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Vanleigh RV recommends the lambswool pad sold by Mary Moppins. This allows you to
safely wash your RV from the ground by placing the pad on an extension.
Do not mistake lambswool with imitations. Imitation pads are made from 100% polyester,
which is plastic. Plastic imitations will scratch the finish of the RV. For this same reason,
avoid microfiber products to wash or dry your RV, car, boat, airplane, motorcycle, vehicle,
furniture, or cabinets. Microfiber is made from 80% polyester.
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Avoid washing with brushes, as they will damage the paint.
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The preferred way to wash a coach with full body paint is to use deinonized water. De-
ionized water eliminates the need for towel drying and will air-dry with a spot-free finish.
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Washing in the morning or evening will help prevent water spots. Water spots damage
the exterior of your RV the same way they damage glass shower doors. They etch their
way into the surface and removal becomes difficult. Prevention is key.
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Wash one section so that the soap does not dry on the paint.
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To remove oil and grease, remember an important rule of cleaning: Give your product
time to work. Dab a bit of concentrated cleaner, like CleanEz by Mary Moppins, never an
orange based cleaner or one with petroleum distillates, onto a soft cloth. Apply to the oil
spot and wait 10 to 15 minutes before rubbing lightly to remove the oil. Rinse immediate-
ly.
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Some types of hot water washing equipment apply high pressure and heat to the RV. Ex-
cessive heat can cause distortion or damage to resin parts. Excessive pressure can flood
the RV's interior.
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DO NOT take your RV through automatic car washes.
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Avoid forcing water inside the RV, which could possibly damage component parts.
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Extreme caution should be used with any type of pressure sprayer around all attach-
ments, doors, windows, appliance vents, etc.
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Keep the washing nozzle about 36 inches or more away from the RV body.
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When washing around the door, vent and glass areas, hold the nozzle at right angles to
the surface.
During cold weather
If 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. 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.
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