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Old 10-24-2013, 06:53 PM   #1
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How to wash outside

What product is safe to wash outside of AS?
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Old 10-24-2013, 07:16 PM   #2
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I use Dawn mixed with warm water in a bucket - best to do on a cloudy day when aluminum is cool - rinse using a hose - microfiber to dry
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I would use a shower enclosure and a bar of Irish Spring. Don't let the neighbors see you naked.
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Old 10-24-2013, 09:07 PM   #4
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If you use a wax or paint sealer on your Airstream, stay away from the grease cutting dish soaps, cut grease, cut wax.
Stick with the good car wash products. I like this.

Along with this....no scratches.


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Old 10-24-2013, 10:34 PM   #5
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I would use a shower enclosure and a bar of Irish Spring. Don't let the neighbors see you naked.
I used to use Irish Spring (for myself), and being in California with its many nude beaches, I don't worry about what the neighbors see...

but I do wash our Airstream exterior with Meguiar's Deep Crystal Car Wash and then apply Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Professional Polymer Sealant #20 once a year to keep filiform corrosion under control!

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Old 10-24-2013, 10:50 PM   #6
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Hi, I wash mine with Maguiar's Gold car wash.
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Old 11-01-2013, 09:20 PM   #7
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I used to use Irish Spring (for myself), and being in California with its many nude beaches, I don't worry about what the neighbors see...
Yes, but Crescent City is a bit chillier than San Diego.
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Old 11-01-2013, 09:23 PM   #8
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Important point Bob made. Don't use dish washing soaps if you wax your trailer as they will remove the wax. Use some type of automotive soap.

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