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Maintenance
Non-water soluble stains are usually oil-based.
Removal of this type of stain may require the use
of highly flammable or poisonous solvents. Refer
this type of service to an authorized American
Coach Dealer. Never use strong solvents or
abrasives to clean plastic surfaces.
How to Maintain, Care for,
and Repair the Finish on your
American Coach Motor Home
DuPont Axalta Chromax® provides superior
protection against the elements your
recreational vehicle will face throughout its
life. To make sure you maximize the benefits
of the DuPont Axalta Chromax®, use the
following guide to take care of your finish.
• Wash your vehicle often, especially
when exposed to salty, dusty, acidic or
alkaline environments.
• When washing your vehicle, use
commercially available car wash soaps
specifically designed for washing cars.
These soaps are non-abrasive and have
a neutral pH (non acidic or alkaline)
detergent. Do not use solvent based
solutions for washing large areas.
• During the first 30 days when the finish
is still fresh, clean the vehicle with water
rinse only. Pressure washers used when
paint is still fresh could affect the finish.
Avoid high pressure too close to areas that
have stone chips visible on fresh paint.
• Do not wash vehicle using extremely hot
water or while the surface is hot. (Do not
wash vehicle in the hot sun).
• Avoid washing with stiff bristles. Soft cloth
and felt brushes are recommended. Avoid
machine type automated washing systems.
• Do not allow spilled gasoline, anti-freeze,
hydraulic fluid, or windshield washer
fluid to stand on the paint – remove
immediately by rinsing with water.
• Do not wax for the first 60 days.
• Ice and snow should be brushed, not
scraped off.
• Have any paint nicks or scratches
repaired as soon as they occur to protect
against corrosion.
• Should your RV’s finish become damaged,
have it repaired as soon as possible.
Contact a reputable repair shop near you
and specify the DuPont Axalta Chromax®
used for the original finish (the color
formula will be located on the vehicle).
This will assure you the best possible
color match and the same durability and
appearance as when your vehicle was new.
• For the name of the nearest DuPont Repair
Facility call:
1-800-GET-DUPONT or
visit us on the web at:
www.performancecoatings.dupont.com
Exterior Graphics Care
The pressure sensitive graphics installed on the
exterior surfaces of your motor home require little
maintenance and should be treated similarly to a
painted surface. Here are some guidelines to help
you keep your exterior graphics looking like new.
1. Wash your graphics with any mild car wash
soap solution. Be sure to rinse thoroughly.
2. Keep high-pressure wash nozzles at least
1
1
⁄
2
feet from the edge of the graphics.
High pressure spray may cause the edge
of the graphic to lift and peel away from
the wall surface .
3. Test any cleaning solution on a small
section of the graphic before using the
cleaning solution on a larger surface.
4. Do not use any aromatic solvents such as
acetone, MEK, toluene, paint thinner, lacquer
thinner on your graphics. Any solvent of this
type may soften or smear colors.
5. Do not paint over the graphics with clear or
any other type of paint.
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