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07-18-2019, 09:48 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Muncie
Posts: 5
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Exterior Cleaning
Looking for advice and the best product to clean and polish the outside of my rig.
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07-18-2019, 11:39 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Arlington
Posts: 18
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Gel-Gloss RV Wash and Wax has good reviews and it's what i use on my fifth wheel. I keep a bucket and an expandable hose and brush and usually scrub the front a bit every time we camp. When it gets too dirty all over from driving in the rain, i hit the local Blue Beam truck wash and ask them not to blow my lens covers off. lol
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2015 Silverado 2500
Pullrite 4400 Hitch
2018 Laredo 325 RL
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07-18-2019, 11:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: South Jordan, Utah
Posts: 2,222
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For general washing and waxing, I use Meguier's Ultimate Polish and Wax. Mixed strong to leave a good wax coat. At least once a season I use 303 on the roof. Once a season I use Nu Finish polish for hard shell protection on the sides, front cap and back of the trailer.
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2017 Cougar 279RKSWE
2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
Retirement Training Completed
I think the little voices in my head have started a chat group.
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07-19-2019, 04:57 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Coldspring
Posts: 17
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Check out the Wash and Wax All package on Amazon. Get the kit with the expandable wand. It really makes the RV look nice and the wand makes it mush easier to reach the top.
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07-19-2019, 06:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Monroeville
Posts: 1,549
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I use Gel Gloss on mine. Seems to work well.
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2014 Bullet Premier 29bh in Charocal
2019 Ram 2500 HD 4x4, CC, 6.4L
2011 Passport 2510RB (Sold)
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07-19-2019, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,286
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I use Meguiars ultimate wash and wax on mine and follow that up with Meguiars spray wax. DO NOT use any wash with wax on your rubber roof. The wax contains petroleum distillates and any petroleum product will damage the rubber roof.
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Mike
2017 F250 6.7 Powerstroke FX4 crew cab
2016 Hideout 24BHSWE (27 foot TT)
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07-21-2019, 01:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland
Posts: 113
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I purchased the Wash Wax all from Amazon as well. I was hesitant because I thought it was a bit pricey but wound up being an excellent investment. I have been extremely pleased with the ease of use and the results. I probably keep our 5er cleaner now because it's just not that big of a task as the traditional hose and bucket method. The extension pole is of good quality, easy to use and the product has a uv protectall in it as well..
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Dennis and Lisa
2019 Alpine 3700fl
2016 Chevy Silverado 3500 DRW Duramax
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07-21-2019, 02:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: SW Michigan
Posts: 125
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What about Simple Green. Anyone have any good or bad thoughts on using in on the roof or sides of the camper.
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Kevin
2021 Keystone Avalanche 378BH
2021 Chevy 2500 CCSB Duramax
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07-22-2019, 04:21 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Muncie
Posts: 5
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Thanks everyone
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07-22-2019, 06:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Vacaville
Posts: 309
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I've never tried a waterless wash. Where does the road grit go and how does it not just grind into your finish?
Is this the Wash and Wax all you are referring to?
https://www.amazon.com/Aero-Cosmetic...gateway&sr=8-8
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2013 Premier 22RBPR
2022 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Gasser
2019 Beta 500 RR-s (Pasta Rocket!)
2015 Honda CRF250L (Wifes)
Camping, home brewing, and dirt bikes!
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07-22-2019, 08:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Eastern Shore of Maryland
Posts: 113
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CampNBrew2
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Yes this is the product that I got from Amazon. I wondered the same about the where the grit goes as well. SO if our 5er is really dirty/ gritty I hose it off first then use the Wash Wax. If not I just go with the Wash Wax. The product can be used wet or dry. I am also using in on our other vehicles as well.
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Dennis and Lisa
2019 Alpine 3700fl
2016 Chevy Silverado 3500 DRW Duramax
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07-22-2019, 08:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Picacho, Az
Posts: 6,809
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranchhand
What about Simple Green. Anyone have any good or bad thoughts on using in on the roof or sides of the camper.
