The search for an RV suitable product.

[kaptain_zero]

First of all, if I should have posted this in the RV section, could one of the mods move this.... There's too many fingers pointing at "Post questions in Detailing 101" for me to dare posting elsewhere.

I've just purchased a used Starcraft popup tent trailer that has a pebble textured fiberglass roof and pebble textured aluminum siding from what I can tell. It's a 2005 model and the roof had a large number of black spots which I finally dealt with using a nylon brush and Last Touch detailer spray. Worked like a charm and the roof is clean and shiny now. However, I would like to put a coat of wax/sealer to protect the roof and make it easier to clean but what I'm wondering is what product would be the easiest to remove from this pebbled surface? I tried a small area with good old Megs cleaner wax and it seemed to buff off ok with a microfiber towel but I thought I'd post the question here to see if there is something better. The spray on quick wax type product sounds like it might work better on the textured surface but perhaps it's not that durable.

The siding part I've not touched yet... looks like I'll need to work a bit harder with tar spots and whatnot..... however the surface is the same texture as the fiberglass roof so I'll have the same issues about getting the hazed wax removed when buffing with a cloth. I'm actually tempted to use a soft horsehair brush to buff instead of a cloth, much like a shoe shiner would do, but then there's the issue of where do I find such a brush in todays market?!?! Or maybe I just answered my own question and need to check out Shoe Shining supplies!

If anyone has worked on these rough textured panels and has a suggestion for what product to use and how to use it, I'm all ears.

Regards

Christian

[CieraSL]

Re: The search for an RV suitable product.

What does your camper look like? Something like this?



Meguiar's does have a lineup for marine/RV: http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/products/marine-rv_care

However, since you're dealing with a camper versus a boat I should think any of the automotive products would work on it. We used to have a pop-up at one time, but I don't recall my dad doing anything to it besides washing it. That was back in the day when I was a little kid and didn't care about car care. Hopefully others will chime in.

[kaptain_zero]

Re: The search for an RV suitable product.

Yupp, that's the kind of trailer I'm talking about. I was aware of the RV range of products though I've not seen any for sale in my area, but most RV's have smooth panels and the Starcraft units have this fine pebble grained texture (kinda like lizard skin) that makes things a bit more tricky when it comes to removing the excess product at the buffing stage. I'm thinking plain old cleaner wax will be fine, but I thought I'd post the question..... just in case.

Christian

[CieraSL]

Re: The search for an RV suitable product.

Yeah, I know exactly what kind of surface you're talking about. I wouldn't think it would be too hard to remove excess. Maybe just apply the wax and buff it off like you normally would, and then go back over it with a clean microfiber and Last Touch to make sure you didn't miss anything. As long as you're not going hog wild and gopping wax on there I don't really see any problems.

[Poki]

Re: The search for an RV suitable product.

Since the finish is textured, I'm thinking a quality terry towel would work best for wax removal. Since the sides are aluminum...probably painted...I'd try the cleaner/wax. Apply with a terry applicator and remove with terry towels. Don't get caught using one of the family "good" towels though...