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NanciL's avatar
NanciL
Explorer II
Mar 14, 2018

Problem with waxing our new trailer

The trailer is a 2018 Forest River Wildwood with aluminum siding.
I figure I would wax it once a year to keep the finish from fading.

I have no problem with the upper portion which is white and the wax goes on good and then buffs good, but the bottom 12" wide strip which is brown has a texture similar to 100 grit sand paper, and when I put the wax on, I have to work way too hard to get the haze off. The lower skirting piece is the same way.
I am tempted to just not bother waxing it, but I was wondering if any one else has had the same problem and found a particular wax or finish that will work on it ?

Jack L
  • TundraTower's avatar
    TundraTower
    Explorer
    Mar 21, 2018
    Have the same problem on our 2014 FR Cherokee and don't try to wax that part. I wax the rest once/year.

    PS - I asked they factory and they said you can wax the decals also, except the ones with texture.
  • NanciL's avatar
    NanciL
    Explorer II
    Mar 19, 2018
    dodge guy wrote:
    Yep you can’t wax the lower portion. It won’t weather. I haven’t waxed the textued portion since 07 on mine and it looks good. I do wax the rest of the trailer at least once a year. Twice if I have time!


    Thanks,
    I kind of figured that, but wandered what people with the same did.

    I can tell by some of the answers above that they don't have a clue about the material I have.

    I'll follow in your foot steps!

    Jack L
  • dodge_guy's avatar
    dodge_guy
    Explorer II
    Mar 18, 2018
    Yep you can’t wax the lower portion. It won’t weather. I haven’t waxed the textued portion since 07 on mine and it looks good. I do wax the rest of the trailer at least once a year. Twice if I have time!
  • keymastr's avatar
    keymastr
    Explorer
    Mar 18, 2018
    I thought that lower section was plastic, no? If anything I would use whatever you treat the plastic parts on your car with.
  • 73guna's avatar
    73guna
    Explorer
    Mar 18, 2018
    I have a 2016 Wildwood and Im familiar with what your talking about.
    I wouldnt bother with the effort to try and wax the textured lower portion.
    Just keep it washed.
    Many on here have suggested using Murphys oil soap to wash their RV.
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Mar 18, 2018
    You could use Parfe, a liquid spray wax. It is quite good.

    What will make your painted aluminum look good and requires little handwork, is removing oxidation in the paint and cleaning. I spray on dilutedJasco Prepaint Conditioner and rinse. Sometimes, depending on amount of dirt and oxidation, spray, brush, spray again, and rinse. This solution may dull certain paints but will leave clearcoats and auto enamels shiny as a penny. Buy some TSP type product and experiment in a less obvious area.
  • llowllms's avatar
    llowllms
    Explorer
    Mar 18, 2018
    No picture but possibly using a soft brush would work along with a cloth.

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