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- Polish & Protect your RV or Motorhome the right way & make it shine again & keep it that way.
It’s very common for all RV’s paint, fiberglass or the clear coat to get dull or have a “cloudy” look to them over time. RV's sit in the sun constantly, & the UV rays from the sun can really take it’s toll on any type of RV. If you take the steps that I show you in how we wash and detail our motorhome-in addition to doing periodical polishing & protection with RejeX-your RV, can always look practically new again.
Using the right equipment, materials & a little patience, any RVer can do this DIY job and save BIG MONEY by not out sourcing it to RV detailing person or company.
We polish our motorhome twice a year before applying RejeX as our final coat instead of using wax. But we have one area on our motorhome that I need to polish a little more each year. And that’s what I’m going to show you today. A step-by-step, how to, instructional, DIY, RV video on how to polish and protect your RV or motorhome and bring back the shine so it looks like new again.
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Hi Martin... another great video... i did purchase the items you listed thru your Amazon store.. question... in your video, you only show working on the upper part of the coach... do you use the same technique on the lower basement doors area? thanx.... don
thx Don,
No. The lower section of my RV where the basement doors are has a different finish and really keeps a nice finish by just washing and applying RejeX. Your RV may have a different finish than mine does down there. So if you have a problem with that area-then yes-same technique.
BTW Don....thank you so much for supporting us using my Amazon Store for everything you normally buy on Amazon. It means so much 💗
Joni - the camera work and the sound makes these videos even better! I appreciate the work you put into these stories with Martin. Thankyou.
Thank you so much, I much preferred being behind the camera 😁
Joni, you're a huge part of what made Martin's how-to videos so awesome. I sure miss him. I learned a LOT from him
Hi Martin. I have a little something to add, that might help others out there trying to get that luster back. Like the section you pointed out that needed more attention, I had that problem pretty much all over it 2018 Winnebago Vista; we're 2nd owner. Between your guidance, and that of the folks at Meguiar's who weighed in to help me overcome the issue of something that just kept appearing as I polished the coach. I constantly kept getting this marring like effect as I polished with the Meguiar's Ultimate Polish. So Meguiar's suggested using #67 Compound, crank up the RPMs on the MT300 to 4800 - 5800, and utilize mild to moderate pressure as needed. That did the trick. I've completed the passenger side, and the back of the coach using the #67, followed by the Ultimate Polish, then the Rejex. Turned out very well. One area I have to return to is behind the ladder. Didn't want to remove the ladder. Between worn out shoulders, wrestling with the sun, and rain, I just had to get it close to the rest of the coach, and get the Rejex on it. I'll just go back another day and finish trying to perfect it. Anyway, just wanted to share what helped me in conjunction to your methodology. Wife and I love the performance that Rejex provides, and appreciate your sharing and answering questions I had along the way. Thanks again. Would have posted some pics, but didn't know how or if it was possible. Good day to you and Joanie.
For everyone reading this, John & I have gone back and forth on FB to address what he was trying to accomplish. He would post pics on my FB page and explain the problem he was having. He had gone to my Amazon Store, bought the right equipment and I got to hand it to him, he was very persistent and got the job done. Now his RV has that luster and shine again an he's a happy camper.
Thank you John for that update. 👍
@@RVstreet You are most welcome and appreciated!!! Your patience with me was superb, as was your responsiveness. Thanks again Martin. Just can't say thanks enough for the great support. Have a wonderful weekend, wherever you are.
Martin your my go to RV Man.
Your channel is my #1 FAVORITE.
KEEP UP YOUR GREAT VIDEOS 👍
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP!
Thanks for all your how to videos it has showed me and a lot of other people how easy it is to take care of our coaches
Glad to help Keith.
Another great video, Martin. Your DIY tips are a wonderful source of inspiration.
Glad you like them!
Detailer’s helper belts are great when doing large vehicles. Used the same apron you have for a few years, than switched. Never looked back. Holds more items, and isn’t so hot in the summer. Have a 42’ fifth wheel, and the Va summers can be brutal. Great vids!
Great tips Martin.
Good to see that not only did it not hurt the vinyl stripes but appeared bring out the shine in them also.
Yep. 👍
I just got an estimate from a body shop on doing this to my 37-foot motor home and they said it would be anywhere from $4500 to $5000. It's not that hard to do yourself. Just *remember to keep the pad flat with the surface and keep moving, take it easy on any stickers and start out at a lower speed until you get used to the buffer.*
I would of done it for 800
Awesome job. Another great video Martin. I learned so much from watching your videos you're a great instructor.
Thank you so much
It’s Carlos from Victoria Tx. Merry Christmas to Y’all, hope all s going well for y’all, We have been praying for you Martin. God is great. I’m spending my day binge watching My RV street dys videos. Love and have learn so much from you. We have a 5th wheel yet plan on buying a used gas Rv and retire a year later. May God bless y’all with Health and happiness.
Nice job , did my clean and polish last week along with the installation of 800 watt of Renogy solar panels Fleetwood did a great job on the factory installation (pre wire) for solar we are now set. My dream girl retires Feb 2021 we plan on being away from our home base for Feb thru Nov 2021. Congratulations 🎉 on one million views now on to ONE MILLION SUBSCRIBERS I believe if any one can do it you folks can. Thank you for all of your timely tips and interesting adventures 🥂👍🇺🇸
That is awesome! 🔧
Hey Martin, BEAUTIFUL job. Love your channel.
Thanks Lee. 👍
Good one. Thanks for the detailed instructions. Very useful Martin and Joanne
I started on ours yesterday and finished one side when the rain ended it today.. This is the second time for the chore because the first time didn’t turn out like I had hoped. This time around using a better compound has made the outcome much better
So your RV has oxidation?
