Wash/Wax
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Topic: Wash/Wax
Posted By: 1tulip
Subject: Wash/Wax
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2019 at 10:56am
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So, living in the pod and dragging it around 3500 miles over the course of 2 months has been exciting. But it looks kinda tired from the dirt and smooshed bugs all over the front and dirt thrown up from the road. How do you wash and wax your pod. I'm getting over cancer and chemo and feel great all things considered. But climbing tall ladders is a little dicey right now. I'll be doing this alone for the most part. Thanks
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Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2019 at 2:53pm
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I use a car wash brush that extends to about 6'. (Costco) And Meguiar's car wash. I don't do ladders either! Congratulations on your Pod AND beating cancer. ------------- Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck. |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2019 at 3:16pm
The owners manual says use a mild detergent. Some feel special soap in needed while others use a mild dish soap, such as Dawn. I'm on my way out to give our Pod a good spring washing and will be using Dawn and an extension brush for washing cars. To reach the roof, you may need to go up a short distance on a step ladder, depending on your height. But, what the heck, no one can see the roof anyway.  For more serious washing and waxing we, like crw8sr, use Meguiar's products. Good luck with your washing project and hope you continue to feel better. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: Motor7
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2019 at 6:03am
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Uh oh, this can go like an oil thread.....but, I don't consider Dawn mild and it can strip wax. A few years ago I read a suggestion of Spic & Span. I remember my mom using it in the kitchen...back in the 70's and I don't think I ever owned a box of the stuff. But I did get some, tried it and like it. Just shake a few tablespoons out into a 5 gal bucket and fill with water. It cleans well, will not strip wax and it's cheap. On another note, I did strip the wax on the new to me pod(was not much there) and tried Nu-Finish instead of wax for a change. It worked very good on the sides, but the nose took several coats since it was already starting to fade. Same with the fiberglass rear cap. We will see how it holds up. ------------- 2016 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: crankster78
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2019 at 7:50am
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Greetings: Being 79 and with some health issues, I don't like climbing a ladder either. I used Camco RV wash and wax to clean my 179. I used a window cleaner with a 8 foot handle to give me the reach. It worked well and I rinsed it off as I was going along. Not perfect but a major improvement with not much work. I did use the ladder to do the roof, but I could do the width from 1 side and only had to climb it a few times. Now I need to do the inside and check all systems. I use a cover in the winter and it looks good after 4 years. Crankster78 R 179 2007 f-150 ------------- Crankster 78 R-179 2015 |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2019 at 8:54am
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Dawn also can strip crude oil off ducks without doing more damage than Exxon already did. If Dawn is good enough for a duck, it's good enough for our Pod. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: Toyanvil
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2019 at 8:55am
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1tulip
Glad you're feeling better. If your in the Bakersfield Ca area on your travels, come by and I will help you wash it. |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2019 at 12:58pm
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Amazon.com and Camping World sell what I have been using and have been very happy with it. "Gel-Gloss RV wash and wax", I think amazon.com has the lower price. There are many good products I am sure and Dawn may be the lowest cost. I use the same Gel-Gloss wash and wax to wash our truck. I pour some in a bucket of water and use a brush attached to pole not a very big job. But I am sure you recovering from cancer it could be difficult and I am sorry to hear that.
------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2021 at 11:33am
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In addition to MeGuiar's for waxing I also use a product called 'Protect' (comes in a spray bottle) for keeping the decals in pristine condition. The decals on our 177 still look very good, even after 10 years. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: Mooree
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2022 at 6:36am
| My RV has been sitting in my yard in the South Florida sun for over two years without being touched. Mildew has applied a fiberglass finish. I've been on the hunt for https://www.rvweb.net/best-rv-wash-and-wax-reviewed - RV washes and waxes . I can't believe GelGloss not only cleans the camper, but actually gives it a shiny look. There's no need for scrubbing.I would be proud to go to any RV park after using this product. |