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Old 09-11-2012, 01:51 PM   #1
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Wax?

Do any of you wax your hybrids? The thought hadn't occurred to me until my FIL mentioned something this past weekend about it. Of course, he's also planning on mounting his bike rack on the back of his small Starcraft hybrid (despite my relaying all the warnings I've read on the JOF about doing so) so I thought I'd defer to the experts on here for more info!
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Old 09-11-2012, 02:12 PM   #2
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I have always waxed my trailers. If you want it too look good for years to come and have dirt come off with simple light car soap I would do it.
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If it already has a good finish use ProtectAll wax. It is safe for multiple surfaces including the decals and is easy to use....if you already have a good finish. If you don't use Turtle Wax in the green bottle, but not on the decals, then go over all of it with the ProtectAll.
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2X a year fir 7 seasons.
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Old 09-11-2012, 06:46 PM   #5
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Wash the roof 3x per year, and wax 2x.
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I wax once in the spring and again in the fall. I use Meguiar's NXT 2.0.
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I have not yet. But it is on my fall list, before the TT goes for a long sleep. I picked up a bottle of 3M wax for marine applications, specifically for fiberglass boats.
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tonight is wash. Saturday is wax.

waxed my pop up 2 x's a year and plan on waxing my x26p 2 x's minimum.
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Old 09-24-2012, 08:44 PM   #10
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I have not yet. But it is on my fall list, before the TT goes for a long sleep. I picked up a bottle of 3M wax for marine applications, specifically for fiberglass boats.
Is there a specific brand or type of wax for the gel coat finish?
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I've used Starbrite Premium Marine Polish for years with excellent results.

http://shop.greatrvproducts.com/remo...2-407A5C057BB1

Walmart carried it in the past. I suspect the Atwood boat polish sold at Walmart is a private label version of Starbrite. I've found it at boat stores like West Marine.

For best results use a random orbital polisher to apply.
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Thanks for the info drfife!
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Old 09-25-2012, 06:54 AM   #13
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I've been using Nu Finish on this current rig since new and have to say, that it is great stuff. I have found that the paste is the best in regards to overall durability vs the bottle. It goes on creamy and stays slick after numerous washes. My unit looks like it just came off the line, decals and all. No buffing required, just frequent rag changes and a dry day for the best results. My unit takes an entire can for one waxing, which I do twice a year and just did the fall application to get me through the winter.

I've used a lot of products over the course of owning boats and RV's and this is so far the best product I have used to date. Almost all of them go on and off the same and give a similar result for the first few days. I am basing my opinion on durability which the Nu Finish paste is well above the others used. This second waxing with the new paste went much easier than the last due to the unit still having a good base and no chalking...JMHO.

Many people have a favorite which trial and error will get you to yours soon enough.
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