Waxing

Alan

should a T@B be waxed every year? Ours is in our garage all winter. And, if you do wax, what do you use? Thanks

db_cooper

Funny, my name is Allen and I waxed our T@B this weekend.  I use Meguire's cleaner wax on everything we own, cars boats etc.  Decent protection and easy.  I don't really care how shiny it is, just want to protect 

JandJ92010

I use Nu Finish on my vehicles and the T@B, it's top rated and I'm very happy with it.

fwillison

What is the purpose of wax?

db_cooper

fwillison said:

What is the purpose of wax?

Not what it used to be,  but still adds a sacrificial layer:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a3255/do-i-really-need-to-wax-my-car-15829917/

Dalehelman

JandJ92010 said:

I use Nu Finish on my vehicles and the T@B, it's top rated and I'm very happy with it.

JandJ92010 said:

I use Nu Finish on my vehicles and the T@B, it's top rated and I'm very happy with it.

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irvingj

I'll ditto above as well! New synthetic finishes are far superior, IMO. Purpose? With a good shiny (smooth) surface, washing a T@B becomes --almost-- as easy as hosing it off. Sheds dirt very well.

ericnliz

Helps with getting tree sap off too. Just added protection, and would rather take the time to add than not.

LilB

Hi all, my clear coating is deteriorating significantly (2006 TaB).  What is the best wax and how often should I use it?

pthomas745

I wax with whatever I'm doing my cars with: this year is McGuires.  Some of my "old guy with old Porsches" friends have recently gone back to Turtle Wax. 

Lilb, here is a bunch of threads about wax and various products people use.  Down a bit on the page is a thread that discusses a paint peeling issue. 

https://www.google.com/search?ei=gi6UWpuNJcfKsQWvsozIBg&q=wax++site:http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/&oq=wax++site:http://tab-rv.vanillaforums.com/&gs_l=psy-ab.3...5673.9026.0.9754.17.10.0.0.0.0.297.1203.6j3j1.10.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..11.0.0....0.V9ESbcNoe5M

newell

ericnliz said:

Helps with getting tree sap off too. Just added protection, and would rather take the time to add than not.

ericnliz are right about the tree sap.  We waxed our T@B shortly after we picked it up and we were very glad we did.  After a camping stay in Acadia this fall we were covered with some sort of tree sap from the oak trees at the camp ground.  If it wasn't for the wax, I think I would have needed some sort of solvent the get the sticky mess off.  I waxed it again before putting it up for the winter.  I'm also with db_cooper, Meguire's all the way....

Ratkity

Resident scientist hat on... BEWARE!


The sap that drips off of trees is caused by aphids (tiny bugs) that do eat the tap. It's aphid pee. lol.  

dCliffhanger

Has anyone taken their T@b through an automatic car wash? So long as it can handle the 8 foot height, it could be the easiest way to get the dirt off and a coat of wax. I am not one inclined to crawl up and around my vehicles rubbing them down by hand. They get dirty again anyway. Rain is my friend.

dCliffhanger

I realize I'm being a bit of a curmudgeon, part serious, part for fun.

ScottG

I use a pressure washer and maybe a little scrub brush on the thick stuff before putting it up for the year. Never bothered with wax--I have a hard enough time waxing my cars let alone my camper--but the finish still looks great after five seasons.

I am kinda' liking that car wash idea, though...  :-)

jgram2

That’s another way to find leaks! Especially if you know someone trusting enough to ride in the T@B while it goes through the wash cycle.😄

GatorEgg

Be careful with a cleaner wax if your finish doesn’t need it, no oxidation.  It removes a slight amount of finish each use.  I’ll be waxing when it cools down, still in the 90’s here.  I like Meguiars or Mothers.

TNOutback

Nucamp manual recommends waxing 2x per year

Homebodyatheart

Meguires Wash and Wax fan here! One wash does it all, no extra work. We use it on our cars, too. 

ScottG

Good tip, @Homebodyatheart. "No extra work" sounds right up my alley. I think I'll look into that for all my wash and wax needs.  :-)

jameskuzman

Silly question, but how to you reach the roof? A step ladder would get you high enough, but how to you reach far enough across the roof to apply and remove the wax (or whatever product you're using) without leaning out to an unsafe degree? 

Horigan

jameskuzman said:

Silly question, but how to you reach the roof? A step ladder would get you high enough, but how to you reach far enough across the roof to apply and remove the wax (or whatever product you're using) without leaning out to an unsafe degree? 

Boat brush.

jameskuzman

@Horigan - Thanks, Rich. I have a long-handled soft-bristled brush for washing that works well; I was asking about applying and removing wax - unless you use a boat brush for that? 

Horigan

Sorry.  Missed the wax part.  My mind was on the Meguire's Wash and Wax comment above.