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20Jul
Step-by-step: restore chalky gelcoat with Wade Maid’s RV Finish Rejuvinator with Wax.
Chalky, dull gelcoat is classic RV oxidation. Sun, contaminants, and improper cleaners degrade the resin surface, leaving a porous, faded finish that traps dirt and black streaks. The fix is a controlled de-oxidation process followed by a durable UV-sealed topcoat—done with RV-specific chemistry that respects fiberglass and gelcoat. As the longest-running RV coatings and maintenance […]
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Inside Wade Maid’s lab: How Wade Weiss formulates non-abrasive RV cleaners that outperform repurposed products
Step inside the Wade Maid lab with us and see why formulating a true non-abrasive cleaner is a science, not a shortcut. Founder, Wade Weiss, doesn’t re-label automotive or household solutions for the road —he engineers purpose-built, pH-balanced blends designed to lift grime, remove water spots, and organic staining without etching gelcoat, leaving residue, or […]
Read MoreMay
Side-by-side comparison: Wade Maid Professional RV Waterless Wash Spit Shine versus automotive waterless washes on RV finishes
Not all cleaners are created equal—especially on large, high-gloss RV finishes. When we maintain luxury coaches side-by-side, we see a clear difference between Wade Maid Professional RV Waterless Wash Spit Shine product and off-the-shelf automotive waterless washes. Large surfaces and relentless UV demand a formula that cleans without stripping protection, streaking, or scratching. Wade Maid’s […]
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Bug season survival guide: remove baked-on insects fast while preserving clearcoat, gelcoat and decals
Bug season is coming up quick, and those baked-on lovebugs and midges can etch clearcoat, stain gelcoat, and melt vinyl decals. If you attack them the wrong way you will spend hours trying to remove them and risk damaging your RVs finish. Here’s how you easily and safely clean bugs off your RVs front cap […]
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Road-trip ready in one afternoon: prep steps that boost UV protection and cleanup speed
Spontaneous weekend runs are the best—especially when the RV is road-trip ready and post-trip cleanup is a breeze. With one focused afternoon, you can harden your surfaces against UV and halve your washdown time. Here’s the quick prep we recommend before you hitch up the trailer or start the Motorhome: • Rinse off your RV […]
Read MoreApr
FAQ deep dive: how often should you decontaminate and wax your RV?
One of the questions we’re asked most: how often should you decontaminate and wax your RV? The short answer: more than you think—especially if you want that flawless, glassy finish to last season after season. Decontamination removes embedded contaminants like iron fallout, road film, tar, and tree sap that regular washes leave behind. In coastal, […]
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Oxidation vs fading: the overlooked reason your RV looks dull and the fix that lasts
If your RV’s finish looks tired no matter how often you wash it, the culprit is usually oxidation, not simple fading. Fading is uniform color loss from UV exposure over time. Oxidation is the chalky, rough, cloudy layer that forms as the top of your gelcoat or paint literally erodes. It diffuses light, robs depth […]
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Compare-and-choose: RV safe exterior cleaner vs automotive soaps, surprising test results
We put our RV-safe exterior cleaners from Wade Maid head-to-head with common automotive soaps on real-world RV surfaces, and the results surprised even our team. On FRP, gelcoat, vinyl graphics, and other exterior finishes, the RV-safe formulas lifted grime and removed black streaks without leaving residue, while automotive-style soaps did not clean as well and […]
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Wade’s Maid Bug and Animal Remover will save the day!
Ever pull into a quiet campground after a beautiful summer sunset, fireflies in the sky, and the smell of campfires in the air…..Then wake up the following morning only to find the previous day’s bug splatter covering the front of your RV? That’s the moment you decide whether the cleanup will be effortless—or a chore. […]
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12Dec
Wade Weiss, President of Duratain Inc., Awarded the MHRV Show Association’s 2025 Person of the Year
Duratain Inc. is proud to announce that it’s President and Chief Formulator, Wade Weiss, has been awarded the MHRV Show Association’s 2025 Person of the Year. Since 1966, the MHRV Show Association has promoted the RV industry and educated the public while producing the premier RV shows in the Pacific Northwest. These events connect manufacturers, […]
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