Best liquid wax?

bigb · 02-15-2021, 08:53 AM

Winnebago recommends a liquid wax as opposed to a paste wax on the fiberglass, what are some of you using? Mine is parked at home indoors so it's easy enough to do in small steps and on a regular basis. I would prefer a product specifically for automotive/boat use as opposed to some of the things like household floor wax that I have read about people using.

l1v3fr33ord1 · 02-15-2021, 04:01 PM

Brian-

I have been using a sealant, rather than a wax, and have been very pleased with it:

Finish Kare 2180 Ultra Polymer Sealant

SmilingSimon · 02-15-2021, 06:42 PM

if you have any unpainted gel coat areas then a gel coat was makes sense.
but if you have full painted and clear coated exterior, then any wax that last say 6mo+ would be fine.

there are many nano-particle waxes which allows the nano to get into any small crevices and that should ward off any nasties.

but likely just washing is good enuf if fully painted.

but if like me, in oregon, then actual mildew occurs and thus wax helps prevent that, but first you must get rid of it not wax it in but i have unpainted gel siding on parts - but all painted areas get mildew the same, but seems easier to wash off.

GL!

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Originally Posted by bigb

Winnebago recommends a liquid wax as opposed to a paste wax on the fiberglass, what are some of you using? Mine is parked at home indoors so it's easy enough to do in small steps and on a regular basis. I would prefer a product specifically for automotive/boat use as opposed to some of the things like household floor wax that I have read about people using.

bigb · 02-15-2021, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by l1v3fr33ord1

Brian-

I have been using a sealant, rather than a wax, and have been very pleased with it:

Finish Kare 2180 Ultra Polymer Sealant

Thanks Mark I'll check it out

bigb · 02-15-2021, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SmilingSimon

if you have any unpainted gel coat areas then a gel coat was makes sense.
but if you have full painted and clear coated exterior, then any wax that last say 6mo+ would be fine.

there are many nano-particle waxes which allows the nano to get into any small crevices and that should ward off any nasties.

but likely just washing is good enuf if fully painted.

but if like me, in oregon, then actual mildew occurs and thus wax helps prevent that, but first you must get rid of it not wax it in but i have unpainted gel siding on parts - but all painted areas get mildew the same, but seems easier to wash off.

GL!

My lower compartments and end caps are painted then the rest is gel coat with decals. No mildew here at all, single digit humidity most of the time and stored indoors.

Cheryl Bisson · 02-15-2021, 10:44 PM

Aero Wax Wash ALL at aircraftspruce.com . Also available at Amazon. So easy and quick to apply. Wish we had discovered it along time ago. It leaves our full body paint so smooth with a nice looking finish. Originally designed for aircraft.

be happy · 02-16-2021, 04:50 AM

I have been using Nu Finish for years with good success. It almost take a whole bottle to do the rig. As I do not have full body paint the decals need special care. Nu Finish and others do not want you putting there product on the vinyl decals. Once I am done waxing (polishing) I go over the decals with Max's vinyl and graphics restore. I have had great success with the product on all my graphics. https://www.mckees37.com/rv-vinyl-de...restorer.html#

Good Luck safe travels

thompwil · 02-16-2021, 06:29 AM

Been using this for many years now, pretty easy to use and works well.

Meguiar's® Marine/RV Pure Wax Carnauba Blend, M5616, 16 oz., Liquid

https://www.meguiars.com/marine/prod...6-16-oz-liquid

bigb · 02-17-2021, 08:31 AM

Good suggestions, I will check them all out.

Freedom24 · 02-21-2021, 04:50 PM

Aero Cosmetics: here is the link www.washwax.com/

You can buy different parts or buy a kit that includes a Wash Wax Mop Kit with Aluminum Twist-Lock Pole. Faster, safer, easier waterless washing and waxing system. You can use it wet or dry. You don't need any ladders. It's quick and easy, it was originally designed for airplanes. I used it on my airplane, and now on my motorhome.

