During Cold Weather; Waxing; Polishing Your Recreation Vehicle - Jayco 2016 White Hawk Owner's Manual

SECTION 13 - EXTERIOR
Drying the recreation vehicle is just as important as washing your vehicle. Tap and well
water contain many chemicals that could water stain your vehicle's finish. We suggest
using a damp natural or synthetic chamois. There are other drying products such as lint-
free micro-fiber towels that work just as well.

During cold weather

Salt and other chemicals that are spread on winter roads in some geographical areas can
have a detrimental effect on the recreation vehicle's underbody. If your recreation
vehicle is exposed to these conditions, spray the underbody with a high-pressure hose
every time you wash the exterior of your recreation vehicle.
Take special care to remove mud or other debris that could trap and hold salt or moisture.
After washing your recreation vehicle, wipe off all water drops from the rubber parts
around the slideout and doors.
 NOTE: When the slideout or door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off or crack
the rubber gasket that is installed around the slideout or door. Therefore, pour warm water
on the gasket to melt the ice (wipe off the water thoroughly after opening the slideout or
door). To prevent the weather stripping from freezing, treat it with a silicone spray.

Waxing

Wax your recreation vehicle once or twice a year, or when painted surfaces do not shed
water well. Use a soft cloth to apply a small amount of wax to the painted surfaces. After
the wax has dried, polish the recreation vehicle with a dry, soft cloth. Do not wax your
recreation vehicle in direct sunlight. Wax it after the surfaces have cooled.
Do not apply wax to any area having a flat black finish as it can cause discoloration. If the
finish has been stained with wax, wipe off the area with a soft cloth and warm water.
When waxing the area around the various openings, do not apply any wax on the weather-
strip. If it is stained with wax, the weather-strip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal
around the opening.
Do not use waxes containing high-abrasive compounds. Such waxes remove rust and
stains effectively from the paint work, but they are also harmful to the luster of the
painted surface since they scrape off the coating. Further, they are detrimental to
glossy surfaces, such as the grille, garnish, moldings, etc. do not use gasoline or paint
thinners to remove road tar or other contamination to the painted surface.

Polishing your recreation vehicle

If painted surfaces have been severely damaged and have lost their original luster and color
tone, polish the surface lightly with a fine polishing compound. Avoid limiting your
polishing to the damaged surface only; polish a somewhat wider area, moving the
polishing cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush the compound from the surface and
apply a coat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
Do not use a buffer and a buffing compound as it may damage the exterior surface.
Please contact a professional paint body shop for assistance.
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