Suggestions for a cleaner / wax for hardwall ?
Suggestions for a cleaner / wax for hardwall ?
wintertree |
Apr 21 2018, 07:27 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 30-January 18 Member No.: 9,949 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Lance Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Snowbird 108DS Type of Tiedowns used: torklift Truck and Camper Setup: 2016 F-450..upgraded overload springs...Torklift tie downs...single slide Hard wall camper with dry bath...solar...inverter...genset..full thermal package...extra black and grey tankage...kayak and paddle board |
Hello Everyone....something I could stand some input on is any suggestions on a cleaner type product to rejuvenate the exterior finish on my camper....My camper is a 2006 model and has a fibreglass (filon ) exterior (typical hardwall)....I do store my unit indoors thru the winter but I am the second owner and I am sure it spent most of its life out in the weather..
The filon is slightly faded and I can get it cleaned up somewhat with a lot of elbow grease but ends up better but a little patchy in regards to an even gloss....there is the "cut polish" route which i would like to try and avoid as it can be a tough job and hard on decals (which are hard to work around)....I did cut polish the gel coat fibreglass nose cap and then power wax that area.....not bad... for results....but my main concern is the rest of the camper.. Has anyone found a product that makes a big difference with this issue ? I do clean the camper before putting to sleep for the winter....but like to give it a good cleaning / wax before loading it back on the truck for camping season...Thanks for any input.. |
Jknight611 |
Apr 27 2018, 07:49 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 9-March 16 Member No.: 8,785 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northstar Adventurer 8.5 Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2018 Chevolet 3500 Duramax Crew Duelly Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift with Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Totally stock, nothing needed |
I coated my filon Northstar with a product called Topcoat. Got it from Amazon, there seem to be a lot of similar coatings. It brightened the surface substantially and seems to make the bugs easier to remove. Also helps the window seals stay supple. I didn’t want a abrasive product because I thought it may break the surface coating of the filon.
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SidecarFlip |
Apr 28 2018, 01:08 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 472 Joined: 15-October 16 Member No.: 9,221 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Forest River Palomino SS Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1997 Ford F350 4x4 LB SRW CC 7.3 diesel Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded |
I've tried all the various spray on miracle stuff and in the end, nothing beats a good carnuba based cleaner wax and elbow grease. If it's easy to put on, chances are it con't last.
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Jknight611 |
Apr 30 2018, 08:29 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 9-March 16 Member No.: 8,785 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northstar Adventurer 8.5 Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2018 Chevolet 3500 Duramax Crew Duelly Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift with Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Totally stock, nothing needed |
Sidecar, I absolutely agree, usually , easy on, early off! So far at the 3 month mark it still sheds bugs (got a plenty of those in South Mississippi). We were at the Northstar factory lback in the winter and NorthstarRex told me about this stuff. Also made in Mississippi!
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