Drying chamois cloths come in natural and synthetic materials. Either type is
acceptable as long as the surface is clean. Soak the chamois in clean water until all
chamois material has absorbed water. Wring excess water from chamois. Start at the
top and work towards the bottom. Use a downward “S” pattern to remove water
from the surface and wring out the chamois as needed. Using a chamois cloth to
remove the rinse water is not necessary, but the effort can be worthwhile.
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To wax or not to wax? This is a good question. There are many schools of
thought on this issue. The two most common thoughts are:
• The clear coat needs to “breathe.” A layer of wax will seal the clear coat not
allowing it to breathe, possibly leading to failure of the clear coat.
• If the surface is not waxed, what is protecting the surface from the
environment (road salts, acid rain, road tar, ultraviolet light)?
In the past, Monaco Coach Corporation has recommended the use of wax, advo-
cating that it be done twice a year; spring and fall. This recommendation has not
changed. Many types of protective barriers are available today that may be applied
to the clear coat: Glazes, Waxes, Polishes, Rubbing Compounds or combinations
thereof.
NOTE:When selecting a product for use follow the product
manufacturer’s recommended application instructions.
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Glazes:
Glazes are generally used to fill very fine scratches in the clear coat, being
applied either by hand or by using a polisher with a special pad.
Waxes:
Waxes come in many types of chemical make-ups. The popular Carnauba wax is
a natural occurring wax from the leaves or fronds of the Carnauba palm tree.
Mineral waxes have a paraffin base. There are also other topical application products
which contain silicone.
Polishes:
Polishes usually contain a combination of wax based substances with an abrasive,
getting the two for one idea. These products can be too abrasive for clear coats.
Rubbing Compounds:
These types of products are generally applied by using a buffer. This type of job
should be left to professionals as undesirable reactions can happen quickly. These
types of products are generally used to correct or flatten a surface by removing high
spots or small amounts of material.
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