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The following is an unsolicited unpaid product endorsement of Bow to Stern (BTS) Protectant...

 

As mentioned in my prior thread linked below, my plan had been to use BTS in combo with partial coverage (shade cloth) over my Lance 1685 TT to minimize UV sun damage while aiding in removal of falling Ponderosa Pine sap. A good buddy of mine with a Casita TT swears by BTS (Casita being quite "boat-like in construction) which convinced me to give it a try. I won't be totally finished with the project until tomorrow but let me just say that halfway through, I'm well pleased.

 

https://community.lanceowners.org/top...e-storage-protection

 

My trailer purchased last month was lightly used by the original owners, however storage uncovered while exposed to AZ desert sun showed its effects on exterior siding, including graphic decals. OK, so I ordered a gallon on BTS which arrived yesterday. This morning, I started by using a bottle of Star Brite cleaner/wax on hand from my own former Casita. Surprisingly and happily, the stuff removed light oxidation in one hand-rubbed application. Today, I did the curbside, backside and aft side behind slideout. I'll complete the remainder tomorrow. Following that, I wiped on 3 coats of BTS while letting it air dry between coats. The 4th time was simply burnishing dried surfaces with a clean dry microfiber cloth. Easy-peasy...

 

An amazing aspect related to the backside, where the selling dealership had applied their decals and logo (I hate when they do that). Those had baked on, so I removed a bunch of letters and shapes with fingernails and Go Gone (while minimizing contact with Lance graphics as best possible). As expected, doing that removed obvious evidence plus sticky adhesive but left bright white "ghosting" of removed letters in relief to surrounding yellowed siding. As I applied each coat of BTS, that ghosting seems to dissipate and was all but gone by 3rd application. Seems this stuff does more than protect, since neither industrial strength citrus cleaner or Goo Gone dealt with that ghosting. Wow, I'm sold!

 

BTW - prior to ordering, I wrote to BTS asking if there was a promo code available for a discount since none could be found on the 'net. Response provided a code for 20% off which essentially paid for shipping. They said I could "share with my friends - expires end of the year". Um, LOA members are my "friends", so let me know if you'd like me to post it here.

 

Jeff

 

(oops - here's the product link: http://www.btsproducts.com/ )

 

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Thanks for the compliments!

 

To clarify, the Star Brite cleaner/wax restored the original factory shine albeit did not remove weathered discoloration nearly to the extent did BTS. Some Casita owners (not me but maybe some Lance owners here) resort to using stuff such as Poli Glow to restore sheen, which to me is simply like "glossing over" the problem rather than removing oxidation, restoring the original shine and then protecting it from the elements.

 

BTS is claimed to do that with minimal subsequent applications to maintain polymer protection. I'm inclined to believe that, even if my own personal experience is just hours old...

 

Jeff 

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By all means, please post the code.  I think your Lance is looking fantastic for a 2011.  Even if I decide not to buy for some reason, it would be nice to have the code just in case.  I always hate to give credit card info out over the net, unless I really know the vendor.  I noted that they use paypal.  

 

How much of the gallon have you used or do you expect to use on this application?

Originally Posted by LJJ:

By all means, please post the code.  I think your Lance is looking fantastic for a 2011.  Even if I decide not to buy for some reason, it would be nice to have the code just in case.  I always hate to give credit card info out over the net, unless I really know the vendor.  I noted that they use paypal.  

 

How much of the gallon have you used or do you expect to use on this application?

OK, here it is for anyone interested: BTSOFFER for 20% discount after product added to cart.

Their ordering website is a little funky but I did use PayPal and they shipped same business day.

 

I ordered a gallon of BTS only, with intention of using my own spray bottle. I didn't measure but figure I used a little over one pint today with 3 light coats applied to just over 1/2 of the 1685 sidewall vertical surfaces including adjacent plastic covers plus one slideout sidewall. It goes on like a milky clear solution, not sticky nor need to wear gloves. I sprayed onto a cut piece of microfiber towel, wiped surfaces in sections and moved on to the next. Buying a gallon seemed most economical plus I'll share some with a buddy for his new Shadow Cruiser TT.

 

BTW, I was on the roof Thursday, on my knees scrubbing the TPO with recommended solution of Murphy's Oil and water. Clearly, first time the roof had been cleaned and it came out very nice. I also installed Maxxair II and FanMate covers same time. BTS might well be safe for TPO roofing too but I won't risk it - just in case its not. 

 

 

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Originally Posted by DirtDawg Jeff:
Originally Posted by LJJ:

By all means, please post the code.  I think your Lance is looking fantastic for a 2011.  Even if I decide not to buy for some reason, it would be nice to have the code just in case.  I always hate to give credit card info out over the net, unless I really know the vendor.  I noted that they use paypal.  

 

How much of the gallon have you used or do you expect to use on this application?

OK, here it is for anyone interested: BTSOFFER for 20% discount after product added to cart.

Their ordering website is a little funky but I did use PayPal and they shipped same business day.

 

I ordered a gallon of BTS only, with intention of using my own spray bottle. I didn't measure but figure I used a little over one pint today with 3 light coats applied to just over 1/2 of the 1685 sidewall vertical surfaces including adjacent plastic covers plus one slideout sidewall. It goes on like a milky clear solution, not sticky nor need to wear gloves. I sprayed onto a cut piece of microfiber towel, wiped surfaces in sections and moved on to the next. Buying a gallon seemed most economical plus I'll share some with a buddy for his new Shadow Cruiser TT.

 

BTW, I was on the roof Thursday, on my knees scrubbing the TPO with recommended solution of Murphy's Oil and water. Clearly, first time the roof had been cleaned and it came out very nice. I also installed Maxxair II and FanMate covers same time. BTS might well be safe for TPO roofing too but I won't risk it - just in case its not. 

 

 

Thanks for the post and the code.  I plan to make an order.

UPDATE

 

Completed the job today with great results, other than certain areas of baked graphics. Did the cleaner/wax routine twice to frontal area and street side areas not done yesterday, then applied BTS 3 times with brief drying periods between and buffed as last step. All areas of white siding really do look as new which is amazing since this trailer has never been covered nor detailed since new Feb 2011. BTS helped those decal graphics "pop" except for gold tone stripes exposed to continuous sun. Unsure what Lance's industrial designer was thinking by specifying colors so susceptible to strong UV exposure. Blues and greys have held up fine. Rechecked the mentioned area on the backside again in direct light today where dealer decal graphics had been before. What a joy that there is absolutely no ghosting as reminder of dealer advertising gone a-muck.

 

So this afternoon, I ordered a 10' x 28' 70% shade cloth to protect roof area as well as backside down to bumper and frontal area down to rock guard material. As mentioned in my prior thread, this will be my "practical" alternative to fully covering with CalMark or similar cover. Overhead huge Ponderosa Pines tend to rain sap as well as constant dropping of needles and cone debris after grey squirrels have their way. I think the shade cloth will provide reasonable protection while not being difficult to handle nor to clean like a heavy sunbrella cover.

 

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