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04-15-2013, 09:14 PM
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2012 Micro Lite 21 FBRS
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Robertsdale, Alabama
Posts: 65
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A wash and Wax day!
Wow! Am I ever tired. It's day's like today when I'm glad to own a 21 footer instead of a monster fiver or bus. I don't know how you guy's wash and wax your big rigs. Mine was a near all day event. I used the old hand rubbed paste wax from Turtle wax. I think it will be easier the next time, as it had no wax at all on it before today and was a pain to get rubbed off. Anyway, here is a few pix of my lil girl. 
Forest River Forums - Guapotims's Album: Wash and wax the Flagstaff Micro Lite 21 FBRS
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04-15-2013, 09:17 PM
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MI Camperz
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: michigan
Posts: 1,640
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Wow! Shiney and Clean!
Hand wax! Nice! We have a 34' TT. First year, had it done at dealer.
Second year paid a kid. Last year, spray and rinse cheat. I'm hoping to get ambitious this year. Yikes.
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04-15-2013, 09:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,738
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All your hard work really paid off, she looks great!
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04-15-2013, 09:41 PM
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One Happy Camper!
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chicago Burbs
Posts: 168
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Looks Great!
SPPD
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2013 Palomino SolAire 317 BHSK
Nights Camped YTD: 39
TV: 15 F-250 Crew 6.2 short bed, ProPride Hitch
1995 Jayco Eagle 304 BH sold- March 2013
1978 Nomad 18 sold- April 2005
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04-15-2013, 10:24 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Crew
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Upper Penisula Michigan / Arizona
Posts: 2,767
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Wax on! Wax ophph! It pays ophph for a classy look. I wish I could get mine out oph storage to do the same.
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 Ed & Ruthann / Toby and Tucker
2014 GMC Sierra Crewcab 2500 Duramax
2014 Wildcat 327ck
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04-16-2013, 07:01 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
Posts: 6,949
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Camper looks great 
I just wish it would stop raining here long enough to wash and wax mine 
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DW, 3 Kids and our Goldens
2012 Shamrock 233S
2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7L 4WD
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04-16-2013, 07:10 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Triguy
Camper looks great
I just wish it would stop raining here long enough to wash and wax mine |
X2 on all accounts
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04-16-2013, 07:10 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
Posts: 23,269
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Today is roof treatment day. Ugh. I hate going up there, but the UV blocker has to go down. Then wash and wax after it dries.
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Lou & Freya the wonder dog
2008 GMC Sierra 3000HD Allison Duramax
2019 Flagstaff 8529FL
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04-16-2013, 07:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 103
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Did the same. All by hand in a 34 ft 5r. Good news, I found a non stainless screw that should not be where it is. I also found a spot where a bead of caulk was missed and needed. Used NuFinish liquid. So far, impressed, nut will see how long it really lasts. Went on easy but found that a damp cloth for removal worked best. Do not use sponge to apply as it creates swirls. Use terry cloth that it damp for application. Happy camping all...
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2013 Palomino Sabre 34 TBOK
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD SRW CrewCab SB
B&W Companion
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04-16-2013, 04:08 PM
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Graduate Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Columbia, MO
Posts: 508
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looks great!
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- one Hotwife, and two boys under 2(with one on the way!)
2013 - 53 days 2012 - 26 days
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04-16-2013, 04:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 515
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Wow, I can see your reflection.
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TV= 2012 F-150 FX4 Supercab
FW= 2011 270ret Crusader
Hitch= Reese Pro Series 16K Hitch
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04-16-2013, 04:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 103
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I read many blogs on here regarding waxes etc. I figured I would try it...
