Bright Metal; Maintenance - Exterior - Monaco 2002 Diplomat Service Manual

Care & Maintenance
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Bright Metal

Maintenance -
Exterior
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1. After installing new wheels (prior to operating your motorhome) use a
sponge, cloth or soft fiber brush to wash the exposed wheel surfaces with a
mild detergent/warm water solution.
2. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
3. Wipe dry to avoid water spots.
4. Use a high quality, non-abrasive polish to remove stubborn road tars, insects
or hard to remove deposits.
5. To protect the appearance surface on Accu-Forge Wheels, wax the cleaned
surface with a high quality car wax.
6. Clean the aluminum wheels as frequently as required to maintain their
appearance.
All chrome, stainless steel and aluminum should be washed and cleaned
each time the motorhome is washed. Use only automotive approved non-
abrasive cleaners and polishes on exterior bright work. Aluminum wheels
should be cleaned regularly with a non-abrasive cleaner recommended for
aluminum wheel care. Do not use rubbing compounds. Do not use any abrasive
cleaners or compounds to clean the mirrors.
NOTE: When using chemicals to remove road tars, use only
automotive type products that are recommended for use on
painted surfaces and fiberglass. Observe the warning rec-
ommendations and directions printed on the container of any
agent being used.
The motorhome is subject to a great deal of outside conditions. While the
coach is parked it is exposed to extreme temperatures, humidity, ultraviolet
rays, acid rain and other organic environmental conditions. While in operation
the coach is subject to twisting and flexing caused by (for example) going in
and out of driveways, bouncing through potholes and driving through winding
mountain roads.
Periodic inspections of the fiberglass front and rear caps may reveal minute
cracks in the surface commonly called "spider cracks" or "hairline cracks"
which are caused by the flexing of the fiberglass exterior. These are normal. If a
crack represents a threat to the integrity of the fiberglass it will open up and the
weave of the cloth would be visible. If the exterior has been damaged, prevent
moisture penetration, especially in freezing climates. Cover the area as quickly
as possible. Use plastic sheeting and tape, if necessary, so that moisture will not
get into the motorhome and damage the interior.
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