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11-27-2024, 04:49 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2024
Location: Way Down Here…………FL
Posts: 128
M.O.C. #34217
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Exterior polish/wax
What is everyone using to keep their Montana exterior protected and looking good?
Looking for good protection and shine.
Thanks
Jack
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Jack
2016 F350 Lariat Dually LB 6.7
2021 Montana 3121RL
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11-27-2024, 10:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 1,288
M.O.C. #17163
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It's called buying a new one... I have tried but always get swirl marks... i wish we had a choice of GelCoat or Painted Aluminum..... Id go with the Aluminum.. Gelcoat looks great for a time... but then goes down hill... you can also store covered or indoors...
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11-27-2024, 10:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: San Jose
Posts: 533
M.O.C. #6790
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2006 Montana 3650RK with Improvements.
2014 Ford 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LB Dually & Hadley's.
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11-27-2024, 11:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,744
M.O.C. #30417
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I use protect all. Easy to apply and looks great.
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Tony & Donna & the best dog ever, Murphy.
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, 720 watts Solar, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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11-27-2024, 05:15 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2024
Location: Way Down Here…………FL
Posts: 128
M.O.C. #34217
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Thanks Greg & Tony
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Jack
2016 F350 Lariat Dually LB 6.7
2021 Montana 3121RL
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11-27-2024, 06:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foldbak
I use protect all. Easy to apply and looks great.
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Protect All is great stuff, easy on, and off before it drys. I use it on all lights, fake chrome (looks like chrome), real chrome and plastic.
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11-27-2024, 07:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,744
M.O.C. #30417
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat320
Protect All is great stuff, easy on, and off before it drys. I use it on all lights, fake chrome (looks like chrome), real chrome and plastic.
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You know what else works on plastic, chrome, wheels, aluminum skirting and fender skirts? Pig Spit!  Use it on my Harley's.
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Tony & Donna & the best dog ever, Murphy.
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, 720 watts Solar, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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11-28-2024, 11:26 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: everywhere, USA
Posts: 312
M.O.C. #28634
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I use Wash & Wax All by Aero Cosmetics and once a year Maguires ceramic wax. Still shines like new!
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2019 6.7 diesel F350 DRW with Banks derringer and 4"exhaust, airlift bags, 25k B & W Companion hitch, 45 gal. aux. diesel tank and 14k Winch, just in case!
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11-28-2024, 12:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 3,078
M.O.C. #5651
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GregN
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Greg, how did you keep the decals so good over 18 years? Did you put some of this stuff on the decals also?
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11-28-2024, 12:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,339
M.O.C. #26190
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I just bought the PoliGlo kit with two extra bottles of the final gloss product. I'm going to give that a shot in a couple weeks. Sitting outside 24/7 takes a beating on these things.
https://poliglow.com/
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11-29-2024, 07:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: San Jose
Posts: 533
M.O.C. #6790
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These are not the original graphics. The original ones finally gave up the ghost after 12 years. These are 2012 graphics, put on in 2018. Had the old one stripped off, then had the RV washed and buffed out. Then, my graphics guy put the newer graphics on. The guy that washes my RV, uses the boat bling after the wash on the whole rig. When you ran your finger over it after it's done, feels smooth as glass.
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2006 Montana 3650RK with Improvements.
2014 Ford 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LB Dually & Hadley's.
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11-29-2024, 08:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2024
Location: Way Down Here…………FL
Posts: 128
M.O.C. #34217
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Greg is he using the boat bling on the decals also?
Looks really good!
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Jack
2016 F350 Lariat Dually LB 6.7
2021 Montana 3121RL
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11-30-2024, 08:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: San Jose
Posts: 533
M.O.C. #6790
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Yes, he does. He also uses it on the windows. No water spots at all. I think part of the of the secret is, he uses deionized water, which he brings in a large tank on a trailer. 
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2006 Montana 3650RK with Improvements.
2014 Ford 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LB Dually & Hadley's.
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11-30-2024, 10:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2024
Location: Way Down Here…………FL
Posts: 128
M.O.C. #34217
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Greg you are probably correct about the water.
Your fifth wheel looks AWESOME for sure!! Looks better than new.
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Jack
2016 F350 Lariat Dually LB 6.7
2021 Montana 3121RL
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12-01-2024, 05:30 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2024
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 15
M.O.C. #34129
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Waxing your rig
Quote:
Originally Posted by jann
What is everyone using to keep their Montana exterior protected and looking good?
Looking for good protection and shine.
Thanks
Jack
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I have done quite a few projects with Chemical Guys WAC22916 HydroSlick Intense Gloss Sio2 Ceramic Coating Hyperwax,
Use a good RV cleaner without wax to clean it. Make sure the rig is spotless. If you put the coating on over smudges or spots they will be there forever. HydroSlick is one of the easier ceramic coatings to apply. Follow the directions (YouTube) I'm in gulfshores if you want to bring it by I'll be happy to do it (LOL) You will also need to bring $$$$.
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2019 Anniversary 3791RD
Ram 2500 Scat Pack
All 50 states
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12-01-2024, 05:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,744
M.O.C. #30417
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Eldergioe
I have done quite a few projects with Chemical Guys WAC22916 HydroSlick Intense Gloss Sio2 Ceramic Coating Hyperwax,
Use a good RV cleaner without wax to clean it. Make sure the rig is spotless. If you put the coating on over smudges or spots they will be there forever. HydroSlick is one of the easier ceramic coatings to apply. Follow the directions (YouTube) I'm in gulfshores if you want to bring it by I'll be happy to do it (LOL) You will also need to bring $$$$.
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The exact reason I won't do a Ceramic. 
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Tony & Donna & the best dog ever, Murphy.
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, 720 watts Solar, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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12-01-2024, 06:18 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Full Timer
Posts: 141
M.O.C. #27665
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So here’s an out of the box idea that worked for me for over 6 years of high gloss…Zep Wet Look floor polish. Wash the rv as best you can (Zep floor stripper DILUTED works great) then apply the Wet Look with a small rag and making sure you do not have any drips. It’s like coating the RV with shiny plastic. A few lessons learned: do it on an overcast day, as it dries quickly, which can mess up the finish. And, after 6 years, it does yellow a bit and needs to be redone. But, 6 years between waxing? Yes please!
Caveat: do your research to see if others experienced what I did.
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Custom kingpin-mounted hitch receiver for bike rack 2019
MorRyde I/S with 8K Axles & Goodyear G114 Tires on 17.5” aluminum wheels 2020
FlexArmor roof 2021, Starlink
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12-02-2024, 09:32 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Mountain Home
Posts: 140
M.O.C. #22661
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Greg, does your man travel to Idaho? How much does he use to do the whole RV?
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12-02-2024, 10:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: San Jose
Posts: 533
M.O.C. #6790
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I don't think he would travel to Idaho, it would cost you to much.
He just uses as directed on the products.
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2006 Montana 3650RK with Improvements.
2014 Ford 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LB Dually & Hadley's.
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12-03-2024, 11:07 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2024
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 51
M.O.C. #33894
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GregN
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Looks pretty dang good to me!
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