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Title: Cleaning/polishing Marquis Wood
Post by: Dick Simonis on February 11, 2015, 04:32:59 PM

I'm curious about what others do to clean/polish the high gloss woodwork in a Marquis.

Thanks for any input.

Dick

Title: Re: Cleaning/polishing Marquis Wood
Post by: Steve Huber on February 11, 2015, 04:51:41 PM

Dick,
Oz polish is the best I've found. I've also used Wizards polish. Both are available on Amazon. Wizard is a breathable polish that puts a super shine on the wood but I've found it may highlight imperfections due to the high gloss. It also cleans the surface. I apply it rather than Oz in high use areas such as the entry panel that covers the Bose amp. So for most woodwork I use Oz and resort to Wizards as noted above. Both have been recommended by cabinet makers in the Bend area.
Steve

Title: Re: Cleaning/polishing Marquis Wood
Post by: Steven Link on February 11, 2015, 08:07:58 PM

I use Meguiars Quick detailer spray on my '09. Since the wood on my coach and all other Marquis' (as far as I know) were sprayed with automotive clear coat, I treat it like polishing a car.  This stuff is easy and cheap, it cleans the grimy finger prints off, and lasts as good as polish. Oh yea did I say it's easy.
I don't know about any Marquis earlier than '04 but I did the same it too.
Steven

Title: Re: Cleaning/polishing Marquis Wood
Post by: Dan n Lisa Lund on February 12, 2015, 12:20:46 AM

OZ gets my vote.  

Title: Re: Cleaning/polishing Marquis Wood
Post by: Dick Simonis on February 12, 2015, 03:15:23 PM

Thanks for the replies, will order some Oz today.

Regarding the wood finish, I'm not sure what was used on the pre-monaco Marquis but I don't think it's an automotive clear coat so I do want to proceed with caution.  Doing anything that may cause an issue is to be avoided at all costs.  So far we've just been using mild dishwasher detergent and warm water.

Title: Re: Cleaning/polishing Marquis Wood
Post by: JimNCheryl Domenoe on February 12, 2015, 04:35:41 PM

I was told by Jeff at BCS, one of the original Beaver cabinet makers, to use a product called Wizard's Shine Master polish. I have used both and much prefer it to Oz. Oz seems to leave an oily film. Just my opinion.

Oz is much more expensive, too.

Here is a link to the product on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ZH10O8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Title: Re: Cleaning/polishing Marquis Wood
Post by: Dick Simonis on February 12, 2015, 05:54:27 PM

OK, just ordered the Wizard also.  Can't have too many cleaning supplies.

Title: Re: Cleaning/polishing Marquis Wood
Post by: Joel Ashley on February 13, 2015, 03:22:25 AM

You haven't seen my garage, utility, motorhome, and kitchen cabinets.  Yes you can have too many!  LOL.