@@RVstreet it does. On a stay at the beach I contacted the mobile detail guy that works the campground and wanted a wash and wax. He came out, used a wash that stripped all the wax off and then wanted $2,000 to compound and polish. I declined that proposal and attempted to do it myself. I used the compound that he suggested which was mequiars 49, it didn’t work out.. So this go round I’m using 3M heavy duty compound and mequiars flagship polish. It looks like new again.
Throughout this I’ve been using a dual action buffer which is a must and have learned a few things. 1st is get a good cutting pad, 2nd is to clean the pad and 3rd is have good detailing towels. I got everything from Chemical Guys.. the cutting pads, they have a spray cleaner for the pads which works very well and they have quality towels..
Our 5er is 36’, going down one side I cleaned the pad 5 times to get the oxidation build up off.. When polishing with the white polish pad I cleaned it 3 times. Used 4 clean towels, 2 for compounding, 2 for polishing..
Gracie is looking good! George on the other hand has his first (and hopefully his last) Missouri snow on him 😪😪😪 I’m glad you told us that you had a beautiful 75 degree day down in RGV...shows that you are appreciating your nice weather at your home base! 21 degrees here this morning as Sir Lloyd Benson and I scraped ice and snow off of the Lincoln that we neglected to park in the garage before the winter storm hit 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ Give each other a hug from us!
Thanks Marsha.
Martin, all your videos are great, but what would be nice is if you could make one on the best times of the year to visit and enjoy some of the best sights in the States to visit in an RV , For example when and how do you choose and pick the best times to visit the areas you travel to? Now I know this is different than what you usually do but a guy like you I can tell has the intelligence and tenacity to get it done anyway’s that is what would help me out.
Thank you
Hi Martin! As with the previous comments, this is another really awesome video! Thank you to you and Joanie for taking the time to make it!
A few questions--
1) if you were starting to detail your rig for the very first time, would you polish the whole thing, then rejex it? Or reserve the polishing only for the specific sections that need it?
2) Is your pad backing plate a 5 inch or 6 inch version (when you click your link, it has several options to choose from.
3) for your pads, when you click your link, it offers the Griots pads (red). You can't get a 3 pack, but there are singular and double options. In the video description, it calls them 6.5inch pads. But on the amazon, it shows them as 6 inch pads. I assume it really doesn't matter. There are also other links on the amazon page for 6.5inch options, but they are not Griots.
Safe travels! It is finally somewhat warm in Ouray. I'm ordering you recommended detail items this week! I have to get them now as the Ouray 4th of July parade is coming up.....and my red tow vehicle needs to look perdy!
1) It depends. My rig when I bought it needed full compounding 1st. Had bad oxidation. Took 3 weeks to do that. Then polished, then applied RejeX. That area I showed in the video that has some cloudiness, if I stay with it often I don't have to polish it again. Now....if there's no oxidation then yes, I would polish the whole rig so I would have a good baseline to start with. Then apply RejeX. Going forward from there, I would wash it good twice a year and apply RejeX twice a year. The key is to NOT let the RV go to long and lose the shine so you have to polish again.
2) I use 5" plate with 6" pads
3) Sorry I should of made that description better on my Amazon page and updated it better in the description text of the video. I'm glad you made me look at that again. I'm usually really good about keeping all that info current and consistent. So thank you.
I just made those updates.
So....I use the 6" red pads (2 pack or more you'll need plenty) for heavy polishing or applying RejeX. But I have found that the yellow pads are softer and better for regular polishing and for applying RejeX. I carry plenty of both so matter what I run into I have what I need. My micro-fiber cloths also are fantastic. There are the best bar none. for that final wipe down.
BTW...when you use my Amazon Store, be sure to check out within 24hrs. AFTER you put items in the cart or I won't get credit.
Thank you so much for being such an awesome fan and keeping me on my toes 💕🙏 👏
@@RVstreet Ok...thank you very much, Martin! I just placed an order for detailing stuff off of your page; well, all but the orbit polisher. I'll do that tonight or tomorrow. I hope Joanie and you are having an awesome start to your summer!
Purchased several of your recommended items via your links - thank you as always for the great video's and how-to's.
Thank you so much David for supporting our channel. It means a lot. 🔧👍
Love your trees in the background... They are my fav! :) Great videos btw :) keep up the good work! TY for the good info, very informative.
Great video again Martin 👏
Really looks awesome! Nice job.Thanks for all the detailed information. I will try this technique on my rig this fall! Thanks for sharing...
Just wanted to say thanks for the inspiration in bringing the shine back. Your videos are the best.
I was encouraged to try my hand at polishing our Grand Design Imagine, that going on 4 years old, and its coming out beutifully. I have subsribed and will be using the Rejex from your links.
Great video , motorhome new to us is oxidized bad so it's nice to know there is hope to bring shine back. Thank you
Absolutely there's hope. 👍
Thanks again.
Another great video.
Timely for us also as I’m planning to tackle this exact task this winter ( somewhere in Arizona of course ) instead of paying someone.
Yep, not only save money-which we luv to do-but you'll know it's done right. 👍
Thank you! We have a 2008 Freedom Express and have learned quite a bit from you! Thanks again! Now that we are retired teachers, we have the time to clean, remodel and travel!
Now that you're retired teachers and have time to clean....does this mean that you used to be dirty teachers before? Sorry, I couldn't resist 😝 💗
You'll find out pretty quickly, I'm a witty type of guy 😜
Have a fun time remodeling and finally travel to all the places you've wanted to go to.
Look forward to more of your comments.
Great Job! Gives me hope for my rig. Enjoy your time in the RGV!
thx Omar. You can do this. 😜
thanks Bud. newbie and gung ho to shine the baby up. videos always helpful. wish you were my neighbor. I would go on a upgrade modification marathon with your advice.
