Jayco 2015 MELBOURNE User Manual page 113

CLASS C MOTORHOME
After the wax has dried, polish the motor home with a dry, soft cloth. Do not wax
your motor home 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 weatherstrip. If it is stained with wax, the weatherstrip
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 motor home
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.
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.
Damaged paint
To prevent corrosion, touch up small cracks and scratches in the paint coat as
soon as possible with touch-up film or paint. Carefully check the body areas
facing the road and the tires for damage to the paint coat caused by flying stones,
etc. To purchase touch-up paint, use the closest automotive paint (available
locally) match possible.
Cleaning plastic parts
Use a sponge or chamois to clean plastic parts. Use warm water and a soft cloth
or chamois to remove any white residue from dark colored plastic surfaces. Do
not use a scrubbing brush, other hard tools, or wax containing abrasives as they
may damage the plastic surface.
Do not allow plastic to come into contact with brake fluid, engine oil, grease,
paint thinner, or batter acid. These will damage plastic. Use a soft cloth and
a mild detergent solution to wipe away any such contact.
Chrome parts
To prevent chrome parts from spotting or corroding, wash with water, dry
thoroughly, and apply a non-abrasive automotive wax.
If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a commercially available chrome
polish product.
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SECTION 13 – EXTERIOR
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