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SECTION 12

STORAGE & MAINTENANCE

Waxing your RV

Wax your RV once or twice a year, or when
painted surfaces do not shed water well. Use
a soft cloth to apply a small amount of wax to
the painted surfaces. After the wax has dried,
polish the RV with a dry, soft cloth.

Do not wax your RV in direct sunlight. Wax it
after the surfaces have cooled. Do not apply
wax to any area having a flat black finish as it
can cause discoloration. If the finish has been
stained with wax, wipe off the area with a soft
cloth and warm water. When waxing the area
around the various openings, do not apply
any wax on the weatherstrip. If it is stained
with wax, the weatherstrip cannot maintain a
weatherproof seal around the opening.

Polishing your RV

If painted surfaces have been severely
damaged and have lost their original luster
and color tone, polish the surface lightly with
a fine polishing compound. Avoid limiting your
polishing to the damaged surface only; polish
a somewhat wider area, moving the polishing
cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush the
compound from the surface and apply a coat
of wax to regain a beautiful luster.

Damaged paint

To prevent corrosion, touch up small cracks
and scratches in the paint coat as soon as
possible with touch-up film or paint. Carefully
check the body areas facing the road and the
tires for damage to the paint coat caused by
flying stones, etc. To purchase touch-up
paint, use the closest automotive paint
(available locally) match possible.

Cleaning plastic parts

Use a sponge or chamois to clean plastic
parts. Use warm water and a soft cloth or
chamois to remove any white residue from
dark colored plastic surfaces. Do not use a
scrubbing brush or other hard tools as they
may damage the plastic surface. Do not use
wax containing abrasives that may damage
the plastic surface.

Chrome parts (if so equipped)

To prevent chrome parts from spotting or
corroding, wash with water, dry thoroughly,
and apply a non-abrasive automotive wax. If
the chrome is severely damaged or pitted,
use a commercially available chrome polish
product.

Stone Guard (if so equipped)

Wash the stone guard with mild liquid
dishwashing soap or liquid car washing soap
and water. Do not use powdered detergent,
powdered soap, liquid and spray cleaners or
pressure washing. Wax frequently to protect
the surface and make cleaning easier.

XTERIOR

OOF

IDEWALL

ENTS

While you are cleaning the exterior roof, also
inspect the roof vents (including sealants) for
cracks and keep them clean. Inspect the
refrigerator and holding tank vents for
blockages from bird nests, spider webs,
leaves, etc. Water heater, furnace and

Do not use waxes containing high-abrasive
compounds. Such waxes remove rust and
stains effectively, but they are also harmful
to the luster of the surface, since they may
scrape off the coating. Further, they are
detrimental to glossy surfaces, such as the
grille, garnish, moldings, etc. Do not use
gasoline or paint thinners to remove road
tar or other contamination to the painted
surface.

Do not allow plastic to come into contact
with brake fluid, engine oil, grease, paint
thinner, or battery acid. These will damage
plastic. Use a soft cloth and a mild
detergent solution to wipe away any such
contact.

Do not use a buffer and a buffing
compound as it may damage the exterior
surface. Please contact a professional
paint body shop for assistance.