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May 19, 2013

Waxing Filon

My Arctic Fox has been sitting more than I had hoped for a while and is due for a wash from sitting. Got the streaks running down it below clearance lamps, windows, etc... I've used Nu Finish for years with great success. I bet if I were to ask about waxes it would about turn into an oil thread as there are so many choices.

My plan is to wash the camper with dish soap, and then use a foam pad on my buffer at a low speed (easier than elbow grease) with the Nu Finish. I've used this on my boat and car and truck with great results.

Pros or cons? Just thinking out loud. I've got a few projects to finish up, lawn, oil change on car and truck, and putting my work car, 89 Corolla, back together after pulling the motor to fix some pesky oil leaks. After that I plan on going somewhere with it even if just for a night. I've lived in east TN for a year and a half now and the camper hasn't been used that whole time. It's driving me nuts! Can't wait to get it back on the road.

Thanks for any input or advice. Have a good one,

Brian
  • I have used http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.do?q=4674 for years with great success. I apply with a random orbital polisher with a foam pad. It will remove the black streaks and leave a clean smooth finish.
    Buff off and you are good for the season.
    I do apply another layer of wax http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.do?q=4601 to my 5er front cap. This combination works great for me.
  • I have been using Nufinish on 3 different 5vers. Just did my Wildcat this past weekend. Have used the buffer also by hand. Never had any problems either way.
  • I have always used Nufinish on my filon with good results. I make a point to do it once annually. Personally I wouldn't apply the Nufinish with a buffer as there are too many obstacles and the stuff goes on and rubs off so easily. I prefer applying and removing by hand so I don't miss a square inch and is much neater this way. I did half of the fiver yesterday and doing the other half today. 37' is a lot of area to cover and my body is feeling it.

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