Wash and wax aluminum sided trailers

We have a Jayco 33 rlds and a Jayco Bungalow that I wash and wax 2 times a year. I use Mcguires Cleaner wax and it comes out looking really really nice.

I used NuFinish on our old trailer (aluminum sided) and it did a fine job. Economical, and lasts a long time.

My aluminum sided trailer is now 11 years old. In the beginning it was easy to keep up with. As it aged, the oxidation has taken over, and is now a lost cause. Unfortunately, it sits outside 24/7/365 which is the biggest problem. I used to wax it 1-2 year, and then I would get the automotive polishing compound out, and buff and then wax it, but i've given up. Looking forward to my next RV being fiberglass.

I wash the TT with Meguiars Wash and wax. Has the wax added to it.
I wax it with Nu finish in the spring and fall.
any black streaks come right off with little to no effort. To avoid black streaks or keep them to a minimum, keep the roof clean. wash mine with regular dish soap, per owners manual.

I use McGuires Marine Wax on my smooth side Palomino.$32 per 16 oz.=best money ever spent.

I call a mobile trailer wash company about twice a year. They wash and wax for about $100. Sometimes I let them do the truck too for about $30 extra.

colliehauler wrote:
I use Nufinish once a year on my fiberglass and the aluminum TT's.

Same here it does a great job. No harder than waxing your truck.

I wish I had aluminum siding> I like the old school appearance and it is much easier to work with.

colliehauler wrote:
I use Nufinish once a year on my fiberglass and the aluminum TT's.

I also use Nu Finish on my 2006 aluminum TT.

I use a car wash/wax during the year and wax everything except the decals with Nufinish; apply Protect All to the decals.

Take my time (typical two partial days) and lots of towels.


Works for me.

We all have our favorites and here is mine. I have an aluminum sided Dutchmen.

Before the first trip, wash the winter’s dirt and debris with a long handles brush and soap and water. Then I rinse it well. When dry I wash it again with a long handles brush and Mother’s wash and wax. I repeat the wax on the front face.

In the fall before it is put away, I do the same thing, paying particular attention to the front and the rock shielding plate that gets a lot of debris.

The process takes about 2 hours including drying time and there is not much you can do about small amount of tree sap stain that always seems to remain. I have gutters spouts so I do not get the dreaded black streaks from the roof.

It takes a sunny day to dry and while waiting for it to dry I will sometimes do my TV the same way depending on how ambitious I am feeling.