Im trying to wax the front surface of my 2016 Lance 2295. It's turning out very blotchy and irregular. Any suggestions or product recommendations?
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Just finished mine. Sides and back look great. Front is splotchy. I used a single step product (Griots Three in One Wax). More work with spray wax did not help the splotchy. Splotchy typically indicates the surface wasn't clean enough, so going to redo with Griots Complete Compound then Poly Wax.
I also keep a bottle of Speed Shine and Spray Wax for touch up while on the road. DW also uses these on the countertop, and occasionally on the shower.
Thanks for the response. I read in the Lance owners manual about not using a rubbing compound of any kind, but mine sure acts like it needs It. I possibly need a better cleaning solution, so I'll try that before adding a wax coat. Thanks
You don't want a super aggressive rubbing compound, but with dirt embedded, has to come off somehow to get a good finish. I would not use 3M Perfect It Heavy Cutting Compound, for example. But a mild cleaner should be ok. Griots has an entire range of products, from very mild to moderate.
BTW, Griots has a 20% off sale through June 27th on all liquids, code EMGBFB
I called Lance tech's about this waxing problem. They use McGuires Cleaner/Wax for fiberglass. Absolutely positively made all the difference! Completely shined up the front of our 2016 2295 looks like new.
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Thanks Kenyon and Maggie for the response. Happy trails!
Ed Klinsky posted:I called Lance tech's about this waxing problem. They use McGuires Cleaner/Wax for fiberglass. Absolutely positively made all the difference! Completely shined up the front of our 2016 2295 looks like new.
Well I owe you one... I was prepping the camper for our trip tomorrow. Just a local trip to a state park camping with my wife's family. There will be an Airstream and an Oliver there so I had to have the Lance looking sharp. I decided this evening that I would clean the front of the camper... well... I used three different cleaners, polishes, and wax and each one seemed to get worse for blotches and swirls. I was getting extremely frustrated and remembered seeing this post so I went online and checked it out again and then went searching for some Maguiars Cleaner Wax in my small town. Called Autozone and they said they had a bunch of Maguiars products but weren't sure if they had that. I pulled in at 8:50 PM and they closed at 9:00. I found some Maguiars Cleaner Wax in a maroon bottle. Wasn't the same kind of bottle, but it was Maguiars Cleaner Wax so I grabbed it. Came home and turned on the high beams to my truck and shined it on the front of the camper and went to work. I just finished. I'm beat, but it looks pretty good. So if you're looking for this stuff you can grab it at an auto parts store. Walmart may even have it. That was my backup plan, but I didn't need to go there since Autozone hooked me up. So....... bring on that Oliver and Airstream.... I'm ready....! 👍
I know this is dated, but wondering if a clay bar approach meets the need without going to the rubbing compound. I will add it to my list of things to ask Lance since they do not recommend compound.
I have used a product called Bow-to-Stern on my 2016 1685 from the beginning (it was mentioned in LOA discussions back when I was wondering what to use). It applies very easily, has protected the surfaces well from aging in the sun, and is designed for fiberglass boat protection which makes it well suited for the both the sides and front of the trailer since they are really plastic products. It produces a nice shine after about the third application, less so until then, but bugs and things smashing the front of the trailer come off easily because of the finish. The same company also produces a cleaner for the more stubborn stuff as BTS itself does not clean the surface much, just protects it. https://www.btsproducts.com/
My brother-in-law asked me what I used on my trailer to keep the exterior looking good. He had been using car waxes and they just did not protect the surfaces as well. Now, I only have four years of experience with the stuff so far, but it does seem to slow down the inevitable aging of exterior surfaces in the sun.
I apply it a couple of times a year, easy on, easy off, and it keeps everything looking good.
@Ed Klinsky posted:I called Lance tech's about this waxing problem. They use McGuires Cleaner/Wax for fiberglass. Absolutely positively made all the difference! Completely shined up the front of our 2016 2295 looks like new.
Thank you for the footwork. There are so many products out there it was a bit confusing. This seems like an appropriate product. I ordered on Amazon, this weekend's project.
im going to use the cleaner waxes the a difference in polishing or eating with itim going to use a dA buffer/polisher.thanks Tad
Polish and wax products have a very mild abrasive. You should stay away from the compounds they require a lot of skill to use successfully. In most cases you will not that much of an abrasive product.
@Ed Klinsky posted:Im trying to wax the front surface of my 2016 Lance 2295. It's turning out very blotchy and irregular. Any suggestions or product recommendations?
Hi Ed. This cleaner/polish worked great on mine utilizing an orbiter foam pad. Streaks and light oxidation eliminated!
Any information on what to use on the acrylic windows? I have a 2075 and would like to know what is the best cleaner and protector. Will the McGuires Cleaner/Wax work on the windows like on the fiberglass skin?
Hi, my Lance 2017 doesn’t have acrylic windows just glass. Contact the Meguair’s Co to see what they say. Good luck
@jbar posted:Any information on what to use on the acrylic windows? I have a 2075 and would like to know what is the best cleaner and protector. Will the McGuires Cleaner/Wax work on the windows like on the fiberglass skin?
No, the abrasives in a cleaner wax will probably result in a hazy window.
You want to use a plastic polish on plastic; it has much finer abrasives.
Something like this:
Thanks for the reply, much appreciated.
I do not have my new Lance 2255 yet. But my last four trailers did very well with 303. Also use it on our canoe and kayak. Our current trailer we are trading in is a 2015 and still looks new with bright, uncracked sticker.
Joe