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Oxidized exterior

weathermeister
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I have a 2012 Couger wit a fiberglass skin. It has what I think is oxidized exterior. Wondered have you guys handle that. I've been told that simple green takes care of black strea and now that warmer weather is around the corner, I will be trying that out. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Is there a wax/protection product out there that you can recommend. Thanks in advance
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wantabe351
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The Sun is hard on RV finishes, well just on plastics and fiberglass...Our 2011 Montana is used on the road, but we keep it at a Campground to use and is used as our storage..We wash it about 6 times a year and give it a buffer waxing once a year..Doing this keeps it nice and bright, but the front nose cowl oxidizes fast and must be the way its made..So to clean it up takes us a good day working together.(my wife and I) Our bodies are done taking turns using the Buffer.Start with the wash, Compound(white/machine), Marine oxidized cleaner wax, and if still have our arms a good polish..Its all a labor of love when you look at the RV 2 spots down, its so oxidized that if you touch it the white chalky finish comes off on your hands- come on wash that thing, at least have some pride of your RV.
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TxGearhead
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If y'all have oxidation, I must have rust. None of that stuff cleans mine. Best thing I found was Deep Woods Off, and it still looks terrible. One side looks like new, the other side..no.
Reminds me....I was going to call a RV shop today and see if they wanted to try it.
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Bumpyroad
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Mr. clean magic eraser.
bumpy

Durb
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Explorer
I see the oxidation as patina and believe it gives the trailer a sophisticated look. Code for lazy.

widedomain
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Explorer
I use softscrub on a brush. Wash first, then Softscrub, then wash again. Seal with Zeps or your favorite wax.

weathermeister
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Thanks for all the ideas. I may look into a detailer.

djgodden
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gbopp wrote:
Use the Zep/Red Max Pro Process to clean the oxidation.
If you don't want to use floor wax, use the car/boat wax of your choice.

Cleaning and preparation is the important step before applying the wax.


X2 I used this process on my 05 Montana and it worked wonders. Looks new again.
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corvettekent
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the bear II wrote:
You may want to hire a auto or RV detail company to get rid of the oxidation and wax. We had our 38ft 5th wheel detailed on the outside for $300. It took two people 5 hours to do the job with the right polishes/waxes and equipment...well worth it.

The last time I did it with a buffer it took me two days and my shoulders and arms hurt for a couple of days.


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gbopp
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Use the Zep/Red Max Pro Process to clean the oxidation.
If you don't want to use floor wax, use the car/boat wax of your choice.

Cleaning and preparation is the important step before applying the wax.

the_bear_II
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Explorer
You may want to hire a auto or RV detail company to get rid of the oxidation and wax. We had our 38ft 5th wheel detailed on the outside for $300. It took two people 5 hours to do the job with the right polishes/waxes and equipment...well worth it.

The last time I did it with a buffer it took me two days and my shoulders and arms hurt for a couple of days.

donn0128
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Explorer II
If it is oxidized then your only fix is a lot of work. Random orbital buffer helps, but your still in for a lot of labor. Start with polishing compound followed by a quality wax like McGuires RV/Marine in the blue bottle, or Collinite FleetWax are my top two choices.

ScottG
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Nomad
2oldman wrote:
Yearly waxing.


This. Dont seal the oxidation in.

Bumpyroad
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when home depot/Lowes was unloading their ZEP floor polish folks here jumped on it. some folks now swear by it, others swear at it.
difficult to remove when required.
why not use a boat fiberglass polish?
bumpy

Lwiddis
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Explorer II
Consider using a buffer...gently.
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