“Awesome” Tech Tip
An excerpt for my RV Tech Tip book
I thought I’d drop another tech tip here for those unaware of it. I use “Awesome” a product you can get in most dollar stores and have used it for years. One thing it is really good for is the trim around your windows, seams and other stuff of trailers or motor homes that always seems to yellow out due to the UV rays. It removes that yellow and turns the trim white once again as well as cleans the sealants like the silicone etc. In the years I’ve used it I’ve seen no degeneration of the silicone sealant. I always wash the trim well and immediately apply 303 or Protect All due to their UV protection values. The UV rays are what turn the trim yellow to begin with. The side of my rig that faces the sun is always the worse and the side that doesn’t gets very little yellowing.
It doesn’t take a lot of effort really and the result is worth it. My 5’er looks almost like it did the day it rolled off the dealer’s lot. Here’s a pic of before and after to give you an idea how well the Awesome works. Not the best pic, but it lives up to its name. The lighting was bad, but the part that was yellow was pretty bad and you can see where it was returned to it’s original white condition and look. For only $1 and a little time you can’t go wrong. I usually do this once a year depending on conditions. I apply the UV protection however a few times a year as needed. It also keep the trim from drying out and cracking.
I usually use a cotton rag and spray the Awesome on the rag and apply it generously to the surfaces and let it set a couple minutes then go back with more and do a little rubbing and then wipe it clean with a clean soft cotton cloth. Yellow be gone 😉
Tony (aka Firedude)
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