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SECTION 11
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE
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MAINTE
NANCE/ST
O
RAGE
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Failure to follow recommendations will void
any paint warranty.
NOTE: This information is to make you aware of
a potential paint failure that could occur
when moisture is trapped between front
end masks and painted surfaces.
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
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Ethyl alcohol
•
Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol
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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
HOOD COWL PANEL
CLEANING
The black polycarbonate cowl panel requires
care when cleaning to maintain the high-gloss
finish. This panel is below the windshield as
shown in the following photo.
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.
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.
Cowl Panel
Use care when cleaning to
maintain high-gloss finish.