Ben. 

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Reply #1 – April 24, 2025, 09:16:20 am

We lived in Sparks for many years , but have since retired to AZ about 8 years ago. We had a 36' 5th wheel at that time and I remember not being able to find anyone I trusted to detail it in the Reno/Sparks area. We would usually get it done , by a mobile company , at an RV resort in Palm Springs or in AZ while traveling. Seems there should be someone there in the area. Try asking at an RV sales place or an RV park might have someone come thru.
We will be staying at Sparks Marina RV park May 6-9. Passing thru on way from a week in Moab to California for Mothers Day then to Redwoods and Oregon Coast. Good luck with your search as yes I agree, you don't want just any schmo doing it. I had a company in Las Vegas do a terrible job on our FT a few years ago at an RV park... and it was $400.  Live and learn....

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Reply #2 – April 24, 2025, 06:48:23 pm

Our 2003 had many coats of clear coat and all I ever used was Wash Wax All waterless cleaner except for the bugs on the front. It still looks like it did in 2012, when we bought it. Foretravel clear coat is great stuff. It shouldn't need to be buffed to shine.

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Reply #3 – April 24, 2025, 07:19:41 pm

Our 2003 is the same, what a great paint job and clear coating, and I second the Wash Wax All product!

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Reply #4 – April 24, 2025, 07:35:13 pm

In the past, on the '03 and the LTV we've used WashWaxAll for light duty and pH neutral soap (like Chemical Guy's honeydew in a foam cannon) followed by Meguiar's NXT Tech wax for annual or bi-annual cleaning and done it ourselves (over the course of a couple of days).  Never any power tools for the wax/polish portion. 

With our new paint job, Xtreme advised no wax of any kind whatsoever.  Especially the first few years.  Just wash.

My shoulders approve of that guidance.

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Reply #5 – April 24, 2025, 08:49:11 pm

We have used Wash and Wax All for a number of years now. They have a kit that has an extendable pole that's used to apply it and wipe it off. Works real good. We can do the coach in a couple of hours. Another little trick is use Rainex on the front. It makes bugs come off easier. We even use Rainex on the wheels..... Works pretty good.

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Reply #6 – April 24, 2025, 11:48:18 pm

whoa!!  thanks everybody. grateful for the comments. 

seems like wash and waxall is the way to go.  i'll get some and save myself $500 on a detailer i don't trust anyway.

my entire front cap has a clear bra on it so it's pretty well protected. sides and back are still in outstanding condition and I want to keep it that way. 

thanks again everybody !!

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