Proper care of RV decals . . . Is there such a thing?

Another vote for Aerospace 303 . . The stuff is fantastic... When I had coached with decals, I would wax everything but the decals, than apply that to all the decals.. never a fade problem

The best thing around for RV decals and also exterior plastic trim, covers, access doors, etc. is the Aerospace 303 Protectant. I use Mothers synthetic marine wax up to decals and trim then apply the 303.

Thanks for reminding me (not) - I've got to do a complete wash, wax & 303 job on the next decent day. :(

missourijan wrote:
Yea, I've heard that too. There are a couple of products you can use on the graphics, one being 303 protectant. Others can chime in on their recommendation. Use wax only on the fiberglass/gel coat.

+1 on 303 protectant, it gives some UV protection. I used to just do the decals with it, but it brings back the finish on the non-decal areas so beautifully, I'm experimenting with it on the entire RV finish. I contacted the mfg of 303 and they said it is suitable for the gel-coat fiberglass finishes on RV's.

For longevity of decals, the best thing you can do to them is to keep them out of the sunlight as much as possible.

I wax over mine once a year. Yes, they are beginning to decay around the edges. I think it's age much like myself.

It doesn't last long, but it works nice and easy to apply.... Pledge furniture polish. Spray on, wipe off. Of course, after the second rain it's pretty much gone, but sure makes it shiny, easy to apply and does help. Just not long term.

I traded our suburban for our first duly pick-up truck. Before negotiating a trade in value, I washed the suburban and then gave it a Pledge furniture polish wax shine. The dealer couldn't believe how nice the finish looked! I got top dollar for the trade, and "got out of Dodge" before it rained! So far, on my current trailer, it doesn't seem to hurt the graphics. (almost 4 years now).

It is true decals are temperamental to petroleum distillates in waxes. It is particularly a problem today with manufacturers using so many graphics on their RVs.

There are some waxes out there that do not have petroleum distillates in them. Most are 100% carnuba. Detail shops and Marine supply places usually have them.

Yea, I've heard that too. There are a couple of products you can use on the graphics, one being 303 protectant. Others can chime in on their recommendation. Use wax only on the fiberglass/gel coat.