I say you should do that upgrade modification marathon anyway. You can do it👍
Happy holidays everyone on this TH-cam channel 👍
Great video. I have the same thing going on with my fifth wheel. When spring arrives I will do exactly do what you did in your video. Wish we could be on the RGV but with the COVID my wife doesn’t feel comfortable coming down this year.
As always great content. Just waiting for alittle warmer temps so I can get back out there. 35 -40 degrees not working for me at the moment. Been using alot of your tips and tricks to get my coach in shape. Thanks Martin and happy holidays to you and your family.
Ya, that's still a little cold.
Just ran across your page tonight. Thank you for the showing me all of how To😊
You are a good teacher! Thanks!
If you let the polish dry, it wont come off. The solution is to use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe it off. Then dry with another dry cloth.
Hi great video and I’m gonna fallow your instructions I have a 23 yr old HR and it needs to be polished polished. Could you spell the products I had a hard time hearing what products you used for the compound to remove the oxidation and the either reject or rejet I couldn’t tell thank you
Been using your methods for a year or so. Please advise as to how you clean the pads after using Rejects.
Thanks for your channel.
I throw them in the washing machine with my rags and then air dry in the sun.
Great teacher. Thank you for all the details and tips. Subscribed and will be checking out the store.
Thank you. My Groit's G9 6" random orbital polisher weighs 5.25 lbs. with the backing plate.
WHAT? Not using a Binford polisher?? LOL Need more POWER! Good video - as always sir...
Very helpful and educational video THANKS! Joe
Glad it was helpful!
You are the best ! keep up the good works..
Tks 4 polishing tips
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Rejex says it would last less if you apply it on polish. That is once the polish breaks down, it will take Rejex with it. Ideal application would be, IMO, to buff with an abrasive compound, clean and then Rejex, if done for the first time. Then on, just clean and apply Rejex.
Thank you for your input
Rejex says do not apply over WAX, not polish. Polish is a process, not a coating. Polishing restores the finish; it does not remain on the surface.
@@michaelcain1870that is exactly what I thought / meant, to the extent that when I first read it (in email notification) I thought I wrote it :)
Thanks for your useful videos
You've got a voice for radio.
Watched your other cleaning videos awesome! Thank you so much for detailed explanations- I bought most of the stuff you recommended- Is it okay to go over decals with this stuff?
Yes it is. And thank you for supporting our channel Donna. 💗
I was using wool pads and dealing with the fuzz and static. I'm getting more foam pads for next round.
Yep that is certainly one draw back from wool pads.
very helpful. Thanks.
Beautiful
Question for you Martin..?
I have to paint my decal on my Mirada 32 Fts.. Do I have to paint as yo do in a previous video and doing the polishing after that ( I’m afraid the paint will change or blur)
Louis
Thank’s for your great support for RV newbie’s
You can polish after with no problem
How much do they charge for a job like this? looks very good. good job
My old coach has oxidation so I will be trying the polish and rejex. Thanks. Havagudun Bud.
You didn't mention this but please remember, if your RV has oxidation you have to compound that off first. THEN...polish and protect.
@@RVstreet Thanks. That is what I really meant to do. I thought maybe that MaguiresThenoxi ix compound would work well. The oxi is fairly bad on this 96 Dutch Star but I believe it will come bak well.
Hi Martin I love your channel and I subscribe. I have a question regarding your sunscreens for the front windshield and the two front side windows. Where did you order those? I have a 2004 Fleetwood Pace Arrow that I remodeled and I love the ones I see in your videos. Thank you and best regards
RVSUNSCREENCO.com
You have to schedule a time that they will come to your location. There all custom made for each coach. They service different regions at a time
Don't forget to check out my PLAYLIST page if you haven't already: th-cam.com/users/RVstreetplaylists
Thanks for subbing Jerry 🙏
Hey Martin great video , if the ultimate polish isn't available would another McGuir's polish work?
Well, I don't have any experience with their other polishes so I can't comment. I love the texture and creaminess of my Meguiar's Ultimate Polish. I have never seen it unavailable. It's in my Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
@@RVstreet thanks Martin, I just wanted to know I will order the one you use thanks 🙏🤗 again
Excellent video, very helpful. I do have one question though. I noticed that your coach has graphics, are they stickers? if so do you have any issues with the polisher damaging the graphics since they are technically a raised edge?
Not stickers, vinyl graphics and nope, no problem polishing right over them.
Awesome video. Question: What is the difference between what you are doing and using ceramic polish?
I've heard of ceramic coating products but not ceramic polish.
Martin, great video! Do you recommend anything for the roof?
We a 45’ DP coach. Like yours it has been neglected. It’s all paint, no decals. But bc of the size I was considering a 10” buffer/pad. Seems like doing 45’ six inches at a time would be a KILLER!!! Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks in advance!
What makes this job a possible killer is using the wrong polisher that weighs to much. Weight is a big deal bc it can wear your arms out. It also HAS TO BE a DA polisher.
I've never seen 10" polishing pads for a DA polisher like I use but having that big of a pad I would think it would be hard to control and get even passes. To much flexing on the edge of the pad.
Another thing that will really make this job easier is having a rolling scaffold. Rent or or buy one and do the whole upper part of the coach first. Then everything else is done at ground level.
Since you have full body paint-and apparently no oxidation-polishing shouldn't be that big of a deal. Just patience and time. There are no short cuts.
Once polishing is done be sure to protect it. I use RejeX. Then after that wash it good and RejeX it again every 6 months or so.
Hope this helps 😎
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I think my 05 Tioga might be too far gone. Like under kitchen vent where water was always running down looks really dull. I’m thinking gel coat wore off 😢
No I doubt it. When it gets that dull like that, it's called oxidation and it needs to be compounded.
Removing oxidation
Here's what I tell folks. I get this question a lot about the DULL look and has lost it's luster. It's called oxidation. Once oxidation has been removed, then you polish, then you apply RejeX for the final protective coat.
