Spring Cleaning the outside of my Born Free BFT 2007

[Escape]

Getting ready to do a hard cleaning on the outside of my Born Free BFT ... curious what type of polish you all use on the outside of the fiberglass shell ?

[randallrae]

Rejex

[David and Susan Bratt]

Sam, I know you have written about this before. Please clarify - did you just apply it once or are you using it multiple times? And did you use something different to clean it prior to apply the wax? Sue

[Mike Jean Bandfield]

Sam, I know you have written about this before. Please clarify - did you just apply it once or are you using it multiple times? And did you use something different to clean it prior to apply the wax? Sue

Sue, a search of this forum for 'Zep' should lead you to a lot of information. You'll find a lot more info with a Google search - not all reports are roses and sunshine - but it is generally favorable.

I did 4 coats of Zep last year; so far so good - but I'll not be recommending it until I've got a another year or two of experience. I'll be doing a thorough wash and adding 2 more coats of Zep today. On the plus side I don't see a lot of risk if you want to give it a try.

[Dude]

What products do you use to clean the black streaks on the sides and roof? A basic washing took care of most of my streaks but my roof is black. I know I should wash it more often but I don't. Who decided to make RV's white???????????

[Mike Jean Bandfield]

What products do you use to clean the black streaks on the sides and roof? A basic washing took care of most of my streaks but my roof is black. I know I should wash it more often but I don't. Who decided to make RV's white???????????

If the gel coat surface is oxidized the dirt/stains will likely need rubbing out with Barkeepers Friend, rubbing compound or a 600 grit wet/dry emery cloth/paper.

If RVs were black your dirt would be white

[stevek]

More info on Red max Pro.
Lots of reading on this one.
http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f54/ ... 43004.html

On my 2011 Born Free I use the following.
All can be purchased thru Amazon.

General Wax...Megular's Gold Class Carnauba Plus Paste Wax

Light oxidation.... Gel-Gloss One Step Cleaner & Polish

For More heavy duty oxidation and on my roof....Meguiar's M4916 Marine/RV Heavy Duty Oxidation Remover

And finally I use...... Rejex Liquid Wax on the OH, just because it suppose to make bug removal more easy. And I agree it seems to work.

[Dallas Baillio]

I used the Zep/Red Max Pro 3 years ago (two coats) and was well satisfied with the results. This past winter the sides of my BF still shone but the cabover and particularly the rear had dulled. I attribute the deterioration of the coat on the rear to the abrasive effect of pelting road grime.

I cleaned and applied another coat this winter and it sparkles again.

I know there are concerns about difficulty of removal if over time there is yellowing. After all
It is a floor finish, not an auto/motorhome wax. I took the risk because I knew I needed to protect the fiberglass coat and waxing was too taxing at my age. I don't see yellowing but then my eyes may be less discerning than other people.

If hesitant to try it do a test plot for comparison. Wax with whatever you want and do a test plot on a not so obvious place of a square yard or less.

[tomzleapin]

Last year at the factory rally a rep from Lazydays recommended using "Nu Finish" car polish. I have not used it on my coach but it has worked well on other vehicles. It's available in liquid or paste.

http://www.nufinish.com/products/car-polish

[tomzleapin]

I have used a sponge mop and "Soft Scrub" bath and kitchen cleanser on the roof.

[stevek]

Good idea on the soft scrub.
Does it remove oxidation?
Do you think it will make the dull finish of the Gel Coat shinny?
Thats the main problem I have with the roof and overhead bed of my Born Free, is keeping it shinny.

Maybe I should try that Red Max Pro, but just on the roof?
I have no problems keeping the sidewalls of my BF shinny. Just the roof.

If anyone orders a new BF from the factory, you might think of having just the roof painted.

[Brent]

I've attached a pic of what I just used. More details in the post "detailing a 16 year old coach"

Good luck
Brent