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04-14-2016, 08:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Tracy, California
Trailer: Escape 19 2015
Posts: 345
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Before we purchased our 19, we asked Escape about the wax. Haley replied, "Mother’s Wax is a brand that we recommend to our customers. This is a wax that you would use once a year for up keep. Another type we recommend is called JR Browns, and this is a spray and wipe wax that you would need to use 3-4 times a year. As long as the wax has carnauba oil in it then it is a good type to use on the Escape." We are planning on our first wax upon return from a coastal trip in the area.
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04-14-2016, 08:26 AM
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#62
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 -- The Skylark. Towed by a 2014 Highlander
Posts: 1,159
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Speed Nanospray
Some of you may remember that I had a very buggy trailer at the rally last year, and it was even more buggy when I got home. Some forum members recommended 'Bug Melt' from a company called PPC. I liked Bug Melt so much that I tried their Speed Nanospray last fall when I was washing and waxing the trailer. It is too early to know how it will hold up, but it want on easily and made the surface of the trailer feel incredibly slick. I am going to use it again in a week or so when I wash the trailer after our spring trip
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04-14-2016, 11:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: 78748, Texas
Trailer: 5.0 TA 2017 Taj MaSmall
Posts: 115
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This was enlightening. I've used gel coat sealer on my boat (salt water) but wasn't crazy about the result. I'll use carnuba on the new trailer and follow up with sealer.
Carnauba Wax vs Gel Coat Sealants
This looks effective:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CLF2I2A?psc=1
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04-14-2016, 12:00 PM
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#64
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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If I recall correctly, ETI says not to wax your trailer for six months. Gel coat needs to fully cure.
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04-14-2016, 12:15 PM
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#65
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Galesville, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2017 21 "Blue II" & 2017 Highlander XLE (previously 2010 17B "Blue" & 2008 Tacoma)
Posts: 4,234
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
If I recall correctly, ETI says not to wax your trailer for six months. Gel coat needs to fully cure.
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Well one of us grumpy old men is remembering wrong (but that happens to me all the time anymore), but I could swear I asked Reace when we picked up ours and he said go ahead and wax or polish it right away if I wanted.
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04-14-2016, 12:17 PM
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#66
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,051
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thoer
Well one of us grumpy old men is remembering wrong (but that happens to me all the time anymore), but I could swear I asked Reace when we picked up ours and he said go ahead and wax or polish it right away if I wanted.
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I asked Tammy the same thing when I picked up Ten Forward, she said go ahead. It already has wax on it from the mold release.
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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04-14-2016, 12:45 PM
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#67
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
Posts: 17,136
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Grumble.
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04-14-2016, 03:04 PM
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#68
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Hudson, Ohio
Trailer: 2017 Escape 19 "Terrapin"
Posts: 428
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So, do most people do a wax job as soon a they pick up their camper or at the end of the first season? Does ETI do any type of initial coating on the new units. If not, has anyone asked them to do an initial wax job so the unit is protected from day one before it hits the road? It would seem that an initial coat of wax would help in the long term care of the finish. I'm sure lots of people have a fairly long trip back home after picking up their new baby.
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04-14-2016, 03:12 PM
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#69
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Alaska, Washington
Trailer: 2014 5.0 TA
Posts: 451
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mcdonner
So, do most people do a wax job as soon a they pick up their camper or at the end of the first season? Does ETI do any type of initial coating on the new units. If not, has anyone asked them to do an initial wax job so the unit is protected from day one before it hits the road? It would seem that an initial coat of wax would help in the long term care of the finish. I'm sure lots of people have a fairly long trip back home after picking up their new baby.
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Not us. 2,200 miles up the Cassiar Highway, cleaned up just fine once we got home. Scott
Scott and Lori
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04-14-2016, 03:19 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,051
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mcdonner
So, do most people do a wax job as soon a they pick up their camper or at the end of the first season? Does ETI do any type of initial coating on the new units. If not, has anyone asked them to do an initial wax job so the unit is protected from day one before it hits the road? It would seem that an initial coat of wax would help in the long term care of the finish. I'm sure lots of people have a fairly long trip back home after picking up their new baby.
