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02-25-2014, 10:33 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 428
M.O.C. #7142
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New Rig...What Wax
Picking up the new 2014 3402 on Thursday..and just wondering. What wax or type of product are you new rig owners using on the body of your rig? We had a 2007 3400 that suffered the decal issues and want to make sure the new one stays good. Excited about new rig and new outside decal and color scheme.
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02-25-2014, 11:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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Aerospace 303 ... kinda hard to put on without streaking at first, but you get the hang of it after a while. A microfiber towel makes it polish up better.
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02-25-2014, 11:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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Never Waxed in 12 years When Washing i use Turtle Wax ZIP Wash
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02-25-2014, 11:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Hollister
Posts: 1,043
M.O.C. #10764
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I am a Meguires RV and Boat Wax guy. Decals and all for almost 20 years on all my RVs and boats.
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02-25-2014, 12:20 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Redmond
Posts: 274
M.O.C. #12815
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We use Meguires as well but just the soap that has wax in it.
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02-25-2014, 01:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 4,200
M.O.C. #11401
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We like Croftgate products. Not sold in stores. Croftgate.com
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02-25-2014, 02:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
M.O.C. #10457
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We use Croftgate products, not petroleum based, and believe good for use on decals, and always use microfiber towels.
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02-25-2014, 02:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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Pretty much most any wash/wax car wash will keep a shine on it. I have used Blue Corral, Turtle and Meguires... Even in this Texas sun I have never hand waxed my rig and it is still shiny. Now on the end caps I have Red Max Pro which never need waxing anyways.......
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02-25-2014, 02:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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The decals are of better quality than a 2007 ,I have never waxed mine just wash it with Rain-x car wash and still looks like it came of the lot in late 2011
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02-25-2014, 04:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location:
Posts: 724
M.O.C. #10948
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I'd recommend that you spend your money on your favorite beverage, grab a comfortable lawn chair and watch the other guy beat himself silly waxing his trailer. Your gel coat finish will look good for years with neglect.
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02-25-2014, 06:41 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Renton
Posts: 362
M.O.C. #13959
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Meguires Ultimate Liquid Wax. Also use their car was soap. Easy on, easy off, no streaks.
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02-26-2014, 01:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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All of this talk about wax makes me wonder if the directions and recommendations for the decals have changed? It used to specifically state not to wax over the decals with any wax that has petroleum or petroleum by-products in the wax. We (that should probably read DH!!) will be using the Croftgate products on the new rig since Santa was nice enough to provide a supply.
Bingo
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02-26-2014, 02:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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If I was part time and had my Montana up north under a shade tree I probably would not wax. Our new rig will be up north when it is hot and down south for the winters, always in the sun and on the road a lot. Mine is getting waxed twice a year. After owning boats for many years I can tell you that gel coat finish will not last and dry out over several years without being waxed. I use NuFinish wax.
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02-26-2014, 05:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location:
Posts: 608
M.O.C. #12894
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Since polishing and protecting a RV is such a big job, 3M has condensed it into one simple step with their 3M Marine Cleaner & Wax. The built-in polish removes light to medium oxidation and brightens the color of the fiberglass. The wax provides excellent UV protection and a smooth shine that stands up to water and the elements.
Scott
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02-26-2014, 02:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by JandC
If I was part time and had my Montana up north under a shade tree I probably would not wax. Our new rig will be up north when it is hot and down south for the winters, always in the sun and on the road a lot. Mine is getting waxed twice a year. After owning boats for many years I can tell you that gel coat finish will not last and dry out over several years without being waxed. I use NuFinish wax.
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Nu Finish for me, too. Been using it for over 20 years.
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02-28-2014, 10:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
Posts: 1,811
M.O.C. #10552
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Just my 2 cents Nu Finish once a year on the sides and 2 times on the cap and rear.
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2015 Ford F-350 King Ranch
Firestone air bags, bed saver.
Add 40 GAL tank in bed.
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03-01-2014, 01:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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If you hit it when new, Nu Finish polish works great.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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03-01-2014, 10:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Willow Spring, NC
Posts: 992
M.O.C. #13909
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by HOOK
We like Croftgate products. Not sold in stores. Croftgate.com
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I agree with Larry. A number of MOCers recommended it and I could not be more pleased with the results. When it's really dirty, I use the Wash and Wax concentrate. Only used a gallon of water for the whole RV. When it not bad dirty, I use the Acquanil X because it has extra wax and you just spray it on and wipe it in with a damp cloth and buff it with a dry cloth. I did the whole 3402 over a few days. I had to stop for beer.
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2014 Montana 3402RL Level UP, Sailun S637's, TST 507, 500W solar
2014 Ram 3500 Laramie® 4x2 diesel dually crew-cab 3.73 axle, Reese R20
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03-17-2014, 01:27 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Holly
Posts: 74
M.O.C. #14097
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Two of the best waxes you'll ever use are Klasse and P21S. You can purchase both on Amazon. I own a black truck, and love the deep shine these waxes create. Klasse is also great on just about any surface. (Formica, tile, metal, etc). The best part about it is you can wax in direct sun, and it wipes off effortlessly. You'll pay a little more for these, but you won't be disappointed. Another great all natural wax is Zymoll, but it requires more work. Klasse does contain petroleum if that is a concern. Zymoll and P21S are carnauba and bees wax based.
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