Exterior RV Care

Turtle Wax Ice (paste wax or liquid ) will not leave any white build up.

"Will Ice Paste Polish leave white residue in cracks and crevices?
No. Ice paste does not contain white pigments or polishing agents that will eventually dry white."

Waxdepot

I use Aero Glaze. It's a combination dry wash/wax that is intended for aircraft, but works extremely well on my RoadTrek. It's not cheap, but it can't be beat for ease of use and the wax holds up extremely well. As long as the RV isn't too heavily soiled, you can use it per the instructions to clean as well as wax, but I have always at least hosed off the vehicle first if there is an accumulation of dirt and grit on the paint. Aero Glaze is available online from sources such as Aircraft Spruce or Sporty's.

There's also another aircraft-related product called simply "Helicopter Polish" that is made for cleaning the bubble canopy but works well on anything plastic. As the name implies, it is strictly a polish that leaves behind a protective film, so you will need to clean first using some other product.

I especially like Helicopter Polish because it doesn't leave behind any sort of build-up like Turtle Wax. I used to use Turtle Wax all the time, but was always disappointed to find dried, white wax in crevices and along edges several days after I thought I had thoroughly buffed it out. Helicopter Polish dries to a purple film, but it does so quickly, so you can always see where you need to buff.

I do recommend Turtle Wax Car Wash, very gentle sudsing, and will not strip the wax.

Yep.I use Meguiar products too not only on my PW Plateau TS but on my 2011 BMW528I.My son and I wax the all-steel Sprinter once a year and it makes it easier to wash too.Also helps protect paint finish. With my WInnebago Aspect I had other problems with black/gray stains and more cleaning BEFORE waxing. Certainly any good product as noted above, including Turtle Wax is good. Do NOT bother using one of those WASH & WAX products.Waste of money.
AL

Meguiar's products are unbelievable. I once got some paint on the front bumper and fender of my car. No dent, but the paint from the wall in the parking garage didn't exactly match. Meguiar's and a soft cloth made it all go away with very little elbow grease. I still swear that wall jumped in front of me. :)

One of the best things about Turtle Wax Ice paste wax is it doesn't leave any white residue behind, so you can use it on anything, trim, door handles, rubber, rims, etc.
I also use the Ice spray detailer in between waxes.
I also have the Meguires cleaner wax, but just use it on the hood, and roof when needed. It does remove a little of the clear coat, but using it once a year isn't going to hurt anything.
The Ice wax is much easier to use, and even though our cars, and trailer are garaged, I still wax them twice a year. Has nothing to do with my OCD, It's just good exercise. :W

I use meguiar's paste cleaner wax. It goes on like any other paste wax but wipes off easily leaving an extreme shine that will last a year in Ohio weather. I just completed my Excel, I also used it on the chrome, wheels, hitch, generator cover and propane tank as far as I could reach, it helps keep the rust off of them. The mild cleaner in the paste removes dull road film, it makes a big difference in the color and depth of the shine. Great product.

Nick

In my opinion, the days of having to use a traditional wax are over. For my roof, I usually use ProtectAll Fiberglass Oxidation Remover and Color Restorer (whew!). I find this to be a good product for less frequent use, when you have a little oxidation on the roof. It is both a cleaner and a polish. I also have ProtectAll Polish. This, too is a wipe on, wipe off product.

However, since I bought my Acura about five years ago, I got into the more esoteric products on what are often referred to as the "car nut" websites. You can spend a lot of money on products there, but many are quite good. My two favorites are Klasse All in One, which is good for very light cleaning and sealing; and my absolute favorite, Ultima Paint Guard Plus. The Ultima product is a "wipe-on, walk-away" product. Your vehicle need to be clean and not oxidized, and you wipe on a very little bit of Ultima with an application sponge, and that's it. No wiping off or buffing required. It seems expensive--about $15 for four ounces--but that is enough for 15-20 car applications. In my experience, the Ultima lasts for about six months in a mild climate, although I would expect a shorter time if your class B sits in the Arizona sun all day, every day.

X2 on using Turtle Wax Ice, it goes on easily and gives a nice shine!

I don't like to use anything with Carnuba Wax because it actually melts in the sun, and doesn't last long. A product like Nu-Finish, or my favorite Turtlewax Ice paste wax, 4 times a year should keep the finish in good shape for years.