gbopp,I just made on for our trailer this last weekend. One of the simplist and cheapest things I've ever done. What I like about the idea is that it also keeps moisture/rain, etc. from getting into the rolled awning as it directs any water directl...
I "wash and wax" ours once a season and in between I use Blue Coral liquid wash/wax available at Walmart. I've used it for years. It's cheap easy and maintains the waxing throughout the season.