*Here's the process and a few tips I tell people to do to remove oxidation*
The light weight Meguirs MT300 Dual Action-5.4lbs. is an awesome machine. Be sure to buy the back plate too. It's sold separately. It's the exact unit I used to remove the oxidation that my coach had when I first bought it in 2016. Having the right polisher is important. My coach at the time had heavy oxidation on the drivers side and back with light to medium oxidation on the other areas. My large slide on the drivers side was the worse so I had to use the wool pad and diamond cut compound on that area. I didn't have a YT Channel at the time, so I don't have a video on it. But I wish I did. I've actually been looking for an RV that has some oxidation so I can do a video on the process in a camp ground. But I haven't had any owners willing to cooperate with me. But I use the MT300 for everything to keep our RV maintained. If you have oxidation, once oxidation is removed, don't ever let it oxidize again. That way you won't have to go thru this process again.
If need be like you saw in my polishing video, if an area needs a little polishing, polish it then apply RejeX. My secret to keeping it maintained and shiny is using RejeX for my final coat because RejeX blocks the UV rays from the sun and that's what causes oxidation.
For compounding start small first. Like on the back. That will give you an area to get into the rhythm. I used a 12' rolling scaffold so I could stand up straight and do the top half of the coach. The bottom half is much easier to do than the top. Compounding to remove oxidation takes time. As you compound, the pads will load up with material from the RV, so you have to constantly remove it, by keeping them clean. You wash them out with water with them still on the polisher in-warm water is best-in my Grid Guard bucket- in my Amazon Store. If you have heavy oxidation, you'll probably have to use the wool pad and the diamond cut compound, otherwise use the other compound material in the blue bottle in my store and my red pads. Once oxidation is off, THEN come back and polish with my Meguiar's Ultimate Polish also with the red pads. It probably will take 2 or 3 passes to restore the shine. Don't do it in the sun. An overcast sky or inside under cover is the best to polish and apply RejeX-or wax if you prefer that instead-as your final coat. Again, keep your pads clean *AND DRY* when applying polish, keep wiping off the polish off the RV each time you make a pass with my microfiber cloths. Do small areas at a time. It's also better and goes faster if you have several pads. Just be patient, be methodical and it'll come out nice. You can do this 👍
Everything I use is in my Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
The stuff you’ll need is in the "Compound, Polish, Finish Coat" category. Above each product is a text bubble where I describe what each product is and what I use it for.
Here's a link to one of my PLAYLISTS that covers other aspects of how I take care of the outside of my coach. These will be helpful to you also. Especially the first 3 videos:
th-cam.com/users/playlist...
Hope this helps 👍
Here's another reply to removing oxidation
The chalkiness your speaking of is called oxidation. Before you can ever get the shine back on any vehicle or RV the oxidation has to be removed first and *that requires compounding*. I had severe oxidation on our coach when I first bought it in 2016. The previous owner didn't take of it either. It took me 3 weeks-working off and on-to fully remove all the oxidation, heavily polished it, then added the final protective coat of RejeX. Some people still like using wax but I have switched to Rejex because it blocks the UV rays better-the suns UV rays is what causes oxidation-it saves the graphics better too and still achieves a nice shine. I didn't have a YT Channel back then so I don't have a video this process. I wish I did. I've actually been looking for an RV that has some oxidation so I can do a video on the process in a camp ground. But I haven't had any owners willing to cooperate with me.
It's basically the same process as the video you watched when I demonstrated how I polish the RV except you use a compound material to remove the oxidation.
I used the Meguirs MT300 polisher for everything. It's only 5.4lbs so it's much easier on the arms. Be sure to buy the backing plate too. It's sold separately. It's the exact unit I used to remove the oxidation on our coach had when I first bought it in 2016 and still use it today.
Hope this helps. 👍
Awesome!
MommaFaye 🌺
Hi Martin, LOVE your channel. We're newbies since June and you have taught us so much!! Our coach is 16 years old and in great shape, low mileage. The one weakness is oxidized white, about 75% of the rig. Had not been cleaned in too long a time but, otherwise in decent shape. Will your recommended products and methods restore the shine to a seriously oxidized white coach surface, and do you think it would last with proper maintenance?
Frank and Martha Nabuurs, Charlottetown Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Hi Frank,
The light weight Meguirs MT300 Dual Action-5.4lbs. It's an awesome machine. Be sure to buy the back plate too. It's sold separately. It is the exact unit I used to remove the oxidation that our coach had when I first bought it in 2016. Having the right polisher is important. My coach at the time had heavy oxidation on the drivers side and back with light to medium oxidation on the other areas. My large slide on the drivers side was the worse so I had to use the wool pad and diamond cut compound on that area. I didn't have a YT Channel at the time, so I don't have a video on it. But I wish I did. I've actually been looking for an RV that has some oxidation so I can do a video on the process in a camp ground. But I haven't had any owners willing to cooperate with me. But I use the MT300 for everything to keep it maintained and yes, it will last as long as you keep it up every year. Don't ever let it oxidize again. If need be like you saw in the video, if an area needs a little polishing, polish it then apply RejeX. My secret to keeping it maintained and shiny is using RejeX for my final coat because RejeX blocks the UV rays from the sun and that's what causes oxidation.
