Washing the outside of my Bay Star

[Curiosity]

I have a 2017 Bay Star Sport with the full paint and I am having trouble cleaning streaks and deposits from the paint. I have used the Baby Shampoo, adding Vinegar and using the Wool mit but I have these deposits and streaks that will not come off. Especially from the A/C across the window and down the paint. Windows are very frustrating and cant get this stuff off.

Should I run it thru one of those Truck Wash?

Also what ladder do you carry to help clean the front windshield and where / how do you carry it.

[Palms]

Re the ladder, we have a fiberglass 6’ folding ladder stowed in one of my pass through compartments for this, adjusting awning and other sundry jobs around the coach. Weighs very little and handles my weight securely. Also, very satisfied with Blue Beacon with prior instructions regarding lowering the impact pressure. Have used them at several different locations in FL and GA.

[BBelanger]

When I get streaks, I use wash wax all. It does take elbow grease for sure. But the more of it you apply the easier the streaks will come off next time.

Another thing is to check why you're streaking so badly. Is your roof clean? Getting to the source might save you some headache too.

[wildtoad]

I wouldn’t use a truck wash on a new Newmar. No brushes either. Try some black streak remover, or spray cleaner

[Maddawg46]

I carry an extended pole with a nylon/sponge windshield washer ant squeegee. Also try just hot water in a bucket when you fish driving to get bugs off. I also bought Rejex sealer and Apply before a trip. It seals the glass and bugs come off easier.

[GaryKD]

Hi Curiosity,
I use Speed Shine at https://www.griotsgarage.com/search....ry=speed+shine

I also use Interior Cleaner at https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...e=&from=Search

Both these products will do the job. Griot's Garage products work as advertised.

[rtspence]

Use 0000 steel wool to clean the window streaks then finish up with a speed detailer like aero wash n wax works great

[Polyian]

Some of your problems may be caused by hard water. You could try a water softener. I use an OnTheGo, this one...
https://www.rvupgradestore.com/RV-Wa...5621BBE0CAB02D

Soft water is a good thing for your plumbing systems and will not form the calcium/lime water droplets on the paint.

[reubenray]

Build one of these. I did and it works great.

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f278/if-y...it-339615.html

[dms]

Tried them all and here's what I've found as the easiest for all of the above:

"Awesome" will remove streaks with one wipe. Biodegradable. Use it on my MH and have used it for years on my white enclosed trailer for streaks. $1.00 a quart at Dollar General. Black Streak remover is a waste of time and money. Great on fiberglass but not on glass...leaves a film.

Wash MH with a good car wash detergent using a water softener (On-The-Go), then final rinse with a deionizer ($300 at Griots Garage or similar). You won't have to wipe down the glass or paint with a deionizer....dries spot free. I have high concentrations of magnesium and calcium here at my home and the softener and deionizer works 100%.

Go to a motorcycle shop and buy a spray bottle of "Plex" to clean your glass. Cleans the streaks and coats the glass like an industrial version of Rain-X. Yes, I know that Plex says it for for plexiglass, but it works great cleaning streaks and coating real glass. The aviation industry uses it for both glass and plexiglass. $20 for an 8 oz bottle but lasts a long time.

Apply Wax or sealer to fiberglass periodically to help keep it clean and make cleaning easier.

Use "The Solution" (dry wash) for front cap and quick touch-ups. $30 a gallon and worth the money. Makes cleaning bugs easier.

Get a 15'6" X-tend-A-Climb ladder to take with you. And at least a 10' (12' is better) step ladder for home use.

Keep the roof clean and waxed or sealed.

Everyone has their own recipes but these are what I've found works the easiest.

[BBelanger]

The OP is having a problem with the AC running water off his roof. Good rinse water won’t help that.

[Mr_D]

I've used almost nothing but Dry Wash N Guard for years. Keeps the rig much cleaner and rain just blows off. Our '02 DSDP looked great even after 13 years, even having been stored outside it's entire life.

[reubenray]

Originally Posted by BBelanger

The OP is having a problem with the AC running water off his roof. Good rinse water won’t help that.

I will be trying something next week to solve the a/c runoff down my windows. I want the water to go into my gutter and then drip.

I bought some weatherproof 3M weatherstripping and I will install it on the roof before the end of the gutter stops. I will also cover this with dicor caulk. Hopefully the a/c runoff will hit the "dam" and then go over the gutter to drip down. I have gutter extensions plus clothespins to make the water drip away from my motorhome.

[GaryKD]

Make sure the rain gutter just below the radius to the roof is cleaned out. Roof water should run into this gutter and to the front or back of the coach.