Paint Checking/Spider Web Cracks
OK - I've gone on the WWW and reading all that is out there on the tiny cracks that occur in the dark paint of many Motor Homes. My Question is - Has anyone found a Wax/Polymer, that does not turn ...
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Not knowing the current shape of your paint, and wax, I'll suggest getting a good baseline:
1) Wash with Dawn, as the alkaline will remove both dirt, grease and old wax build up.
2) I you have fine lines (Not micro checking, but actually small fine scratches from say brushes or wiping of a dirty paint in such away that lightly scratches the gel coat.) Do a fine cut buffing with a Porter Cable like orbital buffer. (IMO, this is a skill set, and paying a few bucks to have a detailing pro (not your local car wash) is worth it.)
3) One more wash with Dawn, to remove any remaining residue from the buffing.
4) Then you have a few choices. I personally like the Nano based protectants. Have had good results with both Eagle One and Maquiers based Nano finishes. I've also had good results with Zaino's ZCS (Not a nano, but it is a great protective film with outstanding UV protection. And it is the UV in combination with high heats, that are cause the bad glass to continue outgassing more on the dark paints (Higher heat build up.) then the lighter colors.)
Whats nice about any of these three, is it is a simple simple to put on. I joke that Zaino ZCS is 'Was on, no Wax off!'. Just apply and walk away.
These Nano based, and Zaino ZCS are not waxes, so no build up in the scratches or surface defects.
And as usual with questions about waxes or other cleaning surfaces - many, many opinions... So don't be afraid to do what I did. Get two or three of the higher recommended products, and then due different sections of your coach with them. This one time investment, allows you to see how easily the go on, off, and how well they hold up.
Best to you,
Smitty
1) Wash with Dawn, as the alkaline will remove both dirt, grease and old wax build up.
2) I you have fine lines (Not micro checking, but actually small fine scratches from say brushes or wiping of a dirty paint in such away that lightly scratches the gel coat.) Do a fine cut buffing with a Porter Cable like orbital buffer. (IMO, this is a skill set, and paying a few bucks to have a detailing pro (not your local car wash) is worth it.)
3) One more wash with Dawn, to remove any remaining residue from the buffing.
4) Then you have a few choices. I personally like the Nano based protectants. Have had good results with both Eagle One and Maquiers based Nano finishes. I've also had good results with Zaino's ZCS (Not a nano, but it is a great protective film with outstanding UV protection. And it is the UV in combination with high heats, that are cause the bad glass to continue outgassing more on the dark paints (Higher heat build up.) then the lighter colors.)
Whats nice about any of these three, is it is a simple simple to put on. I joke that Zaino ZCS is 'Was on, no Wax off!'. Just apply and walk away.
These Nano based, and Zaino ZCS are not waxes, so no build up in the scratches or surface defects.
And as usual with questions about waxes or other cleaning surfaces - many, many opinions... So don't be afraid to do what I did. Get two or three of the higher recommended products, and then due different sections of your coach with them. This one time investment, allows you to see how easily the go on, off, and how well they hold up.
Best to you,
Smitty
