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07-26-2016, 11:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Enjoying the Western States!
Posts: 19,772
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Approximately 20 years ago we were at a FMCA rally and a vendor was selling 'The Solution'. It's a fantastic product and we're still using it on all our vehicles.
It's billed as a waterless product but we don't like the idea of rubbing in dirt on our vehicle finishes so we always wash the vehicle first. Then we easily apply 'The Solution' by using a small spray bottle and wiping it off with a cloth. You need very little. It has a UV protectant, also.
We full-timed for 8 years each in two RVs, including a Newmar motorhome with paint. When we sold the vehicles they looked like new - sparkling an no fading. We were in all kinds of weather the 16 years including the sun-baking Arizona weather.
Since it's so easy to apply we used it more often - approximately every two months after a washing. We'd highly recommend it.
The Solution | Best waterless car wash | Super Seal Specialty Company
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Traveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Diesel
& 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th wheel
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07-26-2016, 12:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Tustin, CA
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Ok, for those that would rather spend time doing other things are there recommendations for good shops across the country to do the major once or twice a year full deep clean and wax? Might be a good list to keep in a sticky. Then we can do the simple wash to keep it clean.
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John (N6BER), Joyce, Lucas (Golden Retriever mix), Bella (Great Pyrenees) and Lance (Great Pyrenees).
Tustin, CA
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07-26-2016, 01:07 PM
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Senior Member
Alpine Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Lake Wales, FL
Posts: 3,113
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokyRV
Bought the same scaffold, works well and pretty sturdy, made the washing and waxing much easier, I must get your secret for it being a breeze LOL
Have a good one
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It is all relative, and in the mind, without the scaffolding it was a real PITA, up and down the ladder a million times, moving the ladder, falling off the ladder, etc. Compared to that I feel the scaffold makes it a breeze. JMHO
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2005 38' FDTS Alpine Limited, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Lake Wales, FL
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07-27-2016, 06:35 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Franklin, NC
Posts: 203
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Schaffold
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Originally Posted by DrDaveMA
It is all relative, and in the mind, without the scaffolding it was a real PITA, up and down the ladder a million times, moving the ladder, falling off the ladder, etc. Compared to that I feel the scaffold makes it a breeze. JMHO
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I was just busting your chops: I TOTALLY agree with what you said above!!! That ladder up and down a million times, no more.It is soooo much easier, scaffold is the way to go!
Keep on waxing
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07-30-2016, 09:38 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,767
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TexasTom
Once you clean the front of the coach, get some Rejex and use it instead of ordinary wax on the front, including the windshield. It is amazing stuff. It makes it very easy to get bugs off. On my last trip a hard rainstorm was all it took to wash off most of the bugs on the front.
RejeX
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I do the same thing. The front and windshield get a coat of Rejex.
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DD 13, 500 HP
Pulling a Honda CRV
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07-30-2016, 03:53 PM
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Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: May 2014
Location: McKinney, TX
Posts: 88
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Can you put the RejeX over the Zep wax?
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2001 Tiffin Allegro Bus
Freightliner Chasis
35' w/ 1 slide
McKinney, TX
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07-31-2016, 12:18 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by McKTX
Can you put the RejeX over the Zep wax?
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Not a good idea, here's what Rejex says:
RejeX can be used over existing wax, however, the duration of protection will be reduced as the softer underlying wax degrades comparatively quickly. Waxes can be applied over RejeX, however many of the benefits of RejeX will be negated and the wax finish will not last very long due to adhesion limitations. It should also be noted that many waxes and all polishes contain abrasives, which can strip the thin RejeX film.
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2014 American Eagle 45T
DD 13, 500 HP
Pulling a Honda CRV
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07-31-2016, 12:19 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club American Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,767
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat320
Not a good idea, here's what Rejex says:
RejeX can be used over existing wax, however, the duration of protection will be reduced as the softer underlying wax degrades comparatively quickly. Waxes can be applied over RejeX, however many of the benefits of RejeX will be negated and the wax finish will not last very long due to adhesion limitations. It should also be noted that many waxes and all polishes contain abrasives, which can strip the thin RejeX film.
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2014 American Eagle 45T
DD 13, 500 HP
Pulling a Honda CRV
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07-31-2016, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
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I've used Dry Wash N Guard (DWG) for many years on the whole rig except the roof. Water beads up and just runs off, great on the windows too. I haven't used anything else for years. People still thought our 13 year old Dutch Star was new. If really dirty I used baby shampoo and a wool brush as recommended by Newmar in our manual. Do the same with the Magna now.
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Charter Good Sam Lifetime Member, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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08-13-2016, 09:13 AM
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#24
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,565
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I'd there any special process or cleaner that needs to be used in cleaning the rubber roof on my MH?
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08-13-2016, 11:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Houston TX.
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You will find that everyone has a different idea about what should be used. Since Newmar recommend pure woof not micro fiber we went with Mary Moppins. That have good quality wool products but do cost way more than micro fiber. Should be no reason to use power equipment on your new finish. Takes me a day to wash and wax 45' Rv. You canal so get a Mobil service to do it for around $350. I'm retired do I do the work. What's your time worth? Only you can say. Retailers do a good job and if you spend the time your job will look just as good.
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