Cleaning the RV or caravan exterior

Another feature of the DIY Premium Composite Panels is their high quality marine grade gel-coat finish. Since the panels are all ‘hand-laid’ they are constructed with a pure gel-coat product from a 200 ltr drum , rather than a large roll of imported skin.

As a result with a little effort, you can maintain your DIY product in ‘as new’ condition.

First, we recommend that you clean it often and thoroughly to keep it looking shiny and new. The longer dirt and residue sits on the exterior of your RV, the more potential damage it can cause. Some elements that can be highly damaging to your RV’s exterior if not washed off are

  • road salt,
  • road tar,
  • bugs,
  • bird droppings,
  • tree sap,
  • acid rain and
  • UV exposure.

These can cause corrosion, staining and chemical spotting. Be sure to always wash your RV soon after it is exposed to any of these elements. An added bonus is if you regularly wax your RV which will help protect the exterior. We don’t recommend taking your RV through automatic car washes, doing it by hand, while time consuming, is the best way to clean the exterior of your RV.

To clean the exterior of your RV, we suggest parking it in a place not in direct sunlight.
First, spray it with water to remove dust. Next, using an abundant amount of clean water and a car-washing mitt or sponge, wash your RV from top to bottom. You can also use a mild PH neutral car-washing soap. Be sure to rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Using extremely hot water and pressure can cause damage to the RV. Be sure to use caution and keep a pressure sprayer
nozzle about 16 inches or more a way from the RV. Also, use caution if you use a pressure sprayer around all attachments of the RV (doors, windows, appliance vents, etc.) When washing around glass with a pressure sprayer, hold the nozzle at right angles to the glass surface.
We recommend that you wax your RV at least once or twice a year. To wax, apply a small amount of wax to a soft cloth and rub gently onto the exterior of your RV. Don’t wax your RV in direct sunlight and do it after surfaces have cooled. This will avoid the wax drying out quickly. Do not use waxes that contain high-abrasive compounds. These waxes will remove rust and stains but they are also harmful to the luster of the surface since they may scrape off the coating.
Do not use fuels or solvents to remove road tar or other contamination to the painted or sealed surface.
We DO recommend:
  • The use of a PH neutral mild car wash.
  • Washing and waxing as required.
We DO NOT recommend:
  • The use of truck wash.
  • The use of harsh scourers or abrasive cleaners.
  • The use of household cleaning products such as Kitchen and laundry detergents or bathroom cleaners.
  • Automatic car washes