Grand Design Imagine, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior
EXTERIOR
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
To protect your RV's exterior finish, wash it often and thor-
oughly. Regular cleaning and waxing will help protect the
exterior. If chalking occurs, wash and try to wax a small area
to see if the luster returns. If the exterior becomes scratched,
nicked or cracked have your dealer inspect the RV. Your RV
is exposed to many environmental conditions that have an
adverse effect on the paint finish:
• Road Salt and Sodium Chloride
• Road Tar / Bugs
• Bird Droppings / Tree Sap
• Industrial Fallout / Acid Rain /Pollution
• UV Exposure and Moisture
The most common problems resulting from these conditions
are corrosion, staining, and chemical spotting. Generally, the
longer the foreign material remains in contact with the exterior
finish, the more extensive the damage. These problems can
be minimized by regularly scheduled washing and polishing.
The RV exterior is constructed of plastics, glass, sealant, alu-
minum and/or fiberglass. Refer to the general instructions that
follow for care information
Washing
Chemicals contained in dirt and dust picked up from the road
surface can cause damage if left on the RV for a long time.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to protect your
RV from this damage. Frequent washings also protect your
RV from environmental elements, such as rain, snow and salt
air.
Wash your RV as soon as possible if it becomes contaminat-
ed with foreign material. Avoid parking under trees or near
ocean sea salt. Do not scrape ice or snow from the painted
surface, brush the affected area off! If anti-freeze, gasoline
or washer solvents get spilled on the painted surface, rinse
the area off with water immediately. Bugs and bird droppings
should be rinsed off daily.