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07-11-2006, 05:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onalaska
Posts: 276
M.O.C. #1666
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Swiffer & 303
Found a neat way to apply 303 to the Monty. Purchased a "swiffer", one with extended handle, added a thin sponge under the cloth for softness.
Applied 303 using the "stream" nozzle, starting top to bottom in 3ft sections, then wiped dry. As the cloth became more saturated the less 303 was used. It only took me 20 - 25 min to do the entire unit. Of course it doesn't beat a hand job, but it is easy and not back breaking.
Do not use 303 on roof. Dawn dish soap only. Also, 303 does not work on windows.
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07-11-2006, 06:22 AM
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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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Sounds like just the trick I have been looking for. While I have the extended sponge for washing, when it comes time to apply the 303 on the decals I have just used a rag. I like your idea better, thanks for passing it along.
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07-11-2006, 03:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Woodward
Posts: 2,795
M.O.C. #450
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Now don't slap my fingers BUT What is 303???. I have seen some post here where someone used 303 but I don't know what it is or where to get it??. Is it a wax or cleaner or what????? I like the swiffer things and use them to wash the ceiling inside and the walls that are too high for me to reach without standing on something.It works great for that. I buy the cleaner pads that have the cleaner stuff already on it, then if I need more cleaning power I just spray some orange cleaner on the pad and that gets the streaks off the ceiling.
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07-11-2006, 04:39 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onalaska
Posts: 276
M.O.C. #1666
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Prairie Poodle 303 is an aerospace protectant that they use on the shuttles (at least that's what it says) It protects against UV and gives a real nice shine, also will take off some black streaks. I purchase it at a local RV dealer for 12.75 spray bottle, but it does come in bigger bottles. Use it on the truck and car. Easy to use, just can't get too much on as it will streak, you will know it. If using on the truck do not put on running boards....makes it very slippery
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07-11-2006, 06:23 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 use the 303 on all my decals and the front end cap. Really helps get those bugs off w/ ease, and dont forget protects the decals as well.
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07-22-2006, 03:21 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ray
Posts: 245
M.O.C. #2923
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If one uses the 303 protectant does that count as waxing or do you have to use a wax over that? We've done nothing so far.
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07-22-2006, 08:55 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onalaska
Posts: 276
M.O.C. #1666
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We wash the rig as needed w/Blue Coral (from Walmart) & 303 when we arrive at the campground and then again when we leave & head for home.
We also use the 303 inbetween washes if needed. At home we wash it again, plus 303 while it sits for the summer and then again just before we leave in October for Texas. The 303 seems to be not only a protector for the decals, but leaves the unit shiney and it does seem to repel most streaks. Try it on your truck you will be surprised how nice it looks.
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07-25-2006, 05:15 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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mfoss,
I use the wash & wax on the coach first. Once the coach has dried, I follow the graphics around w/ a layer of 303. I am not sure if I am wasting my time and money or not, but it seems to help keep them from cracking and fading. My decals are starting to shrink this year, going to get some stuff to take that glue line away.
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07-25-2006, 06:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Forestville
Posts: 6,025
M.O.C. #496
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Montana Sky, let us know what product you use to take the glue line off.
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08-20-2006, 12:06 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Abingdon
Posts: 75
M.O.C. #4626
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syplace
How do you get the 303 in the swiffer bottle? The cap on the bottle I looked at does not screw on or off.
Thanks
Ed
(2005 RAM 3500 CTD) 4X4, SRW, SLT, QC, 48RE, Trailer Tow Group, Mag-Hytec Covers, Polished PML Covers, aFe Stage 2 Filter, ATS Air Intake, Power Pup, FASS 150, DiPrical Gages, 24K Husky Hitch, Grover Horns, Firestone Air Bags, Prodigy Controller, Magellan 700
(2006 MONTANA 3685Fl) Four Slides, Fireplace, Artic Insulation, 50amp autoformer, Washer/Dryer, 2 Fantastic Fans, Ladder Bike Rack, Demco Glide Ride Pin Box, Blue Ox Bed Saver, RotoChoks, Sun Buster Wheel Covers.
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08-21-2006, 03:28 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Onalaska
Posts: 276
M.O.C. #1666
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The swiffer head I use is just the "dust cloth" no bottle attachement.
I spray the 303 on the cloth or spray directly on rv. Use less 303 as the cloth gets wet.
John & Marianne
2005 3295RK w/Trail Air Hitch
2003 3500 Chevy duramax allison, 4x4 dualwheels
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08-27-2006, 06:57 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Yuma
Posts: 856
M.O.C. #1935
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Doug,
While we were waiting for Laminators to finish polishing the area that they fixed, (remember we had a big bubble on the kitchen side of the Montana), they also "buffed & Polished" the "glue line" that was left over from where they had to remove the decal for the repair. We are planning on stopping by their shop next week, or maybe just call, to find out what kind of polish they use and also what kind of buffer they used. Mel has decided this is one more tool he has to have.
So, anyway, I think one answer to your question of how to remove the glue lines would be to buff it out. When we find out what they used, I'll let ya all know.
Joy
Mel & Joy (1935)
Marysville, WA.
2002 GMC-Duramax/Allison
2004 3575RL
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