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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
Don't feel bad, I didn't think of it at first either.
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Robert6401
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04/21/13 02:34pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
Hope you all don't mind me asking but I was wandering what type of ladder do you use to get to the top of the front cap? I have a 10 foot folding ladder but even with it right next to the cap there are some areas that curve up and away that I can't reach. Is it okay to lean an extension ladder with pads on the ends against the cap?
I dropped the landing legs down as low as feasible, and used one of the Werner folding platforms that I think is about 24" tall placed on the dropped tailgate of my truck. I was able to get to the roofline on all but the farthest corners. For those I used a 6' step ladder. I'm 6'4" so I'm sure being kinda tall helps too.
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Robert6401
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04/21/13 12:34pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
Can I use the Flagship wax on top of the 2 coats of #50 wax I've already applied?
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Robert6401
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04/21/13 11:39am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
I'm pretty happy with the results of the wax. I just didn't do what needed to be done first by removing the oxidation.
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Robert6401
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04/20/13 05:56pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
I used Meguiars Ultimate Compound with the DA Power System I posted above, followed by two coats of Meguiar's #50 RV/Marine Cleaner Wax applied by hand.
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Robert6401
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04/20/13 05:43pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu88/Robert6401/FEBECFCC-7566-4F69-93D2-3C82511DE84F-16346-000016EE2069D082_zps0c6bffb1.jpg
http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu88/Robert6401/21100A8C-10A4-40FE-90A9-C82D5293C35B-16346-000016EE1C5FEBC6_zps72fc034c.jpg
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Robert6401
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04/20/13 04:45pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
Had incredible results. The front cap looks better than it has since it rolled off the dealers lot.
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Robert6401
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04/20/13 03:12pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
I ran out and got one of the Meguiars DA Power Systems. I'll see how it works tomorrow.
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-da-power-system.html
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Robert6401
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04/19/13 03:38pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
Quick question : Do I have to get one of these expensive polishers to use for the Ultimate Compound, or would one of the less expensive (sub $50) orbital units work?
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Robert6401
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04/19/13 01:36pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
Which Bar Keepers Friend? Spray, powder, or the liquid "Soft Cleanser?"
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Robert6401
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04/19/13 01:06pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
Good news is the ultimate compound seems to work well. Bad news is it started raining after I had only finished the uppermost quarter of the front cap. Probably a blessing in a way. Now I can get a buffer instead of continuing by hand. My arms are already killing me!
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Robert6401
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04/19/13 12:53pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
OK, just did three iterations of washing and rinsing with Palmolive dishwashing soap in an effort to strip the wax I applied yesterday. Letting it dry now, then planning to do a test spot with the ultimate compound since I have some of that in the shop.
I was looking at that #45 Polish as well. There are just so many options, each with a little bit different effect.
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Robert6401
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04/19/13 11:41am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
After researching a bit, I'm worried that the Ultimate Compound may be too aggressive. Would the oxidation remover do better?
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Robert6401
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04/19/13 11:01am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
Would Meguiars Ultimate Compound fit the bill?
Edited: I think this is probably a better solution? #49 Oxidation Remover
http://www.meguiars.com/en/marine/products/m4916-heavy-duty-oxidation-remover/
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Robert6401
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04/19/13 10:29am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
I'm sorry, what do you mean by starting over? Wash with something that will strip the wax and then start over by first using a polishing compound then waxing?
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Robert6401
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04/19/13 09:50am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
Harold, any advice on what to do now that I have already applied the wax?
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Robert6401
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04/19/13 09:30am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
I wasn't really going for a "quick shine." I spent some time cleaning the cap well and removing old bug carcasses and it was obvious that the luster was gone. I researched on here and the Meguiars #50 was highly recommended.
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Robert6401
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04/19/13 09:19am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
Thanks for your experience. The wax I used is made for the gel coat fiberglass, so I don't see how that would be a problem??
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Robert6401
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04/19/13 08:56am |
Fifth-Wheels
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Waxed front cap - left smudge marks, advice???
So, I washed and waxed the cap of my 5er yesterday, and the wax left behind what I can only describe as smudge marks. This is my first time waxing the cap, and am worried I'm doing something wrong. I used the Meguair's #50 RV/Marine Cleaner Wax. The cap does have a bit more shine after two coats of the wax, but the smudge marks look kinda rough. I tried to take a picture, but it's cloudy here today so it's hard to see what I'm describing. You can sort of see some of the marks around the decals in the pic below. I know that in the sunlight they will be much more evident. Any advice? I used an applicator pad to apply the wax, and microfiber towels to buff it off. No amount of pressure seems to make any difference in removing the marks. Thanks.
http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu88/Robert6401/IMG_07191_zps173da762.jpg
Here's another pic, in case it helps:
http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu88/Robert6401/IMG_07171_zps45cc55c8.jpg
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Robert6401
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04/19/13 07:38am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Bugs on the front of the 5th wheel from traveling
This is what I used. It combined with a microfiber towel worked wonders on bug guts that had been on the front cap of my 5er for years. I was amazed at the results.
http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu88/Robert6401/011FA50A-301C-4FD9-B243-4FB35B4588D9-14864-000014EC0E979C50_zpsd5cb08c9.jpg
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Robert6401
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04/18/13 10:58am |
Fifth-Wheels
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