We have a 2015 Keystone Cougar with hard sidewalls. I know there has been some discussion on this, but when I searched waxing trailer no results came up. I have oxidation on the front cap. I tried McQuiars cleaner wax which worked ok. The other 3 sides don't have any oxidation.I used Armoral on a portion of the one side and that seemed to work as good as the wax, plus it had the benefit of making the vynal door and window trim look good. I doubt the Armoral will last so my question is,what do most of you find that works the best?

Armorall will likely destroy the graphics just like it does vinyl. I urge you not to use it on them. In fact, I would quickly wash it off.Any automotive wax will work nicely on the sides and graphics without hurting them.The best thing to protect the outside of your RV is to keep the sun off it somehow.

High quality wax and grease from the elbow at least twice per year. I like Meguiars Mirror Glaze #26 Hi-Tech Paste.

Use 303 Protectant on the vinyl graphics.

I use Jasco Liquid Prepaint Conditioner (sold at Big Box stores) diluted in a garden sprayer for final cleaning and oxidation removal. If there is wax on the surface, I add in a butyl cleaner. Spray, brush, spray, rinse. Any top brand marine wax is a good choice and if you can burnish it on with a buffer, it will be more durable (and lovely). Collinite is another good wax product. I have been experimenting with Parfe Liquid Wax and results have all been positive. Spray with garden sprayer, let dry. Second coat for more lustre.

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Jayco-noslide
Explorer
Oct 26, 2017
I had even tried an expensive product recommended right at the Winnebago factory. It left absolutely no shine. Couldn't even tell I had done it so that's why I ended up with the Zep floor polish.
Community Alumni
Oct 26, 2017
I just started using a new 3M Marine product which is a combined restorer and wax. Very happy with it so far.
steveksfc
Explorer
Oct 26, 2017
Still have an old can of Johnson's Floor Wax. Still makes the truck and camper so slick that the bugs can stay on and just slid off. As far as being dull a good rubbing compound, a little water and a buffer really does bring back a shine some. Then follow up with paste wax. Takes time but lasts longer.
ArticFox_676
Explorer
Oct 26, 2017
Rejex twice a year. Florida sun is tough .
Jayco-noslide
Explorer
Oct 25, 2017
I had given up finding anything that would put a shine on our 2003 Itasca Class C, probably set outside all of it's life. Finally found Zep wet look floor polish. Just apply with a sponge, no wiping off. Perhaps your finish isn't that bad but no wax or similiar product even made a difference, let alone put a shine on it. However, 1st step was a very thorough cleaning and multiple coats required.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Oct 25, 2017
I have used a number of quality automotive waxes.. Even Turtle Wax ICE. Both liquid, cream and paste.. Now the better waxes last longer, and a good wax gives me a significant MPG improvement (Class A by the way) Not to mention keeps it looking good.. I used a low end wash and wax product and still picked up a 12 percent MPG boost last week.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Oct 25, 2017
beemerphile1 wrote:
Cap fading is a common complaint on many brands, the solution is painting.

Yes it is, even on my TT with aluminum on the front. The sides and rear are still like new along with the graphics. The front is faded and the decal is very bad. I think it comes from all the weather and abuse it sees when going down the highway.
ScottG
Nomad
Oct 25, 2017
beemerphile1 wrote:
Cap fading is a common complaint on many brands, the solution is painting.

Sadly true.
I had our last TT's cap repainted with two part epoxy paint and it looked fantastic!
Held up much better too.
Mortimer_Brewst
Explorer II
Oct 25, 2017
FYI, the makers of 303 Aerospace Protectant recommend reapplying every 3 - 5 weeks for maximum protection against UV rays. Once you have the oxidation off the cap, I would wax it and whichever side faces south while in storage 3 times per year.
beemerphile1
Explorer
Oct 25, 2017
Cap fading is a common complaint on many brands, the solution is painting.

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