Caravan Wax

Slackey · Feb 23rd, 2013, 11:39

It is almost time for me to get the van out of storage and give it a good wash and polish.

I see on another thread a couple of people talk about good quality was on the front to protect when towing etc.

What do people recommend as a good wax to use on my van? Also what cleaning materials/products would you recommend? I am not adverse to a bit of hard work and quite enjoy detailing on my car so would like to bring the van up to a 'as new' standard or better.

Cheers in advance

Ninja59 · Feb 23rd, 2013, 14:23

Personally, i would just do a regular wash, light polish due to the material and because of size and time get something like Optiseal you will be round having sealed it in 15-20 minutes probably twice.

GJB · Feb 23rd, 2013, 15:11

Would use Collinite Super as it will last and gives a very good finish reccomend the paste easy on easy off.

volvorocks · Feb 23rd, 2013, 16:38

I used Mer. Expensive but good.

Regards

tml28726 · Feb 23rd, 2013, 16:43

As far as washing the caravan, I use 'caravan cleaner' purchased from Aldi's.
I found it to be the best stuff ever.
Waxing the van - 'Mer'

rnlisg · Feb 24th, 2013, 12:00

there are so many out there big names big prices etc,i have used mer in the past and found it very good,its also been around for yonks,so that should tell us something.
i have also just bought a front towing protector for my van,i got one from specialised covers,its made for my pegasus so should be a tight fit,it will also protect windows etc as well as keeping the front clean.
sandy

outnumbered · Feb 24th, 2013, 12:11

out off all the caravans that i have had over the years i can honestly say i have never waxed

it itches
i do however use grealighting and had no ill effect

mike

volvo145 · Feb 24th, 2013, 12:43

I just give mine a clean when im bored .thas maybe the advantage of having it in home storage
I use meguiars products as they dont leave dust like mer does.
Holidays are for relaxation not cleaning although a lot of people when on site do just that.

rnlisg · Feb 25th, 2013, 17:05

was it your van in the corner of the cl near rolvenden last may that has the grass growing on the roof and the ivy running down the side?swmbo thought it was a new/old age traveller.

Thanatos · Feb 25th, 2013, 18:25

my dad on the caravan uses the carnuba wax and if you get the waterless stuff while you wax it it washes and seals it all att the same time and will only take about 2 days

Feb 23rd, 2013, 11:39	#1
Slackey It's just a name! Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Coningsby, Lincolnshire	Caravan Wax It is almost time for me to get the van out of storage and give it a good wash and polish. I see on another thread a couple of people talk about good quality was on the front to protect when towing etc. What do people recommend as a good wax to use on my van? Also what cleaning materials/products would you recommend? I am not adverse to a bit of hard work and quite enjoy detailing on my car so would like to bring the van up to a 'as new' standard or better. Cheers in advance __________________ Current: 2015 S80 SE Lux D4 Previous: 2010 C70 2.0 SE Lux, 2004 V40 2.0 Sport Classic Founder member of the X40 In Dash Cup Holder Owners Club 😋

Feb 23rd, 2013, 16:43	#5
tml28726 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2022 20:04 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Essex	Clean Caravan As far as washing the caravan, I use 'caravan cleaner' purchased from Aldi's. I found it to be the best stuff ever. Waxing the van - 'Mer' __________________ He who laughs...... LASTS!!! VOC 12394 2013 V70 R design D5 Nav

Feb 24th, 2013, 12:00	#6
rnlisg Senior Member Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:43 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: lydd/kent	"which"wax there are so many out there big names big prices etc,i have used mer in the past and found it very good,its also been around for yonks,so that should tell us something. i have also just bought a front towing protector for my van,i got one from specialised covers,its made for my pegasus so should be a tight fit,it will also protect windows etc as well as keeping the front clean. sandy

Feb 24th, 2013, 12:11	#7
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	out off all the caravans that i have had over the years i can honestly say i have never waxedit itches i do however use grealighting and had no ill effect mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Feb 25th, 2013, 17:05	#9
rnlisg Senior Member Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:43 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: lydd/kent	to clean or not to clean was it your van in the corner of the cl near rolvenden last may that has the grass growing on the roof and the ivy running down the side?swmbo thought it was a new/old age traveller. Last edited by rnlisg; Feb 25th, 2013 at 17:06. Reason: addition

Feb 23rd, 2013, 14:23	#2
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Personally, i would just do a regular wash, light polish due to the material and because of size and time get something like Optiseal you will be round having sealed it in 15-20 minutes probably twice.

Feb 23rd, 2013, 15:11	#3
GJB Premier Member Last Online: May 14th, 2024 09:06 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	Would use Collinite Super as it will last and gives a very good finish reccomend the paste easy on easy off.

Feb 23rd, 2013, 16:38	#4
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	I used Mer. Expensive but good. Regards

Feb 24th, 2013, 12:43	#8
volvo145 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2019 19:31 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK	I just give mine a clean when im bored .thas maybe the advantage of having it in home storage I use meguiars products as they dont leave dust like mer does. Holidays are for relaxation not cleaning although a lot of people when on site do just that.

Feb 25th, 2013, 18:25	#10
Thanatos VOC Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2019 14:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blackpool	my dad on the caravan uses the carnuba wax and if you get the waterless stuff while you wax it it washes and seals it all att the same time and will only take about 2 days __________________ Classicswede quote " I knew I had not done the bolts up." http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=159255

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