waxing Motorhome
How often do you wax your motorhome and what product do you use?
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IF you don't care about scratching then hire some kid to do your RV or some company who's just looking to do it on the cheap, been there done that had to fix what they did.
I've watched some of the "professionals" short cut like crazy and just throw some wax on it, looks great for a short time. You can make a junker look great for a week or so with just carnauba wax, correct that paint and seal and that same junker will look great for a long time.
I've been detailing my show cars for years, never have them taken to car washes as they just strip all the protection off.
When I get a new car/RV I try to get them not to wash it, that way I don't have to correct the damage they put on the new vehicle with their crummy brushes.
Depending on the paint condition, this is my general procedure when I first get it or need to redo the entire protection.
1. Strip previous waxes with Chemical Guys Citrus wash and gloss. If you're cheap you can use dawn. I use a foam cannon to speed up the washing (which is really a great device), using a 2 bucket method. Washing is where you'll get the most scratches.
2. Clay bar or auto scrub the paint surface if needed.
3. If lots of scratches/ water spots etc. Then use Mequiar's D300 or D301, then wipe down with 20% alcohol solution to remove any left over product.
4. Seal paint with Mequiar's M21 Mirror Glaze. Then you're done.
Optional step is Wax with Collinite 845 insulator wax. It brings even more luster and protection, but not needed.
After that just maintain with a spare on quick wax. I use a machine to put on wax and sealant. I do one side in a couple of hours one day, then another side another day and the front and back on another day. No rush to get the whole thing done in one day as I'm not that young anymore.
Just a tip use a PH balanced car wash, otherwise you're just stripping your wax and sealant off on the first wash. Most of those walmart car wash soaps do just that, strip off all the wax you put on or paid someone to put on. I generally use Mr Pinks shampoo, Chemical guys Citrus wash and gloss severely diluted or Mequiar's gold for just a regular wash.
I've watched some of the "professionals" short cut like crazy and just throw some wax on it, looks great for a short time. You can make a junker look great for a week or so with just carnauba wax, correct that paint and seal and that same junker will look great for a long time.
I've been detailing my show cars for years, never have them taken to car washes as they just strip all the protection off.
When I get a new car/RV I try to get them not to wash it, that way I don't have to correct the damage they put on the new vehicle with their crummy brushes.
Depending on the paint condition, this is my general procedure when I first get it or need to redo the entire protection.
1. Strip previous waxes with Chemical Guys Citrus wash and gloss. If you're cheap you can use dawn. I use a foam cannon to speed up the washing (which is really a great device), using a 2 bucket method. Washing is where you'll get the most scratches.
2. Clay bar or auto scrub the paint surface if needed.
3. If lots of scratches/ water spots etc. Then use Mequiar's D300 or D301, then wipe down with 20% alcohol solution to remove any left over product.
4. Seal paint with Mequiar's M21 Mirror Glaze. Then you're done.
Optional step is Wax with Collinite 845 insulator wax. It brings even more luster and protection, but not needed.
After that just maintain with a spare on quick wax. I use a machine to put on wax and sealant. I do one side in a couple of hours one day, then another side another day and the front and back on another day. No rush to get the whole thing done in one day as I'm not that young anymore.
Just a tip use a PH balanced car wash, otherwise you're just stripping your wax and sealant off on the first wash. Most of those walmart car wash soaps do just that, strip off all the wax you put on or paid someone to put on. I generally use Mr Pinks shampoo, Chemical guys Citrus wash and gloss severely diluted or Mequiar's gold for just a regular wash.
