11-3
SECTION 11
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
Class A
PLASTIC PARTS - CLEANING
Many parts in your motorhome, such as the
dash, exterior light lenses, and certain exterior
body panels, are made of high-impact plastic
materials that can be damaged by wiping with
solvents or improper cleaning products.
Always try cleaning plastic parts with the
mildest cleaners first and work your way up to
stronger cleaning products. Use the following
cautionary lists as a guide when selecting
cleaning products to use on plastic parts.
Here is a list of mild cleaners that
may be
used safely
:
•
Car washing soap and water
•
Glass cleaners
without
ammonia
•
Mineral oil
•
Multipurpose cleaners (such as Fantastik
®
,
Formula 409
®
, etc.)
The following products, compounds or
solvents must be
wiped off immediately
to avoid
damage:
•
Ammonia
•
Brake fluid
•
Bathroom basin, tub and tile cleaners
•
Chlorine
•
Ethyl alcohol
•
Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol
•
Kerosene or gasoline
•
Naptha
•
‘Pine’ type household cleaners
Do not use cleaners containing the following
products, compounds or solvents. These products
will damage
the finish
•
Acetic acid
•
Acetone (nail polish remover)
•
Aromatic solvents (lacquer thinners)
•
Benzene
•
Butyl alcohol
HEADLIGHTS AND EXTERIOR
LIGHTS
Exterior Light Lenses
Most Winnebago Industries vehicles have
polycarbonate lenses on exterior lamps, which
are very sensitive to a variety of chemical
solvents and cleaners.
Use only soap and water to clean exterior
lamp lenses- especially headlights!
•
Contact with certain chemicals can cause
etching, ‘crazing’ or cracking of the lens,
which can significantly reduce the lens clarity
and effectiveness of the lamp and may require
replacement of the complete lamp housing.
•
Some popular citric acid cleaners may cause
bicarbonate lenses to become ‘hazy’ or
‘foggy.’
•
Do not use a pressure washer to clean
headlights.
•
Inspect and operate the lights regularly to
confirm proper operation and mounting
condition.
Headlight Moisture
Your coach is equipped with composite
headlights which contain replaceable halogen
‘bulb’ elements, common to most current
automobiles. This type of lamp assembly is not
sealed from the atmosphere and is designed with
a moisture venting system.
CAUTION
DO NOT use citrus based cleaners on
polycarbonate finishes.
Citric compounds will damage the high-
gloss surface causing it to appear dull or
‘flat’.
Always test a cleaning product on a
hidden area to be sure it will not cause
damage to the appearance of the part.