Start small first. Like on the back. That will give you an area to get into the rhythm. I used a 12' rolling scaffold so I could stand up straight and do the top half of the coach. The bottom half is much easier to do than the top. Compounding to remove oxidation takes time. As you compound, the pads will load up with material, you have to constantly remove it, by keeping them clean by washing them out with water-warm water is best-in a bucket and a small hand held brush. Wring them out, put them back on the MT300 and continue. Since you have heavy oxidation, you'll probably have to use the wool pad and the diamond cut compound, otherwise use the other compound material in the blue bottle in my store and my red pads. Once oxidation is off, THEN polish with my Meguiar's Ultimate Polish also with the red pads. It probably will take 2 or 3 passes to restore the shine. Don't do it in the sun. An overcast sky or inside under cover is the best to polish and apply RejeX-or wax if you prefer that instead-as your final coat. Again, keep your pads clean *AND DRY* when applying polish, keep wiping off the polish off the RV each time you make a pass with a microfiber cloth. Do small areas at a time. It's also better and goes faster if you have several pads. Just be patient, be methodical and it'll come out nice. You can do this 👍
Everything I use is in my Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
The stuff you’ll need is in the "Compound, Polish, Finish Coat" category. Above each product is a text bubble where I describe what each product is and what I use it for.
Here's a link to one of my PLAYLISTS that covers other aspects of how I take care of the outside of our coach. These will be helpful to you also. Especially the first 3 videos: th-cam.com/play/PLkQXtMp9xodSqUtTPMkSjVRGmSQkz4XJz.html
Hope this helps 👍
@@RVstreet thanks so much for the extensive answer. Not sure if I will do this yet this fall or tackle in the spring. If you care to use our rig as a guineapig maybe we can connect somehow, it's a short drive!😉 Some pretty here in the summer! Thanks again for the speedy reply, really appreciate what you do! Cheers from Canada.
We just bought a 2005 Pace arrow 37c. Lots of decals. Pretty good condition but want to keep them that way. Some people say put the 303 on the decals. What do you recommend?
303 is an excellent product and also Rejex works well
Can you polish over your decals and use the rejects over the decals or is your coach painted?
Yes, you can polish over the decals followed you Rejex. We have decals on our coach too
Awesome!
My wife and I recently inherited a 1996 national RV chevy dolphin 535... It has always been my dream to own a class a coach.. Your videos have been extremely helpful .... Trying to find anything about pre 2000s coaches is almost impossible .. Does anyone have suggestions on a youtube channel devoted to older n
Motorhomes
They are no devoted YT channels that specialize in older Class A's to my knowledge because, caring for and servicing a pre 2000 Class A is going to be the same for any Class A. Same maintenance items and schedules, same outside care, same safety items, pretty much the same features and equipment etc. The only thing different you'll run into is when getting into possible chassis related repairs/replacement parts, those parts will possibly be a little different than newer Class A's. But that problem is easily solved with a little research. The first thing I'd do is get online and get *ALL YOUR MANUALS, WIRING & PLUMBING DIAGRAMS* while you still can. Don't wait till you need them to find them or need them.
Since you're new at RVing, I highly recommend you watch these videos in my "RV Newbies Basic Training & Boot Camp Series" PLAYLIST. It will keep you from going to the school of hard knocks:
th-cam.com/play/PLkQXtMp9xodR-PDUkTg936iZAeMuOqwnj.html
Also if you're interested, here's a link to all my PLAYLISTS that will teach you many things you need to know. *You don't know what you don't know* th-cam.com/users/RVstreetplaylists
Implementing these things will insure that your RV experience will be a good one. 👍
Hey Martin Love your page do you have any videos on compounding?
No not yet but if you'll go back to that video and read the comments you'll find a wealth of info that I shared with others about compounding. th-cam.com/video/ewXghIetIw4/w-d-xo.html
Hi there, I have a problem with our trailer showing a discoloration on our decals, a gray film that does not want to come off. I am the original owner of this 2018 trailer, this is the first time this has happened to me. I clean and wax the trailer once a year. Can you help me?
I am sorry to say Martin has passed away and I am unable to answer your question. So sorry.
Does this work on painted RVs
Martin, thanks so much for these videos. We have a 2016 Thor Hurricane that sits in the CA sun. The exterior is very cloudy and I have bought the products, including the compound but not sure what the definition of heavy oxidation is and if I need to ise the wool pads and compound or just the polish. Started on one of the doors with the compound and multiple passes of the polish, cleaning the pads frequently and wiping off the polish immediately. The finish is shiny but still cloudy. What are we doing wrong?
It's hard to say what's going on without actually seeing it and watching what's going on during these different stages. You washed the RV first right? Are you doing all this in the shade? Are your polishing pads clean? After you polished did you follow up with RejeX as the final coat? Many times after applying a thin coat of RejeX, waiting 10 minutes then removing is the final touch to smooth everything out.
yep I sure will not in a hurry. where and what service did you do. I am retired Navy
Army. 🇺🇸 🙏
Thanks for getting back to me, I will order those items from you. Question can I get the buffer on eBay or u sell it as well
I sell the buffer and everything else on my Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
Thanks so much for choosing to support Joanie & I. 💗
great video. Question... If I have black streaks, should i take them off before?
Yes
@@RVstreet Thank you !! Those things are tough to get out!!
Hello Martin. Thank you for this video. Def helpful in bring the gel coat back to life in my travel trailer. On your advice, I’m going to give Rejex a try. You mentioned 2 applications a year will protect from the uv rays. Do you recommend 2 back to back applications at the same detailing or is one sufficient with another in 6 months?
Thanks
Once the RV is washed really good with my soap that will NOT remove prior coats of RejeX, and it's polished to a nice shine the first time, one coat of RejeX every 6 months should do it. Thereafter-if you stay with it-wash it good every 6 months and then apply RejeX. The key is to NOT let the RV go to long where you lose the shine. If you do, then you have to polish it again then apply RejeX as your final coat.
If you're interested, I have all these products in my Amazon Store in the "Washing, Detailing, Outside Care" category: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
@@RVstreet thanks for the quick reply. I will def check out your store.
Have you tried the Aero Cosmetics Wax ALL Hybrid Multi-Polymer Ceramic Wax? They say it can last up to a year to protect your RV. I would like to know if it really works like they say. Thank you for your informative and educational videos.
