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40ft & Below

Wash & Wax

$475

Wash Only

$315

Our Wash Process includes:

Roof

Front end and glass

Body

Tires & rims

Generator Compartment

Under Hood

(If Applicable)

The roof is topped with 303 protectant

Followed by a thorough drying to avoid any water spots

Bay Breeze Detailing RV Wash & Wax Full Service Description

A proper RV wash and wax is far more involved than running a coach through an automated bay, and at Bay Breeze Detailing, every step is intentional. We begin at the top of the roof, removing the dirt, oxidation, and road grime that accumulates from miles on the highway. From there, we degrease the generator compartment, targeting the grease and exhaust buildup that standard washing simply can't address. The front of the coach receives dedicated attention for bug and insect removal from the nose cap and windshield, where road debris becomes bonded to the surface over time. Before ever touching the body panels, we go to work on the tires and rims first, and there's a reason for that. The wheel wells carry the heaviest grit, brake dust, and road contaminants on the entire vehicle. Cleaning them last would spray that material right back across panels you've already cleaned. Once the wheels are done, we move to the body, washing with a genuine sheepskin mitt specifically because sheepskin's natural fiber structure lifts and suspends dirt away from the surface rather than dragging it across the paint, which is what causes the swirl marks and micro-scratches that dull a finish over time. We follow that with a hand and microfiber wash to ensure nothing is missed, and no surface goes unattended. As we work our way to the rear of the coach, we degrease the engine compartment, another area that collects heavy grease and carbon buildup. Once the full exterior wash is complete, we do a thorough hand dry of the entire body, because allowing an RV to air dry is one of the fastest ways to leave behind water spots and mineral deposits that bond to the paint and become extremely difficult to remove later. When it comes to the wax, we apply only a premium-grade nano wax, one of the best-performing products we've tested across the market. Unlike standard waxes, this nano formulation bonds at a microscopic level to the paint surface, delivering a deep, high-gloss shine that lasts between eight and ten months, giving your coach real protection between service visits, not just a short-lived shine.

On Vinegar and Baby Shampoo: Why We Don't Use Them

One of the most common DIY washing mistakes we see RV owners make is reaching for vinegar or baby shampoo as a "gentle" cleaning solution. The reality is that neither product is appropriate for a vehicle's exterior, and understanding why actually helps you appreciate what a professional wash process protects.

Starting with vinegar, the issue is chemistry. Standard household white vinegar carries a pH between 2.4 and 3.4, placing it firmly in the acidic range and making it potent enough to chemically react with the protective layers on your paint. The acid in vinegar breaks down the compounds in these protective films — including carnauba wax, synthetic sealants, and ceramic coatings stripping them away and leaving the clear coat vulnerable to dirt, oxidation, and etching contaminants. In other words, if you've invested in any kind of wax or protective coating, vinegar essentially undoes that protection entirely. Acetic acid acts as a solvent, chemically dissolving and removing essential protective layers like car wax and paint sealants, leaving the clear coat exposed. The damage doesn't stop there either; the acidic solution also poses a threat to rubber seals and unpainted plastic trim, causing the material to dry out, stiffen, or crack prematurely with prolonged or repeated exposure. And if vinegar dries on the surface in the sun, the acid concentrates as the water evaporates, dramatically increasing the risk of permanent etching and dull spots. The bottom line: the goal of a car wash is to clean the surface without compromising the protective layers, which is precisely what vinegar's acidic nature works against.

Baby shampoo is a softer conversation, but the result is still the wrong tool for the job. Baby shampoo is designed to be gentle on human skin, which has a pH level of around 5.5, but paint has a pH level closer to 7 or 8. Using baby shampoo on your vehicle's exterior could potentially damage the paint over time as the mismatched pH causes it to break down. Beyond the pH mismatch, hair shampoos lack the specific cleaning agents and lubricants designed for car surfaces, potentially leading to a less effective clean and even increasing the risk of scratches. The ingredients in baby shampoo can also leave behind a residue that attracts dirt and dust, making the surface look dull and streaked over time. A professional pH-neutral automotive wash soap is specifically engineered to lift and suspend contaminants without stripping any protective coating you already have on the vehicle. Baby shampoo simply isn't formulated to do that.

We are conveniently located across the street from the Tiffin Service Center.

1106 4th NW Red Bay, AL 35582

480-306-3012