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jbjuices
Explorer
Explorer
Need an easy to apply/remove wax for my 38' TT. Want one that I can apply to decals as well. What is the best and most affordable; only want to hand wax this monster once a year.

Thanks!
RV: 2018 Highland Ridge Open Range 328BHS
TV: 2017 Ford F350 Platinum
2nd RV: 2010 Jayco 1207 PUP
2nd TV: 2004 Ford Excursion V10
Me ('72), DW ('76),
DS ('02), DD ('05), DD ('08)
Yellow Lab ('14), Golden Doodle ('12), Bichon Frise ('18)
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APT
Explorer
Explorer
303 is all you need. Spray on wipe off couple times a year.
A & A parents of DD 2005, DS1 2007, DS2 2009
2011 Suburban 2500 6.0L 3.73 pulling 2011 Heartland North Trail 28BRS
2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R
2x 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV (Gray and Black Twins)

Gdetrailer
Explorer III
Explorer III
donn0128 wrote:
Once a year is not enpugh if its outside. Do you wax your cars and trucks once a year?
McGuires has a line of RV/Marine waxes that is excellent. Colonite Fleetwax is also an excellent wax.


I haven't "waxed" any of my vehicles since the 1990's and with a simple hand washing with DAWN dish detergent once or twice a year all of my vehicles shine just as good as they came new from the dealer..

Yeah, I do have a 15 yr old 2003 truck that has 201,000 miles with paint that is shiny with the exception of where the winter road salt has caught up with it in the form of rust..

Modern day auto paints are much hardier than the olden day enamels and lacquers and simply do not need those wax treatments.

Even gelcoats on fiberglass RVs does not need all of that attention to look good for 10 or more years.. Most RVrs only keep their RVs a SHORT time, 3-5 yrs and they are tired of that style or it is too small..

I have much better things to do than waxing the equivalent to 4 large outdoor billboards once or twice a year.

If you MUST wax, apply once and when water quits beading up, reapply, but once you do wax, you WILL become a slave to the job because the waxing process REMOVES a small amount of the protecting top layer of the paint.. The waxing process actually ages the paint faster than leaving it alone..

jbjuices
Explorer
Explorer
Colonite it is and I'll plan on 32 oz which should be enough.
RV: 2018 Highland Ridge Open Range 328BHS
TV: 2017 Ford F350 Platinum
2nd RV: 2010 Jayco 1207 PUP
2nd TV: 2004 Ford Excursion V10
Me ('72), DW ('76),
DS ('02), DD ('05), DD ('08)
Yellow Lab ('14), Golden Doodle ('12), Bichon Frise ('18)

donn0128
Explorer II
Explorer II
Personally I like Colonite products better. Harder to find, but they seen to hold up really well. Fleetwax was originally formulated for aircraft, so it holds up well.

jbjuices
Explorer
Explorer
So the big questions: which would you get 1) McGuires One Step Cleaner Wax-M5032 for $22.57 for 32oz or 2) Collinite Fleetwax Liquid 870 32oz for 33.50. Which is easier to wipe off and how much would I need on a 36' of surface area?
RV: 2018 Highland Ridge Open Range 328BHS
TV: 2017 Ford F350 Platinum
2nd RV: 2010 Jayco 1207 PUP
2nd TV: 2004 Ford Excursion V10
Me ('72), DW ('76),
DS ('02), DD ('05), DD ('08)
Yellow Lab ('14), Golden Doodle ('12), Bichon Frise ('18)

ReneeG
Explorer
Explorer
Yes on Maguire's for decals. Our RV tech uses the Boat/RV Pure Wax and recommends it. I used Maguire's then 303 Space Protectant in between on the decals to preserve them, but he prefers Maguire's as the main was with the 303 as a finisher.
2011 Bighorn 3055RL, 2011 F350 DRW 6.7L 4x4 Diesel Lariat and Hensley TrailerSaver BD3, 1992 Jeep ZJ and 1978 Coleman Concord Pop-Up for remote camping
Dave & Renee plus (Champ, Molly, Paris, Missy, and Maggie in spirit), Mica, Mabel, and Melton

jbjuices
Explorer
Explorer
With McGuires, can I wax the decals?
RV: 2018 Highland Ridge Open Range 328BHS
TV: 2017 Ford F350 Platinum
2nd RV: 2010 Jayco 1207 PUP
2nd TV: 2004 Ford Excursion V10
Me ('72), DW ('76),
DS ('02), DD ('05), DD ('08)
Yellow Lab ('14), Golden Doodle ('12), Bichon Frise ('18)

jbjuices
Explorer
Explorer
I keep it covered, so it should be okay once a year. Cars are 2-3 times a year, but not as difficult, back breaking and time consuming as a 38' trailer
RV: 2018 Highland Ridge Open Range 328BHS
TV: 2017 Ford F350 Platinum
2nd RV: 2010 Jayco 1207 PUP
2nd TV: 2004 Ford Excursion V10
Me ('72), DW ('76),
DS ('02), DD ('05), DD ('08)
Yellow Lab ('14), Golden Doodle ('12), Bichon Frise ('18)

donn0128
Explorer II
Explorer II
Once a year is not enpugh if its outside. Do you wax your cars and trucks once a year?
McGuires has a line of RV/Marine waxes that is excellent. Colonite Fleetwax is also an excellent wax.