I have not.
But when they say *"it can last up to a year to protect your RV".....protect from what?*
RejeX specifically protects against damaging UV rays which destroys RV's AND also makes it shine.
Thanks for the info. Great video. I will be watching a lot as am new to RV ownership.
Question- I have a partial body paint Coach. Are these products used on both gel coat and painted surface?
Thanks
Yes. 👍
@@RVstreet Thank You!
Thank you for your comments and tips for using rejex. We have a 2019 Winnebago mini with red gel coat. It was getting cloudy, looked sorta pink, burnt orange on one side that gets full sun. I used a light to medium meguires compound to remove oxidation or cloudiness. I applied rejex as last step. Unbelievable difference. It is now as colorful and has a depth of shine I did not believe possible. I had always kept it waxed and clean but it slowly clouded over time. Thank you for all your videos and how to instructions. Very addictive channel.
How do you get to your store ? No link?
Here's my store Yolis: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
But, since your having trouble finding links DOWN THERE watch this video I did. It will really help you:
th-cam.com/video/bprAsHO7-F8/w-d-xo.html
AND....thank you so much for supporting us for using my Amazon Store. I can't thank you enough 💕
What brand are the pads you are using?
They are in my Amazon Store in the "Compound, Polish, Finish Coat" category
Click the info tab on each product to see what I use each pad for
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what do you use to clean and protect rubber that is around the windows on the outside?
Hi Denise,
I use RejeX over those window areas when I put on my final protective coat on the RV.
Here's a link to a video I did about taking care of ALL rubber stuff on your RV.
th-cam.com/video/F5YSBrmuTCA/w-d-xo.html
I've seen you comment a couple of times lately on other videos.
Have you checked out my PLAYLIST page yet? th-cam.com/users/RVstreetplaylists
thx so much for watching and I appreciate your questions. 💗
Hi M & J, what type of roof do you have on your RV, we have a fiberglass on ours and was thinking of putting a sealant on it like Jacks or Henry's. What do you think since you are full time and we are not. Thanks, Phil
I have a fiberglass roof and I have a full video coming out in late March that covers everything I did including the sealant I used. I highly encourage you to watch it first. 👍
Martin....I'm going to switch to REJex instead of wax...should I use a cleaner to remove the old wax before switching?
Thanks,
Tom T.
Should you use a cleaner....NO.
What you can do is, the next time you wash the rig use a soap that will strip off the old wax. Like Dawn. Mix it with warm water in your soap canon or a bucket, or however you wash your rig. I love my soap canon and power washer. But, in any case, wash it good. Here's how I wash mine:
th-cam.com/video/7KmgneT3HPs/w-d-xo.html
Get the RV where your starting from scratch. Don't wash it in the sun. Make sure you dry the rig with towels as you go along to prevent water spots. Once washed and dried, then apply a THIN coat of RejeX with my yellow pads-sparingly-with my variable speed polisher set on "LOW" then let it sit for about 10 minutes then come back with my professional micro-fiber towels and do a final wipe down. You basically do about a 8' to 10' section at a time. Once completed the RejeX will have a nice thin coating protective film all over the RV. It will shine like crazy AND protect it from the UV rays from the sun.
From this point forward, use the soap I USE to wash the rig that WON'T strip off previous layers of RejeX and apply RejeX twice a year if outside all the time. If covered for half the year, then once a year.
Everything is in my Amazon Store in the "Washing, Detailing, Outside Care" category.
www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
Thanks for your question Thomas and watching our channel 👍
Is the lightweight polisher you use suitable for removing heavier oxidation? Do you have a video on that process?
Yes the light weight Meguirs MT300-5.4lbs.-it is the exact unit I used to remove the oxidation on our coach had when I first bought it in 2016. I didn't have a YT Channel at the time so no, I don't have a video on it. But I wish I did. I've actually been looking for an RV that has some oxidation so I can do a video on the process in a camp ground. But I haven't had any owners willing to cooperate with me. I use the MT300 for everything. It's an awesome machine. Be sure to buy the back plate too. It's sold separately.
Start small first. Like on the back. That will give you an area to get into the rhythm. Compounding to remove oxidation takes time. As you compound the pads will load up with material, so as you remove it constantly by keeping cleaning them. If you have heavy oxidation, you'll have to use the wool pad and the diamond cut compound, otherwise use the other material and my red pads. Once oxidation is off, then polish. It probably will take 2 or 3 passes to restore the shine. Don't do it in the sun. An overcast sky is the best to polish and apply RejeX as your final coat. Again keep your pads clean, keep wiping off the polish off the RV each time you make a pass. Do small areas at a time. It's also better and goes faster if you have several pads. Just be patient, be methodical and it'll come out nice. You can do this.
Everything I use is in my Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
The stuff you're inquiring about is in the "Compound, Polish, Finish Coat" category. Above each product is a text bubble where I describe what each product is and what I use it for.
Here's a link to one of my PLAYLISTS that covers other aspects of how I take care of the outside of our coach. These will be helpful to you also. Especially the first 3 videos: th-cam.com/play/PLkQXtMp9xodSqUtTPMkSjVRGmSQkz4XJz.html
Hope this helps. 👍
@@RVstreet Thank you for the help. The unit I bought is only 18 months old but it’s been sitting out in AZ and is just starting to oxidize on the upper half. I want it to sparkle. Can’t imagine someone wouldn’t let you clean up their rig😁
@@RVstreet ok, from your Amazon, I’ve basketed up the buffer, 5” backing plate, 5” red foam, polish, reject. Th wool pad listed is 8” so doubt if that is correct for MT300. Also, there is an oxidizer remover 49 and two other compounds listed. What wool pads and compound do I need to remove moderate oxidation and prepare it for the polishing?
Does Rejex work on metal skinned RVs?
