Exterior Care; Cleaning The Exterior - Tiffin Motorhomes VANLEIGH BEACON Owner's Manual

E X T E R I O R C A R E
The RV exterior is comprised of many different materials including; fiberglass gel-coat, au-
tomotive grade paint finishes, plastics, glass, sealant, and aluminum.
There is an increased chance of damage to the exterior finish, the longer a foreign sub-
stance remains on the surface. Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to protect your
RV from this damage.
The following materials deposited on the RV's surface may result in corrosion, staining, and/
or chemical spotting:
• Road Tar, Dirt, and Dust
• Road Salt and Sodium Chloride
• Bird Droppings / Bugs / Tree Sap
• Acid Rain / Industrial Fallout / Pollution
• UV Exposure and Moisture

cLEANING THE EXTERIoR

Frequent washings also protect your RV from environmental elements, such as rain, snow
and salt air.
• Wash your RV as soon as possible if it becomes contaminated with foreign material.
• Avoid parking under trees or near ocean sea salt.
• DO NOT scrape ice or snow from the painted surface, brush off the affected area.
• If anti-freeze, gasoline or any solvents are spilled on the painted surface, rinse the area
with water immediately.
• Bugs and bird droppings should be rinsed off daily.
Washing
Paint manufacturers advise against using harsh cleaners such as Simple Green, Mr. Clean, or
liquid dish washing soaps. The degreasing agents in these cleaners often leave a residue on
the sealant which can soften and damage the clear coat over time.
• DO NOT wash the RV in direct sunlight. Park in the shade and spray RV with water to
remove dust.
• Use a high quality RV wash soap, such Meguiar's.
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