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EXTERIOR
The exterior of your ,-\irstream motorhome should be washed and waxed as
anv other automotive vehicle.
However, there is one area where a little
extra attention can save you a lot of time and labor later on.
The front
area of your motorhome is much larger than an automobile, and the amount
of bugs that can be hit in a summer's evening, especially along waterways,
can be astounding.
,-\ good heavy coat, or even a couple of coats, of paste
wax can make their removal much easier.
Bug removal after they have been
soaked by a heavy dew or rain will also be easier.
Bugs will leave some marks.
Some are caused by hard shells acting almost
like a stone, whereas other bugs seem to have a corrosive action on paints
and coating.
CAUTION:
Abrasive
polishes
or
cleaning solvents,
such
as
automatic
dishwasher
detergents or acid etch cleaners are too strong and should never
be
used.
As a general rule of thumb we recommend the unit be washed about every
four weeks and waxed in the spring and fall.
To make sure your new unit
is always protected you should wax it immediately, or have your dealer wax
it just prior to delivery.
In industrial areas cleaning and waxing should be
done on a more frequent schedule.
ALWAYS CLEAN YOUR MOTORHOME IN THE SHADE OR ON A CLOUDY
DAY WHEN THE ALUMINUM SKIN IS COOL.
Oil, grease, dust and dirt
may be removed by washing with any mild non-abrasive soap or detergent.
Cleaning should be followed by a thorough clean water rinse.
Spots and
streaks may be prevented by drying the unit with a chamois or a soft cloth.
It
is important to remove sap, gum, resin, asphalt, etc. as soon as possible
after
they
appear by
washing and rewaxing.
Sunlight and time will
bake-harden
these
materials
making
them
almost
impossible
to
remove
without heavy buffing.
If asphalt remains on the unit after washing, use a
small amount of kerosene on a rag and wipe the spots individually, being
careful not to scratch the finish.
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