Perhaps this will answer your question:
rejex.com/rejex-frequently-asked-questions/
The paint on my horse trailer keeps coming off when I wash it, and i use the basic dish soap. How do I stop that? And I have a lot of aluminum skin on it, how do i clean and polish that?
First off stop using dish soap. Your trailer should be washed, polished and protected like you would any other vehicle to keep it looking good. As far as how you would polish your particular aluminum skin, I'm nt exactly sure without actually seeing it. Ask other trailer owners that have a nice shiny trailer like yours and ask them what they use. It's hard for me to advise on this without looking at it. Sorry.
is your clear coat still good before you polish and wax?
yes it is 👍
Hi Martin,
We just bought a very heavy oxidation Motorhome.
The previous owner was getting to old to take care of the outside and it sat outside in the sun. We see no shine, other on the compartment doors they are painted. Is there anything you would suggest for heavy oxidation. Thank You! Julie
Julie, here's what I tell folks.
Removing oxidation
I get this question a lot about the DULL look and has lost it's luster. It's called oxidation. Once oxidation has been removed, then you polish, then you apply RejeX for the final protective coat.
*Here's the process and a few tips I tell people to do to remove oxidation*
The light weight Meguirs MT300 Dual Action-5.4lbs. is an awesome machine. Be sure to buy the back plate too. It's sold separately. It's the exact unit I used to remove the oxidation that my coach had when I first bought it in 2016. Having the right polisher is important. My coach at the time had heavy oxidation on the drivers side and back with light to medium oxidation on the other areas. My large slide on the drivers side was the worse so I had to use the wool pad and diamond cut compound on that area. I didn't have a YT Channel at the time, so I don't have a video on it. But I wish I did. I've actually been looking for an RV that has some oxidation so I can do a video on the process in a camp ground. But I haven't had any owners willing to cooperate with me. But I use the MT300 for everything to keep our RV maintained. If you have oxidation, once oxidation is removed, don't ever let it oxidize again. That way you won't have to go thru this process again.
If need be like you saw in my polishing video, if an area needs a little polishing, polish it then apply RejeX. My secret to keeping it maintained and shiny is using RejeX for my final coat because RejeX blocks the UV rays from the sun and that's what causes oxidation.
For compounding start small first. Like on the back. That will give you an area to get into the rhythm. I used a 12' rolling scaffold so I could stand up straight and do the top half of the coach. The bottom half is much easier to do than the top. Compounding to remove oxidation takes time. As you compound, the pads will load up with material from the RV, so you have to constantly remove it, by keeping them clean. You wash them out with water with them still on the polisher in-warm water is best-in my Grid Guard bucket- in my Amazon Store. If you have heavy oxidation, you'll probably have to use the wool pad and the diamond cut compound, otherwise use the other compound material in the blue bottle in my store and my red pads. Once oxidation is off, THEN come back and polish with my Meguiar's Ultimate Polish also with the red pads. It probably will take 2 or 3 passes to restore the shine. Don't do it in the sun. An overcast sky or inside under cover is the best to polish and apply RejeX-or wax if you prefer that instead-as your final coat. Again, keep your pads clean *AND DRY* when applying polish, keep wiping off the polish off the RV each time you make a pass with my microfiber cloths. Do small areas at a time. It's also better and goes faster if you have several pads. Just be patient, be methodical and it'll come out nice. You can do this 👍
Everything I use is in my Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
The stuff you’ll need is in the "Compound, Polish, Finish Coat" category. Above each product is a text bubble where I describe what each product is and what I use it for.
Here's a link to one of my PLAYLISTS that covers other aspects of how I take care of the outside of my coach. These will be helpful to you also. Especially the first 3 videos:
th-cam.com/users/playlist...
Hope this helps 👍
Here's another reply to removing oxidation
The chalkiness your speaking of is called oxidation. Before you can ever get the shine back on any vehicle or RV the oxidation has to be removed first and *that requires compounding*. I had severe oxidation on our coach when I first bought it in 2016. The previous owner didn't take of it either. It took me 3 weeks-working off and on-to fully remove all the oxidation, heavily polished it, then added the final protective coat of RejeX. Some people still like using wax but I have switched to Rejex because it blocks the UV rays better-the suns UV rays is what causes oxidation-it saves the graphics better too and still achieves a nice shine. I didn't have a YT Channel back then so I don't have a video this process. I wish I did. I've actually been looking for an RV that has some oxidation so I can do a video on the process in a camp ground. But I haven't had any owners willing to cooperate with me.
It's basically the same process as the video you watched when I demonstrated how I polish the RV except you use a compound material to remove the oxidation.
I used the Meguirs MT300 polisher for everything. It's only 5.4lbs so it's much easier on the arms. Be sure to buy the backing plate too. It's sold separately. It's the exact unit I used to remove the oxidation on our coach had when I first bought it in 2016 and still use it today.
Hope this helps. 👍
Would you suggest those same steps on a six month old 5th wheel or something different as it is new?
If it's full body paint (FBP) no. Most RV manufacturers recommend at least 1 year before you do any polishing or waxing to a coach that has full body paint. It needs that long to fully cure before you go additionally sealing and protecting it with wax or RejeX etc. But I have seen very few FBP 5vers out there. So with that being said, if it's not FBP then absolutely. If you start to take care of it now, and protect it now, you''ll be saving yourself a lot of grief later on. Once an RV starts to fade, get dull or oxidize your work load just doubled.
GREAT VIDEO!! how do I get to the link for the Amazon account? I need to purchase buffer, polish and pads. ty
Thank you Jason for wanting to support Joanie & I 💗
For future reference under every video-in the description text-there's always a lot of extra goodies there including my Amazon Store link. But for now here's the link: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
BTW...if you don't know how to find the description text area under YT videos watch this video:
th-cam.com/video/bprAsHO7-F8/w-d-xo.html
What is the best pad and product to use with the MT300 to remove oxidation before following this procedure?