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Doubtful ETI would wax your new trailer. But, they might steer you to an RV detailer in the area where you might be able to get it done.
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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04-14-2016, 08:35 PM
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#71
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Another vote for the Starbrite. Works well and easy to apply.
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04-14-2016, 09:07 PM
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#72
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19
Posts: 895
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I used the Starbrite for the 1st two years on the 19. Just replaced it with Meguiers after running out, as I've always been a fan, but........... I think I'll be going back to the Starbrite! (Might just be that the roof has more UV damage than the sides as I've been able to keep more coats of wax on it). Will have to consider whether to go back or not!
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Thanks to the interstate highway system, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything - Charles Kuralt
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04-14-2016, 11:19 PM
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#73
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Tracy, California
Trailer: Escape 19 2015
Posts: 345
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Does it make a difference if one uses a cream wax vs. a paste wax? Are spray wax's effective? What have others done to protect the rubber around the windows?
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04-15-2016, 10:04 AM
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#74
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Oak Harbor, Washington
Trailer: 2016 17B
Posts: 100
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sleepy
Waxed my new 5.0 TA
Bought a Makita 7" power buffer, and a 3M blue applicator head, and 3M buffer bonnet.
Used 3M Marine liquid polish. Bottle size is 500 ml, and I used slightly more than one bottle for the whole trailer.
Each side took slightly less then 2 hours- applying the polish, letting it dry and buffing it off. This includes the roof- which I stood on a ladder to access. I did not lean the ladder on the roof, nor stand on the roof.
I used small sponges to apply wax around the various fittings, and soft polyester/cotton clothes to buff the wax off.
There is a lot of ladder time. I reduced this a wee-bit by lowering the front of the fifth wheel using the twin power jacks- made the trailer kneel down, so to speak.
Waxing is still a job I'd rather skip but the combination of tools and wax, made it seem manageable.
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We've owned the trailer since June 27th, and gone on 5 trips, spending 23 nights in the unit. It has performed well.
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My suspicion is that a 3M product is probably of better quality than other waxes and polishes sold by and at RV outlets. Short of a controlled study which evaluates polishes and waxes, 3M products would be my default choice. I might come to another conclusion as I proceed through this thread. (I picked up my new 17B six weeks ago).
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04-15-2016, 10:27 AM
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#75
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Oak Harbor, Washington
Trailer: 2016 17B
Posts: 100
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve R
My suspicion is that a 3M product is probably of better quality than other waxes and polishes sold by and at RV outlets. Short of a controlled study which evaluates polishes and waxes, 3M products would be my default choice. I might come to another conclusion as I proceed through this thread. (I picked up my new 17B six weeks ago).
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Now having read through all the posts on this thread, I ask myself why I was compelled -- and I'm new to the RV world -- why I had to give my opinion after reading just the first post! At any rate, lots of good info on this thread including answers to questions I had not even thought of -- like when do you first polish or wax your new Escape!
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04-15-2016, 11:27 AM
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#76
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Tracy, California
Trailer: Escape 19 2015
Posts: 345
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I am reading this thread with great interest and have visited manufacturer's websites to look at the products and understand what is needed when. I searched and located an article from Trailer Life that discusses this topic. I will take that, and suggestions from others on keeping our trailer like-new for years to come.
RV Products for a Clean Start
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04-15-2016, 11:37 AM
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#77
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Oak Harbor, Washington
Trailer: 2016 17B
Posts: 100
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Quote:
Originally Posted by P&L
I am reading this thread with great interest and have visited manufacturer's websites to look at the products and understand what is needed when. I searched and located an article from Trailer Life that discusses this topic. I will take that, and suggestions from others on keeping our trailer like-new for years to come.
RV Products for a Clean Start
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P&L, good article, thanks for posting!
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04-22-2016, 10:33 AM
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#78
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Oak Harbor, Washington
Trailer: 2016 17B
Posts: 100
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Losangeles
Lots of folks here love NU FINISH
what is best - liquid NU FINISH or paste NU FINISH ?
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Consumer Reports in their November 2011 edition rates car waxes. Both the Nu Finish liquid and paste are highly rated (for cars) and are "best buys." The Nu Finish paste is rated higher for "durability" than the Nu Finish liquid.
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