Spring Cleaning

[RAM 6.7 4x4]

My spring cleaning consisted of the roof and body wash today. DW took great care on detailed cleaning of the inside, I'm so proud of her. She wants the inside to be very comfy and reminiscent of home away from home when on the road. It's becoming very cozy, if you can cozy up an RV. Just wished the dealers delivering our units would put as much effort into cleaning them as we do shortly after picking them up for the first time. It amazed me at how much dirt and other debris came out of the carpets. At least the air quality is much better now, according to my DW .

Items on the list to do this week are re-caulking butyl tape seams all over the RV, not just the windows but every seam where needed below the roof. Since this is a '16 unit, I figure it was on the lot sometime in '15 and the seams are starting to show a little age so a clean application of GeoCell where required will do the trick. Waxing the unit is going to take me some time and that is on the to do list too. A little patience and perseverance will have the tasks completed in no time, although it may be next Sunday before I complete them. No rush.

[MTSam]

Originally Posted by Rickeoni

Most of us worked long and hard to be able to afford an RV and then we spent top dollar to buy an ORV product, a few hours of clay barring ( which becomes a Zen like experience ) is great maintenance.

I have been doing this to all my vehicles for as long as I can remember. I always get comments on my vehicles, especially when people find out how old they are.

The other benefit of clay before sealing is how much easier it will be do next time.

Next step is quartz seal application................

I quite agree, no disrespect was meant.

I was asking as I'm as proud as a top performing car owner would be. My naivety is simply not being aware there was more options than washing and waxing (as my dealer only elaborated on).
Gosh knows most folks go full throttle on what they can afford.

I'm looking forward to finding some shade and trying this. Any recommendations on brands/ products? TIA

[Rickeoni]

Originally Posted by MTSam

I quite agree, no disrespect was meant.

I was asking as I'm as proud as a top performing car owner would be. My naivety is simply not being aware there was more options than washing and waxing (as my dealer only elaborated on).
Gosh knows most folks go full throttle on what they can afford.

I'm looking forward to finding some shade and trying this. Any recommendations on brands/ products? TIA

There was nothing I took as disrespectful!

Like every thing else today, technology is moving at the speed of light. I unlike the vast majority of the people of this planet embrace change.

As far as products are concerned, you tube reviews are great.

Hydro2 ... some good microfiber towels ... Ricardo clay ... Carpro Eraser ... cquartz.

Carpro and Poorboys are good products.

Now let's talk DA polishers and paint correction.

Sorry if I ramble a bit about paint care, but I treat it like a hobby, not a chore.

[MTSam]

I'm listening... continue on... you were saying about DA polishers and paint correction. ...

[Bob_C]

Nu Finish is also a product that lasts.......used clay bar on my truck, then Nu Finish......then Nu Finish on trailer....lasts 1 year, using a car wash type soap......been to east coast twice, and only needed to use damp dryer sheet to remove all bugs.....and this sob gets bigger every year!

[Rickeoni]

Originally Posted by MTSam

I'm listening... continue on... you were saying about DA polishers and paint correction. ...

YouTube is great for beginner tutorials

https://youtu.be/Ja13RF1tMQ4

https://youtu.be/HHOpvvqrnVc

https://youtu.be/kfgHFNpxTqE

https://youtu.be/4riJKZ_2Zao

I do not sell any of these products, just some info on what is out there.

[MTSam]

Great videos, thx. The first one has great details (especially for a newbie). Thanks for taking the time to post them. I'm learning a lot.

[RAM 6.7 4x4]

I've taken my time in getting the butyl tape off the RV and finally completed that grueling task today. There must have been enough excess tape to roll up into the size of a large cantaloupe. With the rains we're experiencing over the next few days, it may be early next week until I can get the caulking completed. Going to let everything dry out before starting.

Question about the rubber roof where it meets the sides of the RV. Can GeoCell be applied directly along the roofs edge where it meets the sides? I thought I read somewhere that certain products aren't compatible with the rubber roof and can cause problems. Going to try and find that article again.