Polishing a Metal-Sided Class B

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A member asked whether polishing a metal-sided Class B is important or mostly just for appearance. Members generally said the factory finish is likely adequate, but waxing or coating can add shine, offer some UV protection, and make bugs and tar easier to remove.

One member specifically recommended Collinite white carnauba wax and later clarified they use Collinite 476s. Bottom line: The discussion leaned toward polishing or waxing being optional, with practical benefits mainly for...
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anon125

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How important is it to polish a metal sided B Class?
Is it mostly for appearance reasons?
Thanks
 
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From what I have heard, the factory finish is good. Waxing would make it shine, but probably isn’t necessary.
But, to each his own.
 
I think a coating to protect a bit from the UV can help a bit, but any finish will dull and oxidize eventually. The big thing for me is a good coat of Collinite white carnuba wax really helps when trying to get the bugs and tar off.
 
I think a coating to protect a bit from the UV can help a bit, but any finish will dull and oxidize eventually. The big thing for me is a good coat of Collinite white carnuba wax really helps when trying to get the bugs and tar off.
Which number Collinite are you using?
 

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