kdkrause
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I have been searching on what type of wax I should be using on my new fibreglass TT. I think I have come across some good suggestions.
What I am wondering about is when I apply the wax do I do the complete trailer including the decals? It seems some people just wax the whole thing and others try to avoid the decals. Which method is preferred.
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Hokie
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I think most of today's wax works fine with decals. In the past wax would leave a chalking look to these. I wax mine and have not ever seen an issue resulting from waxing them.
Caution should be used if you are planning to use a buffer. You could overheat the decal and cause it to peal loose if you are not careful. Use the slowest speed around decals.
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kearlms
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I waxed mine this spring and the decals did fine. I did have to buff a little more on the decals to shine them up, but they look good. I did use a buffer and it helped out alot. Just like Hookie said be careful over the decals and they should be fine.
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BroncoRVer
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Its not the the chalking look or the detail to shine them up...its that wax will DRY out your decals and cause them to peel later.
Use Protect-All on your decals as to keep them flexible and not brittle.
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Trailer Trash 2
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I used Gel wax on my Monty and 50% of all my decals are shrinking and curling on the edges, I dont think it was the wax, but I do believe that the company that contracted the decal for Keystone in 04 and used an inferior product that shrunk. I do know you DONT want to use a wax with a petrolium base as that could cause the edge to curl.
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Polishnurse
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I was told to be careful around decales and wax. apperently it may cause them to curl and seperate from the fiberglass finish. Might have to the contraction and expension in the sun. Good Luck and happy polishing. Bill
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BLDMAN
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I do what my manual says and avoid putting wax on the decals. I've heard of people waxing them without issue but I figure better safe than sorry. It's a pain but we avoid them and use 303 Protectant on them.
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Scott_C
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Former body, chassis, and paint man here - no wax, whether natural or synthetic on decals! Use a quality protectorant like 303. As for the fiberglass itself, use practically nothing from the chain autoparts stores except for a pure carbuba. Otherwise, go to a detailing supply and pick up a high-performance synthetic like Klasse.
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Nomadac
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Checkout www.collinite.com they may several waxes for fiberglass and have had excellent ratings from Boating Magazine. I use their paste wax Fleetwax a Special Heavy Duty wax for my fiberglass roof on my MH. On the sides I use their #845 Insulator Wax which is a pure carnauba wax for the sides of the MH. I have used it for over 20 years on all of my vehicles, RV's (Avion TT's, MH,) and classic/custom cars with expensive paint jobs and have found it the best wax for shine, ease of application, durability, etc. Several of my Car friends also use it on their cars, especially the dark colors as it does not leave any cobwebs or swirls.
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zigzagrv
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The waxing of fiberglass and decals has been discussed here many times. But, I am confused. My motorhome is fiberglass, but it is painted, just like most other types (aluminum, for example)of RV coverings. I don't see why a special wax should be used because the construction material happens to be fiberglass. You are waxing the PAINT, not the fiberglass. Am I missing something??
As far as decals, (don't have any now) my previous MH had them and I used Protectall on them. Had no problems.
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