waxing

[joe_puma]

I'm picking up my first fiver, and the dealer is offering a no wax coating to protect the finish. It's $1800. Anyone ever try any of these product? Would you recommend doing it or skipping it?

[The_Weekenders]

Once a year with Meguires Boat and RV wax is what I use. Works great!

[Paul_Clancy]

For the folks saying it is insurance that may be BUT many manufacturers are covering the cap fade issue long after warranty is over. Good to have another option but in some cases it is duplicated coverage.

[CabinetmakerII]

Things that make you hummm. I too bought into the "Protection Plan" when we bought or coach. Within 2 years the front and rear cap faded. I contacted the company and they paid the body shop of my choise over $2500 for the work to repaint the front and rear caps. Since then I have noticed there are LOTS of RVs out there that have the same issue. I believe it was a flaw in the manufacturing process that caused the cap to fade and no amount of wax would have prevented it. I have not waxed my coach in the time we have owned it. I do keep it clean and I get complements on the appearance of our coach as it still looks new. All of the graphics are in great shape with no peeling whatsoever. The protection package coverage excludes decals however, I believe the product has also helped prevent the decals from peeling. We are returning to the Dealership where we bought the RV this Spring to have another treatment applied and protect us for another 3 years. BTW, this reapplication is part of the plan we have already paid for so no out of pocket expense to us. The dealership claims "It will look like new again" when they are done with it. I hope they can get rid of my "Idaho Pin-stripping" (got to close to the trees) I have been VERY happy with the decision to invest in this protection package.

[donut_slayer]

Why don't you get some good polymer sealant, your choice, and pay the neighbor highschool kids $10 per foot to wax the camper? High school kids always looking for a buck. Just watch them and make them do it right. 33' 5th wheel would cost $330 labor. Just a thought.

[Coach-man]

Did they offer undercoating as well? SCAM, money in the pockets of the dealer! If your concerned, @200 will buy a good wash and wax that will last at least a year, divided that into $1,800 how many years is that? And do you really thank after all those years it will look as good as the $200 wash and wax? Just saying!

[RRinNFla]

A little different perspective here from someone who "bought" the pitch, thinking I could go five years without applying wax.

A little postmortem research confirms most of what was said here. It is a polymer finish, which does last longer than wax. But it will not protect your finish for five years. It is essentially an insurance policy.

My fiver is usually parked with the front cap facing the afternoon Florida sun. After about 14 months, I noticed the paint beginning to fade. I took pictures and sent them to Caltex, who was the service/product provider. I got repair estimates ($3000 to repaint, redecal the front cap). To their credit, they sent me a check right away, even though I expected a hassle.

Since it took six weeks to repair (most of that time waiting on decals from Forest River) I asked the body shop manager for advice. His advice, wax it yourself at least once per year. I will probably put on a second coat in the fall, and then go to once per year.

Bottom line, spend $20 on Nufinish, or some similar product, about six hours of labor, and save the $1800, plus the hassle of getting it repainted.

[donut_slayer]

I used to use this stuff called "liquid glass" and it worked great.But it was tough putting on and had to have arms like the hulk to take it off.

[donut_slayer]

I guess, but I have used mine in direct sunlight. As long as it dosent get wet It seems to stick just fine. Get mud on my truck and it (mud) rinses right off.

[Padlin]

Don't you have to park under cover for a day or so when applying Rejex? I bought a bottle to try till I read that. Went with Starbright.

Guess any of these sealers/polishes would be "no wax". Would think you could find an auto detailer that would do the job for less then $1800, maybe you'd have to provide the sealer/polish.

[donut_slayer]

I use rejex on my 5th wheel. Eazy on eazy off and lasts 6 months. Def keeps the bugs from sticking to the front cap. Rejex costs under $20 and I do the bottom half and my son 6'4" does the upper. We can do the 33'5th wheel in less than a day with plenty of Gatorade breaks. Even does the glass where you don't need rain-x. Love the stuff.

[SH]

[B_O__Plenty]

NO, NO, NO!!! They use a polymer coating that is the same as Rejex, Simoniz Ice or Nu Finish. It will not last 5 years..You can do your own for under $20.00. For the inside they will spray a can or 2 of Scotchguard...If they really start to push I would buy from a different dealer...

B.O.

[Paul_Clancy]

Buy a high quality wax and apply - or pay a pro.

[jfkmk]

Pure profit for the dealer. Skip it.