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05-04-2015, 08:01 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,309
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I have no shade at my house to wax my AS. How does everyone find enough shade to spend several hours waxing? I suppose I could wax the side not exposed to the sun in the morning and then wait until the late afternoon to hit the other side. I guess the same issue washing it.
Do you guys wax the white roof also?
Kelvin
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05-04-2015, 08:24 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,017
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When I washed yesterday was overcast if sunny do one side off sun side then other when sun changes sides, same way to wax but not if metal hot. I don't no about white roof as AS later yrs. but if I get enough nerve will paint roof w/white bus coat as every thing I researched very good product and easier to apply than automotive paints, plus not supposed to streak or other prob. of other coatings. Also I can wax but not roof less than 1/2 hr. by hand, and AS is adv. 31 ft. I only wax up to awning rails front and back up to roof panels. But I only wash if overcast.
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05-04-2015, 09:37 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2001 25' Safari
Ridgefield
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 322
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I've used Meguiar's wash and wax on our AS since it was new (purchased it new in 2001). I wash it before/after each trip and I wax it at least once every year. It's been stored under cover or indoors for it's entire life. These products are made for autos with clear coat and worked great for me. Another benefit is that they're available just about anywhere at reasonable costs.
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05-04-2015, 09:43 AM
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Rivet Master
2000 19' Bambi
mt. Prospect
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 829
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I really like Walbernize. The finish is really good, and it's easy to use. I put it on with an oscillating car polisher and cotton bonnets. Take off with a wool bonnet, and touch up by hand. I'll do it twice a year, and get six applications on my 19' out of a bottle.
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05-04-2015, 09:52 AM
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#25
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'78 Sovereign
1978 31' Sovereign
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 25
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I hate waxing my truck
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc Foster
I hate waxing my truck, not that eager to "wax" my 30 footer.
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I would rather play ball with my Granddaughter than wax my truck😎
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05-04-2015, 10:02 AM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,408
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KJRitchie
Do you guys wax the white roof also?
Kelvin
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If you store outside, like most folks do, it is advisable. My 2001 spent the first 3 years outside when I owned it. I used to Walbernize the silver parts twice a year, spring and fall. Not the white roof. During year three I did notice that the white painted roof had begun to chalk. Not badly but it was showing up as a slight residue that would show when I washed the trailer. Since I store the Classic inside, I haven't Walbernized for some time now. Probably this year will do. Roof is still clean and slick since there isn't that constant UV exposure that outside storage brings.
Jack
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Jack Canavera
STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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05-05-2015, 07:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 19' Bambi
mt. Prospect
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 829
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I don't wax the white roof, but I do give it a good scrub in the spring (from a ladder) to wash off the chalky residue that develops. That takes care of the streaking down the sides from the chalking, for the season. I guess, at some point, it will need recoating with something.
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05-06-2015, 08:51 AM
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#28
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E Pluribus Aluminus
2008 34' Classic S/O
1967 22' Safari
2005 30' Classic
Land Of Enchantment
, New Mexico
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,300
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robert claus
I don't wax the white roof, but I do give it a good scrub in the spring (from a ladder) to wash off the chalky residue that develops. That takes care of the streaking down the sides from the chalking, for the season. I guess, at some point, it will need recoating with something.
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Try a product called "BusKote" or "Bus Coat". It's what the tops of school busses are painted with. Have used it on my Airstreams and my Foretravel when I had a MoHo. Insulates a little, reflects and completely stopped streaking. Just clean the roof and use a roller to apply.
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05-17-2015, 06:44 AM
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#29
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,343
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Here are a couple of photos to compare a freshly Walnernized section and a section that was done 12 months ago.
I think it holds up pretty well.
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2014 25' Flying Cloud Rear Twin
2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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05-17-2015, 06:56 AM
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#30
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Just a bit obsessed!!!
1974 27' Overlander
1975 31' Sovereign
1965 26' Overlander
Charlotte
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 35
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We finished polishing (no Clear coat) and started Walnernizing and we ended up with cloudy streeky spots I have always heard great things about the product can anyone tell us what we may be doing wrong?
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