Best way to clean van

[AddItUp]

What's the best way to clean the outside of our new 17.56-1?

We received a bottle of "Scotchguard Marine Liquid Wax" and "3M Marine Cleaner & Wax" from the dealer, but they both appear to be "once a year" or "once every 6 months" type cleaners. What do we use for "everyday" type cleaning?

Thanks very much.

 

[crackacoldie]

The kids!!

Seriously, I only use the wash once a year and give it a tub with turtle wash when it starts looking too bad.

 

[Soaring]

I use a marine ( fibreglass) wash, and one of these.

You can connect the hose to it, but I find it better to dip it into a bucket of water/wash, then hose off. The extendable handle is great for reaching all of the roof.

 

[AddItUp]

Haha...thanks @crackacoldie The problem is...as soon as we get home, the kids are straight on the Xbox!

 

[AddItUp]

Thanks @Soaring I like the brush/bucket idea...I suppose that means another visit to the big green shed!
What brand of marine wash do you use and where do you get it from?

 

[Soaring]

Thanks @Soaring I like the brush/bucket idea...I suppose that means another visit to the big green shed!
What brand of marine wash do youu use and where do you get it from?

The one I use is maguires Gel wash, got it from autobahn .

 

[AddItUp]

Awesome! Thanks very much @Soaring I'll pick up some tomorrow.

 

[Bushman]

I do the broom/bucket thing also, have one similar to pic (but black), but the head/bristles seemed a bit hard and it gets a tad heavy after a while, found one in BigW with softer bristles and is much lighter, use it on the tug as well now along wth Microfibre sponge

 

[Bushman]

Haha...thanks @crackacoldie The problem is...as soon as we get home, the kids are straight on the Xbox!

Pull the plug :whistle:

 

[Stan53]

For the outside, a Gerni. Works a treat. I am lazy. Just do (talking from experience here) ensure the hatch IS closed. The inside, normal cleaning aids do just well.

 

[17triton]

I use this, was recommended on another forum and works really well, good on the car as well. Got it from super cheap.

 

[Soaring]

Another question on cleaning while the topic is active.
I try to avoid spraying directly into the vents when washing, but some is inevitable. Any issues with this? I assume a certain amount if rain would get in particularly when moving..

 

[AddItUp]

Thanks @Bushman will definitely look at the broom/bucket combo.

 

[AddItUp]

Thanks @17triton I will look at that one too.

 

[Brad]

I use the CT 20 also.
But I then used the Jayco supplied marine wax combined with a polishing machine I picked up at repco.
Took all morning to apply and then buff, but what a difference it made.

 

[Xpandafan]

Bought Mrs XF a Kacher...she can now also clean the Pathfinder and the back deck now as well.

 

[chartrock]

You're all heart XF. :kiss:

 

[Xpandafan]

You're all heart XF. :kiss:

Yes, just an old softy... She's also getting 12v vacuum cleaner from "Santa" to make her life even easier.

 

[Pace]

Bought Mrs XF a Kacher...she can now also clean the Pathfinder and the back deck now as well.

Did you get the round adaptor head too,that deck needs a good going over mate.

 

[Xpandafan]

Did you get the round adaptor head too,that deck needs a good going over mate.

Shhh! That's for the Wedding Anniversary. It'll go with the paint roller and deck colour.