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Used it on the roof & awnings for years, did a great job.
My awnings would get bad if not used regularly, I mixed up SG concentrate in a 1gallon sprayer, saturate both side of the awning fabric, roll it up for 15-20 minutes, use a medium bristle brush to lightly scrub & rinse throughly.
Wintered in central Florida a couple years & the rubber roof would get almost totally black from smog, mold or whatever it was & SG was about the only thing that would get that crap off without a lot of scrubbing. Did the same as the awning, saturate it, let sit, medium bristle brush, lightly scrub & rinse, the roof would be bright snow white for a few days & then black again.
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Full-timed 10+ years
Sold '13 Redwood FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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07-22-2019, 08:30 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: W. Texas
Posts: 17,660
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CampNBrew2
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My question exactly. I have never used one due to that concern.
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Danny and Susan, wife of 56 years
2019 Ram 3500 Laramie CC SWB SB 6.4 4x4 4.10
2020 Montana High Country 331RL
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07-28-2019, 07:38 AM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Caledon
Posts: 44
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Any Canadians out there that have the noted WASH WAX ALL Kit? Its not on the Amazon Canada site and US site doesnt ship it to Canada, so would like to know if anyone knows where to but it here in Ontario/Canada. thx
Turbo
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07-28-2019, 08:21 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Canada
Posts: 20
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Sanzo waterless cleaner. Available on Amazon
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07-28-2019, 12:28 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Cleveland
Posts: 57
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I use Awesome spray on cleaning product from Dollar Tree. It removes black streaks. Spray on wipe with damp sponge, hose off. I do spend the money for Griots Garage wax products to protect the finish.
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07-28-2019, 07:19 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Nanaimo
Posts: 34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by turbo
Any Canadians out there that have the noted WASH WAX ALL Kit? Its not on the Amazon Canada site and US site doesnt ship it to Canada, so would like to know if anyone knows where to but it here in Ontario/Canada. thx
Turbo
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Hi Turbo
I use it on my TT and LOVE it. The best product I have ever used. Use it on my vehicles as well
https://www.amazon.ca/Waterless-Wash...s%2C232&sr=8-3
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07-29-2019, 07:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Vacaville
Posts: 309
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JGriff
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Can I ask what you do when there is a bunch of road grime (grit) on the TT? I don't like the idea of not washing the dirt and grit off with water. Where does it go and how does it not ruin your finish? It seems a good product for in between washes and to keep it sealed and looking nice. I'm just trying to understand how this product can be used with a dirty trailer and no water.
Thanks for any info.
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2013 Premier 22RBPR
2022 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Gasser
2019 Beta 500 RR-s (Pasta Rocket!)
2015 Honda CRF250L (Wifes)
Camping, home brewing, and dirt bikes!
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07-29-2019, 02:35 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Nanaimo
Posts: 34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CampNBrew2
Can I ask what you do when there is a bunch of road grime (grit) on the TT? I don't like the idea of not washing the dirt and grit off with water. Where does it go and how does it not ruin your finish? It seems a good product for in between washes and to keep it sealed and looking nice. I'm just trying to understand how this product can be used with a dirty trailer and no water.
Thanks for any info.
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If there is a bunch of road grime I wash the trailer first. If it is just dust or very light dirt I use the product only. When you spray on the product just do small areas. The dust/dirt comes off onto the microfiber cloth and the product leaves a coat of itself that you rub to give it the amazing shine.
On my car I have a metallic silver finish and it has never scratched that finish and as you can imagine it doesn't take much to scratch that type of finish.
https://washwax.com/pages/how-to-use-rv
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07-29-2019, 03:21 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Caledon
Posts: 44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JGriff
Hi Turbo
I use it on my TT and LOVE it. The best product I have ever used. Use it on my vehicles as well
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Thanks - i have the product but wanted to buy the mop head shown in this kit
https://www.amazon.com/Aero-Cosmetic...gateway&sr=8-5
which also has great reviews, and cant find something like it with the 2 sides. its patented, and only available on the US site as far as i can tell. thx
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