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03-18-2006, 03:18 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chattanooga
Posts: 170
M.O.C. #4221
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RV wax
Need some information. Today I took my Monty out of hibernation and I am in the process of doing some housekeeping. In the past I have used a wash solvent with wax, but to start off the season I would like to put a good coat of wax on her. I have a bottle of Meguiar's car wax in the garage. I have always thought that was good wax, but is it suitable for fiberglass and decals. I am getting conflicting information on internet sites.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Michael
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03-18-2006, 04:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
Posts: 1,568
M.O.C. #4890
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03-18-2006, 05:41 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Concord
Posts: 31
M.O.C. #4872
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Michael,
I'm sure you will receive lots of advice on this one. I used McGuires for years on my autos but decided to use wax that is specifically recommended for fiberglass. I'm using 3M Boat wax purchased from a local Marine/Boat store. The large bottle cost $19. I also noticed a bottle of McGuires also maded for Boats and RV's (fiberglass) but the cost was $35. I took the lower cost approach and am very satisfied. 
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03-18-2006, 06:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Hurricane
Posts: 503
M.O.C. #444
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I used McGuires on my Corvettes (which are made of fiberglass) for years. You're not waxing the fiberglass, you're waxing the paint or clear coat. Fiberglass has a gel coat on it, then it is painted, and then usually clear coated. Fiberglass is real ugly until you gel coat it and paint it. Wouldn't rub to hard on the decals.
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03-18-2006, 08:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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I have used Meguira's wax for the past 2 years on my coach. I use it on the entire coach, and use the Aerospace 303 on the decals, so far so good. I am going to look into the protectall when the coach comes out of storage. I also throughout the summer use a good wash/wax soap on the coach to keep a nice layer on the coach to help keep it looking new.
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03-19-2006, 09:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Belvidere
Posts: 1,834
M.O.C. #185
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Suggest Nu-Finish which is designed to be used on fiberglass. Its available at Wall-Mart and does an outstanding job...easy on....easy off and lasts a long time.
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03-20-2006, 03:58 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Estero
Posts: 136
M.O.C. #3207
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I just finished washing & waxing my unit. Used Protect-All from CW and it went on easy and had no problems wiping it off.
Did a nice job on cleanning up what I did not get with the RV wash.
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03-20-2006, 05:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: North Andover
Posts: 669
M.O.C. #1900
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I've used Mequiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax for the past couple years on our Mountianeer and Z06. Works great for us on both and is easy work for this much area.
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03-20-2006, 08:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Haldimand County
Posts: 2,413
M.O.C. #122
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I also like Nu-finish. Mostly because of ease of application in sun or shade. Seems to stand up well, it is not expensive and readily available.
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03-20-2006, 09:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
M.O.C. #420
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I also cast a vote for Nu-finish. Have used it for years on my boats and the Monty and love it and so like they say "If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
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