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2013 Palomino Sabre 34 TBOK
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD SRW CrewCab SB
B&W Companion
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04-16-2013, 04:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Posts: 3,225
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I did my 34" Coachman on this past Sunday. It took 7 hours but turned out nice! I cheated and used ICE Synthetic Spray Wax.
crunchman
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2011 Coachmen Freedom Express 295RLDS- Sold
2015 F-250 FX4
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04-16-2013, 04:56 PM
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Owner/Operator
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
Posts: 671
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I was all set to purchase an orbital buffer and attack the new RV. Called Pinnacle Wax and inquired what was their best product to wax a new, clean RV. They told me to use their XMT 360 Spray wax, and that it is a three step in one cleaner/sealer/wax.
I have some inbound, and hope that it does the trick. Spray on, distribute with a rag, let dry, wipe off. Almost sounds too easy, but their rep swears it will polish and protect the RV.
He did state that if i was a fanatic, I could apply a carnauba paste wax on top of the spray wax which also is carnauba based.
RodeoGeorge
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2013 Rockwood 8289WS
Mods: Central Vac, PI EMS-HW50C, 2025RV, (2) SCS225 Trojans, PD9260, Awning Remotes & LED Lights, Eliminators, External Water Filter,, Intellijacks
2008 RAM 3500 Cab&Chassis Hauler Bed, B&W Companion Hitch
All My Modifications are at this link:
https://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ons-36212.html
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04-16-2013, 06:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: X
Posts: 2,781
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodeoGeorge
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Almost sounds too easy, but their rep swears it will polish and protect the RV.
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And what did you expect the rep to say?
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04-16-2013, 06:31 PM
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Owner/Operator
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
Posts: 671
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BarryD0706
And what did you expect the rep to say?
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I really expected them to tell me that I needed to purchase some other products to wash, clean, polish etc. before waxing.
RodeoGeorge
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2013 Rockwood 8289WS
Mods: Central Vac, PI EMS-HW50C, 2025RV, (2) SCS225 Trojans, PD9260, Awning Remotes & LED Lights, Eliminators, External Water Filter,, Intellijacks
2008 RAM 3500 Cab&Chassis Hauler Bed, B&W Companion Hitch
All My Modifications are at this link:
https://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ons-36212.html
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04-16-2013, 06:51 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Camden, Arkansas
Posts: 18
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Sunblock
Herk
What kind of UV sunblock did you put on your camper top?
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04-16-2013, 07:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: X
Posts: 2,781
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DW & I did a wash on the Sanibel today as well. I got up on the roof for the first time. Wasn't as scary as I had expected. So far I like the Gel-Gloss result, but I know I'm going to have to do the wax job one of these days.
There were "mobil wash" guys selling their services at the campground where we were last Thursday. $2 per foot with a $75 minimum. Wash & wax was $4 I believe, so look at all the money you saved!
The front of the RV had a bad road tar spray from the TV wheels from some road we were on. I was going to ask here how to get it off, but then I thought "What would Turbs do!". I grabbed the can of WD-40 and it was gone in no time!
I also saw something called a "Towtector" that would probably have prevented that spray. Anyone using using one those?
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04-16-2013, 07:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 178
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Wash 'n' wax time is a great opportunity to inspect the caulking. I did (waxed) my last year and it took a good day, especially getting some road tar and other spots cleaned.
TTs look great when done. Inspired by the pics, thanks guys for posting.
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TV - 2013 Silverado 1500, 5.3L
TT - 2012 Wildwood 26 TBSS
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04-16-2013, 07:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Milford, OH
Posts: 132
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NuFinish for boat, NuFinish for camper, as soon as it gets here. And yes, all by hand on the soon to be new 5er. Nothing like a good ole fashioned butt kickin and hey let's face it, you get to know your rig a little better.
After it's done, fire pit, ice on shoulder, and plenty of 12 ounce curls to deal with the pain.
Lookin' good! You can get ready outside now, no need for a mirror
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2013 F350 DRW 6.7 3.73 - Lariat Ultimate FX4 - Tuxedo Black - 14K GVWR
2013 Sabre 36QBOK
2012 Rinker 246BR - "Off The Grid"
Nights Camped 2013 - Not enough!
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