rotts4u
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Usually once a year I take on the challenge of a full detail on my personal motorhome. It is a 2008 (I got it in 2007 so this summer makes it 10 years old but taking good care of it means it doesn`t look that old.
First. I started with a Foam Cannon and completely sprayed it down.
Then I completely washed everything using a long extension pole with a microfiber pad mounted on it. After washing everything and rinsing I moved to clay the surface while it was wet. I used Griots garage Speed Shine and their Fine Surface Prep mitt. IF you have not tried this mitt you really should. Although the mitt is about 2X the price of a traditional clay bar kit, it actually lasts a lot longer. I have had this mitt about 2 years and its still going strong so on a cost per use, it is actually way less expensive.
After removing all the bonded surface contaminants I dried the paint with a large waffle weave microfiber towel. Next it was time to polish the paint. This was my first time using the Griots BOSS system so I started with the Correcting cream and the matching pad which is the orange correcting pad. I don`t have the BOSS buffer but rather the original 6" Orbital buffer also from Griots and it worked great but I am sure the newer and longer throw. BOSS versions would even be better.
I also tried the Perfecting cream and its mating pad as well and found both polishes to be super easy to work with.They seem to tolerate varied amounts of polishing without drying up and turning to dust so I could polish as long as needed to get the desired amount of correction. Then when removing the polish it wiped off easily without any hints of dusting.
After polishing I could already tell that the paint was very smooth and it looked great.
Next I moved on to a final sealant and I used the BOSS sealant that also contains a mild polishing agent to clean up those last remaining surface defects if any plus a really good sealant to protect the paint.
When I factor in the roof cleaning plus the awnings and slide covers that are all included in my annual detailing project it takes me a full two days of 8-10 hours per day. At 54 years of age that is about all I can do and I am exhausted doing this all by myself. Due to the height there is a lot of climbing up and down a tall ladder which only adds to the workout.
Overall I am very happy with the outcome and now the cover goes on the coach to keep it protected as much as possible.
First. I started with a Foam Cannon and completely sprayed it down.
Then I completely washed everything using a long extension pole with a microfiber pad mounted on it. After washing everything and rinsing I moved to clay the surface while it was wet. I used Griots garage Speed Shine and their Fine Surface Prep mitt. IF you have not tried this mitt you really should. Although the mitt is about 2X the price of a traditional clay bar kit, it actually lasts a lot longer. I have had this mitt about 2 years and its still going strong so on a cost per use, it is actually way less expensive.
After removing all the bonded surface contaminants I dried the paint with a large waffle weave microfiber towel. Next it was time to polish the paint. This was my first time using the Griots BOSS system so I started with the Correcting cream and the matching pad which is the orange correcting pad. I don`t have the BOSS buffer but rather the original 6" Orbital buffer also from Griots and it worked great but I am sure the newer and longer throw. BOSS versions would even be better.
I also tried the Perfecting cream and its mating pad as well and found both polishes to be super easy to work with.They seem to tolerate varied amounts of polishing without drying up and turning to dust so I could polish as long as needed to get the desired amount of correction. Then when removing the polish it wiped off easily without any hints of dusting.
After polishing I could already tell that the paint was very smooth and it looked great.
Next I moved on to a final sealant and I used the BOSS sealant that also contains a mild polishing agent to clean up those last remaining surface defects if any plus a really good sealant to protect the paint.
When I factor in the roof cleaning plus the awnings and slide covers that are all included in my annual detailing project it takes me a full two days of 8-10 hours per day. At 54 years of age that is about all I can do and I am exhausted doing this all by myself. Due to the height there is a lot of climbing up and down a tall ladder which only adds to the workout.
Overall I am very happy with the outcome and now the cover goes on the coach to keep it protected as much as possible.
