Jayco SENECA, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 10
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
Wet the entire area down to remove loose dirt
and grime, then hand wash one area at a time
using your dedicated paint finish sponge or
wash mitt. Wash from the top and work your
way down, rinsing frequently to minimize grit
abrasion. Follow with a final rinse of water.
This process will remove most contamination
from the RV’s surface. For stubborn stains
such as road tar or bug stains, use an
ammonia based glass cleaner or a small
amount of rubbing alcohol on a damp cloth
followed immediately by warm soapy water,
and rinsing with clean water. This may not
dissolve the road tar, but it will loosen tar and
bug stains and remove them from the surface.
Do not use solvent based cleaners on bird
droppings or tree sap as these are water
based stains. They can be dissolved using
ammonia based glass cleaner, warm soapy
water and a little “elbow grease”. Once again,
after removing stubborn stains immediately
rinse with clean water.
Drying the RV is just as important as washing
your vehicle. Tap water and well water
contain many chemicals that could water stain
your RV’s finish. We suggest using a damp
natural or synthetic chamois. There are other
drying products such as lint-free micro-fiber
towels that work just as well.
During cold weather
Salt and other chemicals that are spread on
winter roads in some geographical areas can
have a detrimental effect on the motor home's
underbody.
If your motor home is exposed
to these conditions, spray the underbody
with a high-pressure hose every time you
wash the exterior of your motor home.
Take special care to remove mud or other
debris that could trap and hold salt or
moisture. After washing your motor home,
wipe off all water drops from the rubber parts
around the slideout and doors.
NOTE: When the slideout or door is frozen,
opening it by force may tear off or crack the
rubber gasket that is installed around the
slideout or door. Therefore, pour warm
water on the gasket to melt the ice (wipe off
the water thoroughly after opening the
slideout or door).
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.
To prevent the weather stripping from
freezing, treat it with a silicone
spray.
Waxing
Wax your motor home 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 motor home with a dry,
soft cloth.
Do not wax your motor home 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.
Do not use waxes containing high-abrasive
compounds. Such waxes remove rust and
stains effectively from the paint work, but
they are also harmful to the luster of the
painted surface since they 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.
Polishing your motor home
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