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10-06-2017, 10:16 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2018 22' Sport
Bellevue
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 22
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What is the best wax to use on the exterior finish?
We have a new 2018 and would like suggestions on the best wax to maintain the finish in the Pacific Northwest....nano, Met-all aluminum, Walbernize.....?
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10-06-2017, 10:19 PM
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Rivet Master 
1995 25' Excella
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 2,351
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Collinite 845 Insulator Wax gets my vote
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10-07-2017, 05:05 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Welcome Aboard!!
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10-07-2017, 05:15 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 773
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Seattle206
We have a new 2018 and would like suggestions on the best wax to maintain the finish in the Pacific Northwest....nano, Met-all aluminum, Walbernize.....?
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We just got our 2017 and I used a paint sealant on it. You can find a lot of good brands that are made for a clear coat finish. I used Wolfgang's paint sealer and a buffer, but you can do it by hand. I think I purchased it at Autogeek.com. Sealant will last 6 months where wax will not!
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10-07-2017, 09:13 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2007 25' Safari FB SE
North/East
, New Jersey
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 367
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Seattle206.........My 2007 25' has been stored outside since we purchased it. I have been using Walbernize RV Super Seal on it since I purchased it and the trailer looks like it did when I purchased it. I don't know if it is the best wax, but it seems to do the job and it is easy to apply and take off.
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2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab 4WD Duramax
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10-07-2017, 09:26 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Hahira
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 176
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I use Glare.
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10-07-2017, 09:36 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Watertown
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 270
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Liquid Glass
We use Liquid glass. Goes on easy and off easy and really sheds water. I now also use it on the outside of windows on my house.
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10-07-2017, 09:54 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Temple
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 286
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Use what you like to use on your car or truck. The use of wax on clear coat makes it easier to keep clean. If I am in a hurry I use Aerospace 303 if I am not in a hurry I use the wax that I use on my Corvette show car.
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2018 Ram 2500; Cummins
Blue Ox WDH
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10-07-2017, 10:42 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 27' Flying Cloud
Stowe
, Vermont
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 338
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Walbernize on the body - Nu Finish on the roof. I find the roof difficult to wash and wax, so I use a long handled brush to: 1. wash the roof; 2. Put a towel around the brush to remove excess rinse water; 3. put another towel on with Nu Finish on it to spread the wax. 4. put another clean towel on the head of the brush to polish the Nu Finish. Is is perfect? No! But it gives a layer of protection.
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10-07-2017, 11:00 AM
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Don McKelvay
1994 34' Limited
London
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 126
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For many years I used Liquid Glass and was happy about it. However, it left a white residue on black rubber. Then I discovered La Cera Amarilla Polish which does not leave any residue. It is easy to apply (only a little is needed) and extremely easy to wipe off yet leaving a wonderful finish. I use it twice a year on my trailer and truck.
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1994 34' Limited
2004 GMC 2500 HD
Hensley Hitch
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10-07-2017, 09:50 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2017 30' International
Lincolnwood
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 312
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wax
Meguiars ultimate liquid wax and buffer
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10-07-2017, 10:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 25' Excella
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 2,351
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Meguiars Ultimate is good stuff. I have used several bottles of it on various vehicles. I had no complaints. It is easy to use. However, I believe the Collinite 845 comes off even easier.
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10-07-2017, 10:49 PM
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Stay Calm and Stream On
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Palm Springs
, California
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 313
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Nu Finish works well for me.
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10-08-2017, 12:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Excella 500
West Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 732
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Nu Finish
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10-08-2017, 08:53 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Nu Finish.....
..... .was banned at most of the Detail or Body Shops I've dealt with over the years. 
Certainly better options for an Airstream.
YMMV
Bob
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10-08-2017, 09:45 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 30' International
Ellicott City
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 37
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My vote is the Walbernize product. Super easy to apply and you don't have to worry about spraying on windows or other parts of the trailer like you would with traditional car wax. I have used since 2014 on trailer kept outside and it looks like new.
The roof is tricky and I tried walking on it once and wouldn't recommend for a job where you are working on entire roof. I bought a Little Giant ladder with scaffold set up and that is fantastic (but pricey).
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10-09-2017, 10:31 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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I have used Nu Finish.
I an currently using Meguiar's.
I have used Turtle Wax.
I've had good results with all of them.
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2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
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11-05-2017, 03:50 PM
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New Member
Soldotna
, Alaska
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 3
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We too have a new AS 2017 23D Flying Cloud (our 1st) picked up on April. We were told w/2017 AS there was a better variety of clear coat than in years past. We feel our AS is due for a shine before Fall. I have followed this stream, but am unsure if we should wax and seal after a good washing, or just wax, or just seal the finish after washing. Any advice?
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11-05-2017, 04:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 28' International CCD
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,423
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Meguiars Ultimate paste wax
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11-05-2017, 05:03 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 28' International
Renton
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 291
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS
..... .was banned at most of the Detail or Body Shops I've dealt with over the years.
Certainly better options for an Airstream.
YMMV
Bob
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Well.... I was using Nu Finish!
Actually probably still will, regardless. At least until I try Walbernize. It is easy to apply and does a good job even though I know it doesn’t last a year - none of them do.
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2018 28 International Serenity
2013 F150 Ecoboost
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