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03-25-2019, 07:14 PM
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Location: CADDO MILLS
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Cleaning Nose Cone
Anyone have the best solution for cleaning bugs off of the nose cone? This is my first unit, a 2017 379RD, that has the full body paint
Thanks
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03-25-2019, 07:29 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
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Dryer sheets, soap, water and elbow grease. Once its clean, a good coat of wax will make it easier next time.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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03-25-2019, 08:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
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Agree AZ Traveler 100%
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2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails 
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03-25-2019, 08:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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Sooner you clean easier it is. Part of our setup routine, clean the front cap. Have an extendable squeegee, makes it simple.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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03-25-2019, 08:48 PM
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Site Team
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Location: Wilsey
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We'er in the dry sheet group also.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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03-25-2019, 08:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
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Yep. Dryer sheets for me also. Just abrasive enough to easily take the bugs off without damaging the surface.
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Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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03-25-2019, 09:28 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Carson City
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Whaterever you use to clean the front it will no doubt remove any wax or sealer as well. Frequent wax or some kind of protectant is in order.
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03-26-2019, 06:55 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Salem
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Purple Power! Get it at Advanced Stores. Use about 30% PP and water. Squirt it on brush lightly let soak for a few minutes wipe it off. Repeat of necessary.
I’ve been using Purple Power for over 30 years it’s never harmed anything I’ve ever used it on. I’ve used it on aluminum, enamel and clear coat paint, rubber, plastic and everything else you can think of including my campers and new 2018 truck. If you like using elbow grease use something else. If you are like me and wont to get the bugs off your camper without all the work try it. I think a gallon is ten or fifteen dollars.
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03-26-2019, 08:50 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Columbia
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Baby shampoo. Easy to find, inexpensive and you can also wash your hair with it.
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2017 - HC352 RL
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03-27-2019, 06:50 AM
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Thank You
Thanks to everyone for your help!!
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03-31-2019, 01:42 PM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Georgetown
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We use Dawn dishwashing soap in water and a soft brush with extendable handle that we use to wash our rvs.
We use Pledge spray in wax on the rvs and the motorcycle fairing as well!
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03-31-2019, 01:43 PM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Atlanta
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dryer sheets and bug off. then elbow grease 
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03-31-2019, 02:05 PM
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Location: Gold Bar
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M.O.C. #23169
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooter
Anyone have the best solution for cleaning bugs off of the nose cone? This is my first unit, a 2017 379RD, that has the full body paint
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look on internet for bug gone, just spray on and its lifts off the dried on bugs with a wipe .
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03-31-2019, 02:18 PM
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Montana Fan
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Has anyone ever used one of the products out on the market that notes for use on autos and Rvs, etc which has a ceramic type base, brings out the shine and makes a slick finish touch? It seems that it would be especially good for the cap area since it deflects both dirt and bugs, supposedly. Makes sense! High dollar but might be worth it if it deflects the bugs and likewise has a shine. Here is a link on one of those products: Produxa
https://www.produxa.store/products/p...fbe9bc3bae82bf
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03-31-2019, 06:03 PM
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Location: Brandon
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Believe it or not
I use WD40 works awesome on bugs and tar. Will not harm the paint and leaves a nice shine.
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03-31-2019, 06:08 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by glendodom
Has anyone ever used one of the products out on the market that notes for use on autos and Rvs, etc which has a ceramic type base, brings out the shine and makes a slick finish touch? It seems that it would be especially good for the cap area since it deflects both dirt and bugs, supposedly. Makes sense! High dollar but might be worth it if it deflects the bugs and likewise has a shine. Here is a link on one of those products: Produxa
https://www.produxa.store/products/p...fbe9bc3bae82bf |
For the really tough bugs I use a mixture of rubbing alcohol, water & baby shampoo. After bug removal wash as usual followed with wax.The alcohol is also good for tree sap & anything organic & doesn't harm the paint.
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03-31-2019, 06:20 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Edmonton
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M.O.C. #23552
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50/50 mix of water and white vinegar and a little elbow grease.
We also spray the nose with baby oil before heading out. Most bugs just wash off afterwards!
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03-31-2019, 06:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
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Quote:
Originally Posted by glendodom
Has anyone ever used one of the products out on the market that notes for use on autos and Rvs, etc which has a ceramic type base, brings out the shine and makes a slick finish touch? It seems that it would be especially good for the cap area since it deflects both dirt and bugs, supposedly. Makes sense! High dollar but might be worth it if it deflects the bugs and likewise has a shine. Here is a link on one of those products: Produxa
https://www.produxa.store/products/p...fbe9bc3bae82bf |
I have thought about either having it done to my pickup or doing it myself. It’s very labor intensive for a pickup, very expensive, $500 and up usually around a thousand. The kit for a DIY is under a hundred but if it isn’t done correctly it’s a waist of time. I’m a little on the fence, maybe, maybe not.
Lynwood
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03-31-2019, 06:53 PM
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has anyone ever covered the nosecap with the 3M clear film?
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03-31-2019, 07:21 PM
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Montana Fan
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I tried it on our ford excursion & I can fix or build almost anything, but I definitely wasted 250$ & a saturday, I was defeated. No matter what I did it just seamed to get worse, finally ripped it all off, had a couple of beers & made an appointment at a local detailer that did it. It is truly an art & when done correctly it is fantastic stuff, most class a's seem to come with it no reason not to do it to a fiver.
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