JerryP · 02-21-2021, 05:52 PM

I use Wash-Wax also. I use the long pole applicator. That let's me do the cab-over on my View without falling off a ladder. It's a little pricey to get started, but it's worth it to me because it's safer to use.

Regards, Jerry

AFChap · 02-21-2021, 06:55 PM

I have been using Turtle Wax wash 'n wax shine we bought the rig in 2003. Easy on with a long handle brush, easy off with a hose & sprayer. Coach has 130k miles after 17 years & still looks great.

bigb · 02-22-2021, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Freedom24

Aero Cosmetics: here is the link www.washwax.com/

You can buy different parts or buy a kit that includes a Wash Wax Mop Kit with Aluminum Twist-Lock Pole. Faster, safer, easier waterless washing and waxing system. You can use it wet or dry. You don't need any ladders. It's quick and easy, it was originally designed for airplanes. I used it on my airplane, and now on my motorhome.

Sounds good but the link doesn't work [Webmaster Edit: Link works now]

JerryP · 02-22-2021, 01:37 PM

Try www.washwax.com

backtrack15 · 02-22-2021, 02:16 PM

Aero wash/wax-all here too. I use it every couple of weeks. I can finish my little trailer in about 20 minutes.

**creativepart** · 02-22-2021, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheryl Bisson

Aero Wax Wash ALL

This is what I use. It's made here in San Antonio but you have to go to "The Pilot Shoppe" near the airport to buy it.

It's the same price on Amazon... but a trip to a store for pilots is kind of fun.

It's widely used and well reviewed. However, I will say it's very easy to apply but isn't super long-lasting. I do mine 3-times a year. But as I said previously, it's easy to apply.

It's claim to fame for RVs (and airplanes) is that you can do a waterless "wash" of your RV with it as you apply it. You'll see people doing this at RV Parks that don't permit washing the RV at a campsite.

I don't use it that way. I wash my RV just like this video. However, I use a "Simple Chuck" water deionizer and not this one in the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re505ug-Nbs

Jim Bob · 03-14-2021, 06:38 AM

I have been using a product called "Finish First Polish" for many years. The beauty of this product is that you can apply it to your whole coach since yours in inside, and buff it off the next day with ease. I have a 36 ft coach and it is in a covered shed and I love the ease of the process and the shine is beautiful. good luck, Jim

Freedom24 · 03-14-2021, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bigb

Sounds good but the link doesn't work

Sorry, I don't know why, maybe it's the slash on the end. You can try this link: https://washwax.com
You can do a search of Aero Cosmetics, it's on Amazon as well.

**creativepart** · 03-14-2021, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Freedom24

Sorry, I don't know why, maybe it's the slash on the end. You can try this link: https://washwax.com
You can do a search of Aero Cosmetics, it's on Amazon as well.

The reason your link didn't work is you copied the entire URL from a web browser and it included the "https://" in the link you copied. And then you used the Globe Icon in the format bar to paste that link into the post. The problem was that the Globe Icon in the format bar also adds "http://" to the URL so you were posting "http://https://" into the URL.

You almost never need to use the Globe Link icon to add a link to your post.

The best way to put a full URL that you've copied from a browser is to simply paste it into the body of the post. The forum software will recognize it and create a link automatically.

Here's a bit more info about this.

The forum software is looking for "www" to automatically create a link. So, if you post "google.com" the forum software will not automatically create a link. But if you post "www.google.com" it will automatically create a link.

(You'll notice that when I posted that google URL with www it wasn't made into a link - that's because I used some hidden methods to keep that from happening.)

SmilingSimon · 03-14-2021, 10:07 AM

Sorry but surprised no one is in love with some NANO tech polish, OR did i miss it.

there are numerous NANO tech polishes out there and some NON rain period soon will try one.

seems they should have some advantage is well engineered and lasting.

Do gel coat areas need a diff polish than painted areas ??

I have micro cracking on 1 area and something to fill that in would be great - any suggestions ?

TIA !