Do you wax your trailer?

[rbpru]

Another Newbie question. I know people hose down and even power wash their TT to remove the travel grime, but do you wax it like a car? It seems like a bit much.

When not I use, mine will be parked in the yard with some shade, also Indiana does not have the brutal sun of the southern states.

Likewise, would a trailer cover be wise in the summer months or would it trap too much heat?

[dadmomh]

No, no, no on the pressure washer....unless you want the decals to start coming off AND possibly have water forced into places it shouldn't be. Get yourself a hose, a bucket, some car wash soap and a long handled, soft brush and have fun. It also gives you the chance to see things like caulking and seal up close to check for problems.

Absolutely on the wax. If you've got a time crunch, at least get the front done so the bugs wash off easier. DH got a wax especially made for use with a buffer, but never on the decals....only by hand and use 303 for that.

[1stSgtPinkerton]

Si what's the best thing to remove black streaks?

[Copper_Penny]

yup yup twice a year is what I do

[Brett_K]

I plan on using a good one-step polish/ synthetic sealer on ours this year. I used Blackfire products on my F150 before winter and was really impressed with its durability.

[DarthMuffin]

I only wax the front, to make bug and dirt removal easier since that's where most of it gathers. I suppose if I had lots of free time then waxing the whole thing would be desirable, but I have better things to do.

I use Zaino Bros wax, same stuff I've been using on cars for years now. It's a synthetic, similar to Meguiar's NXT.

[jmccen58]

+1 ReJex It was formulated for the military to protect aircraft from jet engine exhaust gases. It goes on easy and dries to a slight haze. then just wipe the hase off. It's the easiest "protectant" I've ever used. I do the entire MH, windows, seals, graphics and TPO roof. Be sure and FOLLOW the directions. It's very important to apply when temperature is below 85f and allow to cure 12 hours out of direct sunlight. This allows it to cure and properly adhere to the surface. For routine cleaning most everything washes right off with just a hose spray nozzle. The 16oz bottle does my 31' with some to spare. A little goes a long way!

[JIMNLIN]

My bil never waxed his boats/RV trailers/street bikes/etc and after a few years they showed the lack of proper care.

I've owned three TC and one TT and three 5ers since the '60's. I washed and waxed each one once a year and they all looked like new when I sold/swapped them off. My current '97 5er still looks like new.
I wax my blue tractor/zero turn 'hopper/cars and trucks/boats or anything that has a finnished surface that can fade with time or sits in the sun.

[6_7_tow_rig]

I do and use REJEX. Its supposed to be safe for the decals as well. Once its cured its incredibly slick and makes removing bugs from the front cap effortless

[westend]

LeBout wrote:

westend wrote:
A couple of years ago I stumbled on a gallon of Parwax, a liquid wax that is just sprayed on the surface, diluted with water.

Are you sure that's the correct name? I wasn't finding anything by Googling that name. Do you have a link or know where you purchased it?

Par-fe is the actual name. I corrected my post to reflect that.
It is sold onlinePar-fe wax

[LeBout]

westend wrote:
A couple of years ago I stumbled on a gallon of Parwax, a liquid wax that is just sprayed on the surface, diluted with water.

Are you sure that's the correct name? I wasn't finding anything by Googling that name. Do you have a link or know where you purchased it?

[audio1der]

I only got 1 coat on last year (Nu-Finish). Hope to get 2 on this year.

[colliehauler]

I use Nu-Finish 1 a year.

[thib2722]

If you don't want to use the old-fashioned wax, there are some new liquid products. I use the Nanowax on my TV and RV. Both still look like new, and it's so easy to use. Just spray and wipe. You can even use it in the direct sunlight.

[westend]

CampingN.C. wrote:
What about waxing aluminum siding? Anyone doing that?

Yup!
A couple of years ago I stumbled on a gallon of Par-fe wax, a liquid wax that is just sprayed on the surface, diluted with water. I've even put the stuff om my snowblower chute to help keep it cleared of snow. Par-fe wax is amazing stuff and no need to buff. I have buffers and three black cars so I know how to polish and wax a painted surface. In this case, a spray-on wax is the easiest.