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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. Other drying products such as lint-free micro-fiber
towels work 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.
Waxing
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.
Pour warm water on the gasket to melt the ice. Wipe off the water thor-
oughly after opening the slideout or door. To prevent the weather stripping
from freezing, treat it with a silicone spray.
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 openings, do not apply wax on the weather strip. If stained with
wax, the weather strip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal.
Do not use waxes containing high-abrasive compounds. Such waxes re-
move 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 coat-
ing. 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.
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.
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 polish-
ing 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.
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