NewMar Essex 2014, Manual

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2014 Newmar Essex Diesel Pusher 111
Chapter
10
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
EXTERIOR CARE
IMPORTANT
Damage caused by improper or unapplied maintenance is not covered by your Newmar Limited
Warranty.
Washing your RV
The clear coat used on all painted Newmar RV’ s is a similar to the technology that used
by car manufacturers. It is baked in our “state of the art” bake booths which cures the
clear coat. The end result is a Masterpiece Finish™ which is the highest quality in the
industry. The same care needs to be performed and maintained on your RV exterior
surface as on your automobile.
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Make sure the RV’ s surface temperature is under 90˚ F, and is not in direct sunlight.
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Rinse the entire coach to remove all loose dirt and grime. Never hold a pressure washer close
to the surface. Use a fan type spray nozzle, making sure that the water coming out of the gun
has a fan and not a single straight stream.
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Most car stores offer mild car wash shampoos that are safe for clear coat finishes. We would
recommend using baby shampoo as it will not leave a film on the coach. Adding ½ of a cup
of food grade vinegar to the water will boost the cleaning ability of any cleaner and also
soften the water. This also helps to minimize water spots.
Do not use dish soap, detergents
with degreasing agents, or industrial cleaners as they can cause damage to the finish.
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Use 100% cotton or Lambswool pads or wash mitts for washing the painted surfaces of your
RV. Use a different mitt for washing the wheels and undercarriage. Please contact your
Newmar dealer to order these Newmar parts.
(
Lambswool pad : 018461; Backer Pad :
018461A; Lambswool mitt : 018464; Extension pole : 018463)
• Change water in your wash bucket often or place a “dirt guard” in bottom of the bucket to
keep the cleaning pad or wash mitt free of dirt and debris.
ABSOLUTELY NO BRUSHES SHOULD BE USED ON THE PAINTED
SURFACE. USE OF THESE ON YOUR RV’S PAINTED SURFACE WILL
CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE FINISH, AS IT WOULD AN AUTOMOBILE
FINISH. NEWMAR DOES NOT SUPPORT USING ANY STYLE, TYPE,
MATERIAL OF BRUSH EVEN THOUGH IT MAY BE MARKETED AS “RV
SAFE” OR “APPROVED.”
Damage caused by inappropriate or unapplied maintenance is not covered under
warranty as expressed in the Newmar Expressed Limited Written Warranty.