Thanks Terry for your question 🔧 👍
My red pads for light oxidation and wool pads for heavy oxidation. In my Amazon Store under the "Compound, Polish, Finish Coat" category, I have a text bubble above each product that explains what product and pad I use for different applications. You can't go wrong with these recommendations. JIC....you didn't see it in my description text, if you order my MT300 you also need to order the backing plate because that does not come with the polisher. I use the 5" backing plate, not the 6" plate.
www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
@@RVstreet Thanks, everything ordered
@@terrymccafferty Thank you Terry so much for supporting us using our Amazon Store. Take your time and be methodical. When I did my RV when we first got it, it was oxidized pretty bad. Especially the drivers side. The total process of removing all the oxidation, polishing and protection took me 3 weeks, working on it mostly in the afternoon and evenings in a covered storage area. I bought a rolling scaffold with locking wheels to do all the upper part of the RV. That made that part so much easier by being able to stand straight and work those areas.
One last thing that will help. As you remove oxidation the pads will load up with removed material so you'll have to continually wash them out. Have a 5 gallon bucket of water and a small brush up on scaffold with you to do this as you move along.
Good luck and let me know how everything came out when you're finished. 👍
How often do you use polish? If your coach is shining do you use polish or just rejex? I have put 3 coats of rejex and i love it do i need to polish it also?
Like I said in the video, I polish the entire coach once a year and that back panel twice a year because it needs more attention. Every once in awhile, I may see some spots or some streaking from the roof or what have you that I need to touch up with a little polishing. thx Steve 👍
@@RVstreet Thank you!!! You videos are very help full. I have learned a lot. I tell a lot of people about your channel glad its doing well.
Serious question. I have rejex on my TT. Say you take a trip and hit some rain, would you still be comfortable only using the waterless wash? I have trouble knowing when to full blown soap and water or just use the waterless deal. Thanks
If I get caught in serious rain you know what happens right? The RV is trashed. So I do a thorough wash. Takes me about about 2-3hrs. BUT....if it's not serious rain and fully trashed and filthy, then I'll do a wash wax all waterless wash.
Hey! I wanted to order this exact set up but in your links, you have a 5 inch backing plate and 6.5 inch pads, is that okay? or should I go for the 6 inch backing plate? Thanks!
6.5" pads with the 5" plate is fine and that's what I use. So ya, it's okay. I'm glad you brought this up. Others may have the same question so I clarified this information in my link description. Thanks for supporting our channel SM. 👍
Hello! I looked to buy the Meguiar product, but it says do not get on vinyl or plastic. Since I am not planning to paint every decal, do you use this product in your vinyl decals that are not painted? Or, do you just use the Rejex product? If I skip the Meguiar and just use the Rejex, will I get good results?
When I polish, I polish the whole coach with Meguiar's Ultimate Polish, vinyl graphics and all and then cover everything with RejeX.
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Have you seen my other videos on how I take care of our RV?
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My 2005 has never had maintenance . I can see I will need to use more than polish. Is maguire compound the best choice?
Ya I use ALL Maguires products for these two different processes. There in my Amazon Store with a detailed explanation next to each product on what I use them for: www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet
thx Liz for your question 🔧
I used the compound. I have areas that appear dirty, I can see the marks from the pads. It appears dirty. Am I using the pad for too long? Should it still be wet when I wipe it off? Am I using too much product? Any ideas?
@@misscdog Make sure the RV has been washed, clean & dry before you start. When you are compounding you have to wash out the pad often b/c you're removing material and it will load up the pad quickly. That's why I carry the pad cleaning bucket in my Amazon Store. It makes this process go so much faster. Your using the right compound, just not cleaning the pad often enough. Once the pad is clean it will be wet, add more compound to the pad and con't to use the machine on a slow setting. Like 3500rpm's. Compounding takes time. Do a small section at a time. Took me about 3wks to compound and polish my RV and it's 35' long.
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Hey Martin how does that polish do on water spots
Takes them right off. It's really the only way to get them off once they get baked in. It's not a big deal.
Why never when it's in the sun? We do it on cars all day with a 2 in 1
Are the stripes decals or painted? If they are decals won’t buffing them damage the decal?
They're vinyl graphics and no it won't when polishing.If you watched carefully the main area I was really focusing on was the white fiberglass areas. But even when doing areas like that I gently go over the graphics too because can start to get dull and faded too. It's not a big deal. Didn't you see how bright and clean my graphics were? And ALWAY RejeX them too.
@@RVstreet Thanks for the reply. Just don’t want to make a mess of my decals. 🙄. I watched you very closely but wasn’t sure if the were decals or painted. I did see how you made everything look new. Thanks again for sharing. My Fiver is brand new. Just washed it and was preparing to wax it. But now I’ll use the RejeX vs the Meguires wax I have. I always wax my vehicles every quarter. My 2005 Civic looks brand new!
@@enarandyr9122 👍
Is it OK to polish over the decals?
With my ultimate polish yes.
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how can i tell what type of roof i have fiberglass or rubber
can i use 303 rubber roof cleaner on a fiberglass roof?
I bought 303 rubber roof cleaner from amazon, hesitant to use on my roof 2004 Damon Ultrasport
Well, you have to get up on the roof and look. If you have a hard shell type roof it's fiberglass. If is softer or has a fabric type material you have a rubber or EPDM roof.
I would not use 303 rubber roof cleaner on a fiberglass roof.
If you want to see the right way to take care of a fiberglass roof and what I've done to my fiberglass roof you need to watch this video: th-cam.com/video/H00oNtbvtrk/w-d-xo.html
what do you use to seal exterior
I don't "seal" the exterior.
I use RejeX to protect the exterior.Much better than any wax.
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