The best RV Washes & Waxes: Reddit reviews

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Currently have around 7K miles on my MY with 1 road trip SF to LA and back. Fortunately this rear fender area only suffered 1-2 minor chips on each side. It looks like it's been a lot worse for others :(

It comes with pretty straight forward instructions but here are some install tips:

• Be sure to clean the area. Similar to how you would install a screen protector on your phone, you'll want to ensure dust and fabric particles are removed as best as you can. If the area is really dirty it might be a good idea to use an Iron Remover to ensure a proper bond. I used Adams Iron Remover
• For the "Slip Solution" (Tesla recommends mixture of 15% baby shampoo and 85% water), I've found that a quarter size amount of normal shampoo and water 10oz works just fine.
• When installing, place the film down, with your thumb pin the bottom corner closest to the rear wheel, this will help keep it in place. Smooth out the rest with your fingers.
• Before using the squeegee that's included with the kit, spray the entire film with the Slip Solution. This will make it much easier to squeegee out the air bubbles.

Though I would not suggest doing it if you car is really dirty, if it's lightly dusty as it tends to get in the summer there are pretty good waterless car washes available.

This meguiars wash combines a waterless wash and a spray wax in one and does a pretty decent job.

This waterless wash is a pretty good value since it includes quite a bit as well as the microfiber clothes you'll need.

You can watch a few youtube videos on the technique too but it's pretty simple, really you just spray it on, let it dissolve dirt for a minute, and then wipe it off with the cloths. The only trick is to fold the clothes into fourths and only use each side once, flipping the towel around to a clean side each swipe so you're not just rubbing dirt in and scratching up the paint.

Judging from the palm trees in your pic, you dont have the snow, salt, sand issue we have in the north. Either way, after your future dirty pic, give this a go. I use it for salt removal up here in the midwest. Car washes shut down at 15 degrees LOL...

https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G3626-Ultimate-Waterless-Wash/dp/B006FUT0CS

If you can believe it, this was just after using this: http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G3626-Ultimate-Anywhere-Spray/dp/B006FUT0CS/ref=zg_bs_15718431_1

Big fan of Meguiar's products; my paint actually has a number of imperfections already but their products do a good job of bringing that shine out.

I used a waterless wash and wax solution when I dry off my car and it worked very well at protecting the paint for 3 years parked outside 24/7.

This is the product I use and it's extremely cheap. https://www.amazon.com/TriNova-Waterless-Car-Wash-Wax/dp/B01JGQ1KXY

Congrats on having a garage! That's almost half the work done on keeping your car clean, ha!

If you don't have access to water, consider using a "waterless" or "rinseless" wash product. Meguiar's Waterless Wash & Wax is a popular option for this. ONR (Optimum No Rinse) is also viewed as the go-to among car detailers who want to wash their cars without rinsing. Both should be used with a clean microfiber towel to clean off dirt/debris without scratches. ONR can also be used with just one bucket of water to get an even better rinseless wash (and there are videos that teach you how).

If you just want less work in-between washes, just spot-clean dirty spots off the top-facing panels of your car (hood, roof, and trunklid) since they get the most exposure. By doing so, you can wipe of gunk before they have time to stick & damage the paint before your next wash. Going back to the clothing analogy, this is the equivalent of wetting a stain with water or one of those Tide To Go sticks to prevent permanent damage & to wash off later.

Hope this all helps!

Tint is on the inside. These are hard water spots, which came on the outside. I know they get a lot of hate cause of their marketing but tbh this has been the easiest/time effective product I’ve found so far. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2G2NEJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JAQYCY7MSD7SQPMA983E?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

It looks either the clear coat got burnt or very dry leftover wax. Can you scrape it off with a finger nail? If so just need to polish it out with some good stuff like this: Chemical Guys WAC_201_16 Butter Wet Wax Liquid Cream Car Wax (Safe for all Finishes Including Ceramic Coatings), 16 oz., Banana Scent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FALVU8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EQD9S4GJQK8YFF46EZ8M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

More auto detail than auto body. That being said, someone with a good handle on pH can use more aggressive/acidic treatments to help get rid of that hard water damage. As for the grill and the bumper area, that's definitely interaction with probably the retaining bolts and the hard water.

This cleaner works really well, albeit I'd recommend to hire a professional detailer in your area to do the job: https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-SPI10816-Heavy-Remover/dp/B01N2G2NEJ

Looks like a mineral water spot. Hopefully that's not scratches on the paint top. You could try some acidic spot remover - my Kia Telluride had massive "unremovable" mineral spots that came off easily with this stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-SPI10816-Heavy-Remover/dp/B01N2G2NEJ

Meguiar's G3626 Ultimate Waterless Wash & Wax, 26 Fluid Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FUT0CS/

I use meguiars waterless wash and wax for on-the-go touch ups. Leave it in the trunk with some microfibers. For example, if I want to get a pesky bug splat off, when parking.

Chemical Guys water spot remover works great (orange liquid) loopwater spot remover

I use Chemical Guys Heavy Duty Water Spot Remover. Just follow the directions on the bottle. On Amazon but you can also find it at auto detail dealers.

