Protect All or 303? - Montana Owners Club

ratfink11 · 03-04-2010, 05:45 AM

Any one use these on their Montana`s and whats you opinion? Thanks!

exav8tr · 03-04-2010, 05:59 AM

I have used Protect-all for the last two years in place of waxing, about twice a year. Seems to work pretty well, but not the same as a wax. I do use a wash-n-wax when I wash, (Rain-X, I believe). I've heard 303 is just as good.... A lot of folks say don't wax some say wax, some say don't use wax on decals, some do. My decals still look like new, so I must be doing something right.......

richfaa · 03-04-2010, 07:53 AM

The graphics vendor says do not wax the graphics so I do not wax them. I tend to follow the vendors or manufacturers advise on things because I am not very bright and I just don't know.

wswebster · 03-04-2010, 09:44 AM

protect all, love it.

sreigle · 03-04-2010, 01:03 PM

Could you who like and us a particular product expand a little and tell us what you like and what you don't like about the product and how it works? For example, does it give a shine as good as a wax and lasts twice as long as wax? As an example. Thanks. I'm also very interested in this thread. Thanks for starting it, ratfink11.

washley1 · 03-04-2010, 05:36 PM

AM I right in assuming that with the full painted graphics I don't have to worry about effects of wax on the graphics? No decals, no problem? Any one else with full painted, what do you use to protect the finish? I just moved the rig into covered storage after a year of outside storage, and I know that will help. Also I have a few light streaks developed. Any brand of Black Streak Remover better than another?

exav8tr · 03-04-2010, 05:51 PM

Steve, I like the fact that it goes on wet and you do not let it dry. Wipe it off while it is still wet, Protectall anyway, don't know about 303. Seems to protect the coat but is definitely not a wax. You can tell that when using on the front or rear cap. Once coated it seems to wash easier. I will continue using it. I'm thinking I might try NuFinish on the front and rear cap to see if I can get a real shine back.....If I don't, I will blame Robbie!!!!! lol

wswebster · 03-05-2010, 12:46 AM

My responce is the same as above, easy on and easy off. It does seem to make washing off the crude easier.

Champ_49 · 03-05-2010, 01:23 AM

I use dawn dish soap and Mothers Carnuba Wax. Only thing I have ever used. I like the results and have had no problems with the graphics on the Montana or the SOB that I owned for 10 yrs. Just one of those things that work for me. Will say a ton of work with the wax when I do it all by hand. I wax at least 2 times per year, sometimes more. I know some will say, DO NOT USE dawn dish soap. And I agree it does take some of the wax off, but it also takes off the bugs the black streaks off. Just works for me.

Another thing I have used on trailers and boats is Snow Bowl Toilet cleaner. Talk about taking black streaks off wow. Brush on rinse off. But you MUST put wax on after you get done. And the formula for using this is 1 pint snow bowl to 5 gal. of water. Works great on crud on the bottom of the boats after a long summer in the water.

Dave

paperheart · 03-05-2010, 03:05 AM

Just our opinion, but we are hard core paste waxers for all of our maried years (47). On every Rv, boat, car and truck, even the showers/bath in our home. There is no protection like it. It almost adds another dimension to whatever you're putting it on. (We do try to keep it off the decals) It is a very hard job and needs to be done once a year. Do not do it on the hottest day of the year either, it dries too quickly. Trade in values are truly better when you keep the finish. We see many RV's that have never been waxed and the finish is totally dulled by weather. We always used the hard shell Turtle Wax but per some suggestions from the Moc we tried out the carnuba last time. Honestly, I could not see any difference except the carnuba is not green so if you miss a spot it is not so obvious. Any hard shell wax comes in a can with a sponge, not a bottle, as far as I know. That's our system and we're sticking to it!
Phil and Janie

richfaa · 03-05-2010, 05:20 AM

Washley1.. We had painted graphics on our previous unit. Had it for 9 years. Waxed them many times. They did fade over time. They were on Aluminum.

washley1 · 03-06-2010, 09:41 AM

Rich, I expect over time to have some fading, I was just wondering after some here have indicated you should not use certain products on the decals, so I wondered about the painted ones. Seems to me it would be OK to use any of the agents mentioned, but I needed some support before I mess it up!

simonsrf · 03-06-2010, 10:18 AM

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quote:Originally posted by exav8tr

.....If I don't, I will blame Robbie!!!!! lol

Good luck with that!

TLightning · 03-06-2010, 01:43 PM

I use Protect All...cheap (about $8 at WM), easy on easy off, plus it can be used on ANYTHING...glass, chrome, fiberglass, rubber, vinyl, metal, plastic, etc. It does not last as long as regular wax/polish, but it is so easy I don't mind doing the Montana more often.

ragdoll · 03-09-2010, 01:48 AM

When you get black marks or lines or road grease I use Awsome.You can get it @ dollar store for $1 for 28oz. It will remove almost any thing. I use dawn soap in water to wash when it doesn't come off I spray awsome on it.Does the job. Then I wax. I waxed my 03 for 5 years no problem, 08 front Grafic peeled but I think its the grafic itself not the wax. Only my 2 cents. Jack

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