Can I Use Auto Wax On My RV?

Above, The Beast at a coin-operated car wash. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Like anything else, keeping things clean will make them look great for years. That also includes RV exteriors.

RV Life has posted an article asking, "Can I use auto wax on my RV?"

The short answer: it depends upon the surface. RV owners will want to read the whole article to know what to use and what not to use.

They begin with:

A shiny new RV is a beautiful thing.  If you want to keep your RV’s exterior looking beautifully shiny and new, you’ll need wax it at least twice a year. 

Waxing your RV helps to repel moisture and dirt.  RV wax also helps to protect your RV from the harmful effects of the sun’s rays and maintains that glossy finish that your RV came with. 

The answer to the question, “Can I use auto wax on my RV?” depends on whether or not it has painted cladding or gel coat and fiberglass.  

Painted metal RV exteriors can be waxed with auto wax.  All other RV finishes are gel coating or fiberglass and require a special wax to prevent them from developing a chalky appearance.   You should never use auto wax on fiberglass RV siding because it will oxidize and look terrible. 

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