This woule be suitable for once a month cleaning.

Meguiar's G3626 Ultimate Waterless Wash & Wax, 26 Fluid Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FUT0CS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_V9QC99NVEQA0BME2HM9N

It's a light duty cleaner with wax. Spray it on a microfiber towel and apply it. It works really well on cars in between car washes.

My FireBlade is matte black. I use Meguiars Waterless Wash and Wax for quick wipe downs. It’s fine on Matt paint.

Meguiar's G3626EU Ultimate Waterless Wash & Wax Anywhere 768ml https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006FUT0CS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_EXCVTBE87M5XCQA47W32?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I only wash the bike with a bucket and sponge if it’s been out in the rain.

Hey OP. Clay bar is a really good bet. That’s iron oxide buildup, which it easily removes. There is a cheaper option I wanted to point out to you, as you likely already have a few microfibers laying around and would only need to purchase one item, here’s an Amazon link for reference:

Adam's Iron Remover 16oz - Iron Out Fallout Rust Remover Spray for Car Detailing | Remove Iron Particles in Car Paint, Motorcycle, RV & Boat | Use Before Clay Bar, Car Wax or Car Wash https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C39H9YX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZMYX5QSZ9QTK16SDFZ9J

I’ve used that exact product from Autozone. So easy.

This is what I used on my car and it worked really well. They have it going straight onto an applicator and then onto the surface. I might consider diluting it a little bit before putting it onto any watch, let alone a Rolex.

Chemical Guys SPI10816 Heavy Duty Water Spot Remover (16 oz) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2G2NEJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WVMNEVP6DDQE5JRXCB2P

Great question!

After years of searching this is what I use for car shampoo: Chemical Guys CWS_301 Citrus Wash... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004K9KETY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Compressor: Westinghouse WPX3200 Gas Powered... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PY4Z7R9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

With 50 miles of driving you probably won’t have that hard of a time correcting the paint.

Before I had PPF put on I only decontaminated with an iron remover (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C39H9YX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2H5620VHHC9EPTANHH7D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1), then went over the surface with a surface prep product (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OORQT82/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XKYPRZTNB4JKMVZRGZXC).

If you do have any correction for minor scratches to do you would maybe claybar or use clay mit (after iron removal), polish, then use the surface prep.

As long as you don’t go crazy polishing with a dual action tool you’ll have an easy time.

I've had good results with this product. Very easy to apply. Haven't left any swirls in a black painted ford. I'll use it alone for just dusty/mild dirt. If it's muddy or gritty, rinse with water only first. I used it on my new white Y after driving it home 100mi from pickup. Worked well to get all the road dirt off.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011LMTQNC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_2NH6FbEBNQC5X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

If you're talking about a touchless car wash, any of them will do (if you're looking to avoid microscratches being inflicted on your paint from dirty brushes).

If you're looking for a waterless wash/wax solution you can use yourself... you've got plenty of options on Amazon. I've personally used Meguiar's Waterless Wash and Wax for a year now without issue. It washes debris off pretty well! The wax left over is very weak and lasts about a week or two, assuming it doesn't rain, and is best used as a reinforcing wax (i.e., wax applied on top of your regular, standard car wax you applied separately).

Chemical Guys EQP_312 TORQ Professional Foam Cannon and Honeydew Snow Foam Cleanser (1 Gal) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OA66IG0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pV-CDb69VE52P

Bottle is a different shape but same brand This link is a package offer with the soap. Some say u can get a cheap bottle from amazon and get the same results but some argue you cant. Just make sure you soap mixture is correct and the nozzle is adjusted correctly. Takes some experimenting.

I have the matte black scout as well. I use this stuff and it works wonders, don’t even need water as long as you wax on, wax off without letting it sit.

Wet or Waterless Car Wash Wax Kit 32 Ounces. Aircraft Quality for Your Car, RV, Boat, Motorcycle. The Best Wash Wax. Anywhere, Anytime, Home, Office, School, Garage, Parking Lots. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ETN0P0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_clweDb14Z91B7

You can find some here

Just soapy water (with this soap). I've used Sonax before, but it's a hassle because you have to rinse it off before it dries, and the red run-off stains concrete.

You could keep a clean MF towel in your truck and buy yourself something like Meguiars Waterless Wash and Wax to spray on and wipe off the pollen for a couple days.

So basically this

Edit: did you use a pressure washer? and which one?

Love the brush and sky in the background, are you in the Sierra Nevada's or Arizona?

I started using this stuff and it is incredible; so fast and uses no water, the best car care product I have ever used.

https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-WAC-707-16-EcoSmart-Concentrated/dp/B011LMTQNC/

Well it's not strictly waterless; it just doesn't require buckets or a hose. There are a few different brands; what I used is Chemical Guys EcoSmart. Seems to work fairly well; I use a pump up chemical sprayer to dispense it. You then use microfiber towels to wipe it off, then a clean one to buff it.

Maybe my secret Santa got me some ;)

This is more urgent though. I just bought some Butter wet wax after watching a Chemical Guys video on this subject.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FALVU8A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00