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08-23-2013, 04:57 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Packwood
Posts: 25
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Big Sky
We have just ordered our 2014 3625 Big Sky, getting delivery in October.
We are moving up from our 2010 2955 Montana.I'm now wondering about the dirt and bug's on our paint. I would like to hear from other Big Sky owners and how often they find themselves washing there rig on a long road trip.
Moved to a more appropriate forum.
CRAFT-Guy
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08-24-2013, 03:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
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Hi Packwood, I just use Simple Green cleaner with a standard RV brush, it is environmentally safe, smells good and is a heck of a cleaner. Some of the stubborn stains I soak and scrub with the mesh deal I clean my windshield with. It has a wood handle..
Enjoy the new home, I am envious!
Ozz
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08-24-2013, 03:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
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We have decided to finally adopt the cleaning products of Croftgate when we take delivery of our new Big Sky. We saw a demo of the products a couple of years ago at a Mid-Atlantic rally and were impressed. I thought I read about them going to the Goshen rally as well. Worth a look-see anyway. Check them out at Croftgate.com.
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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08-24-2013, 07:25 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,362
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As far as bugs go, both my old unpainted 2955 and my newer painted 3700, collect them and I try to wash them off after a move. Not much difference there. But the painted rig does show the dirt much more than an unpainted one. The black areas are the worst. Driving in rainy conditions guarantee a wash job is needed to make it look nice. Even sitting in one spot for a week or so will accumulate enough dirt/dust on the rear window ledge and sides to justify some cleaning. I use a California Duster (they make a floor model)
to do quick cleanups. It works very well
The white gelcoat hides the dirt much better than the painted models. But the painted models do look good when clean!
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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08-24-2013, 11:57 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Bella Vista
Posts: 472
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I've been using Diamondite Bug Eraser. It's waterless and does a good job. I gave it a real work out after our Spring trip out West. Disclaimer; I didn't use it on a Big Sky Just a regular ole Monty
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08-24-2013, 02:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
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Another vote for Simple Green. Full strength is for heavy duty grease, like in an old boat bilge. 10 to 1 works good for bugs.
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08-24-2013, 03:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
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Wipe the bugs with dryer sheets and they will come off easily.
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08-25-2013, 04:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Land O Lakes
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Like Hook said, dryer sheets like Bounce work great, especially with love bugs. An added helper is to soak them with Totally Awesome instead of water first. You have to rinse well with bounce sheets byt it is worth the water..
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08-31-2013, 07:13 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Packwood
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M.O.C. #10343
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Great suggestions for cleaning up our new rig I will try all of them and see what works the best... Can't wait to give its first wash.. Thanks for all help.....
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09-01-2013, 05:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
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If you wax your rig, some of the remedies noted above will take the wax off, along with the bugs.
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09-02-2013, 04:22 PM
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Location: Packwood
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by TLightning
If you wax your rig, some of the remedies noted above will take the wax off, along with the bugs.
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09-02-2013, 04:39 PM
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Location: Packwood
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M.O.C. #10343
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by packwood2
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by TLightning
If you wax your rig, some of the remedies noted above will take the wax off, along with the bugs.
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Thank You, for the information. Do you have a favorite product you use to wash and wax with?
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09-03-2013, 08:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
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To wash...whatever is on sale at WalMart as a car wash. Do NOT use dish wash detergent, it will take off your wax. For wax/polish, I use Nu Finish...been using it on my other vehicles for years. Recently I order some Rejex, it's supposed to make the bugs come off the front easier. Last week end I put a coat on the front...I'll see how it works.
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09-04-2013, 07:03 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Denver
Posts: 409
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After you get it clean; I would reccomend using some Rain X on the finish. It helps to keep the crud from sticking and helps release what does stick. It is also great for your windows inside and out to keep them cleaner.
Jay D.
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