Sam's Mobile Washing and Carpet Cleaning LLC
Yuma RV owners call this family-run outfit for mobile washing, waxing and carpet work, and its 4.9-star rating comes up a lot.
Yuma, AZ
RV Wax & Oxidation Removal in Yuma, AZ
Yuma sun is hard on gelcoat. A south-facing cap that looked fine in spring can go chalky by fall, and once the chalk starts, wax alone just smears around. Three shops here handle wax and oxidation removal, averaging 4.8 stars, and two of them come to you. That matters in a town where a lot of rigs sit in storage yards or resort pads rather than a driveway. Ask what they charge per foot before you book.
Discover RV Wax & Oxidation Removal in Yuma, AZ
3Detailers listed
4.8★Average Google rating
1Clean roofs
RV detailers in Yuma
Extreme Clean Detail Center
Yuma detail shop with a 4.9 rating, handling RVs, boats, cars, and vans plus ceramic coating.
Benjamin's RV Wash
Mobile RV wash and wax serving Yuma and nearby towns, rated 4.5 from 127 reviews.
What oxidation removal actually involves
Chalky fiberglass needs a cut and polish before any wax goes on. If a shop quotes you a wax and skips the compounding step, the shine will be gone in a month or two. Benjamin's RV Wash lists oxidation work among its services and carries a 4.5 rating across 127 reviews, the largest review count of the three. That is a lot of rigs through the bay. Ask them to look at the cap and the rear wall in person or in photos before quoting. Those are the surfaces that take the most sun. A shop that asks for pictures first is usually the one that gives you a number that holds.
Mobile service and where you park
Two of the three shops are mobile, which suits Yuma. If your rig lives in a storage lot or you are parked at a resort for the season, dragging it to a bay is a chore. Sam's Mobile Washing and Carpet Cleaning LLC runs a 4.9 rating over 93 reviews and lists interior work alongside washing and wax. Extreme Clean Detail Center is the fixed-location option and also lists ceramic coating. Ask any mobile outfit whether they bring their own water and power, and what they need from you on site. Some lots restrict washing, so clear it with management before the truck shows up.
Wax, ceramic, or both
Two of the three shops offer ceramic coating, and it is not the same purchase as a wax. Ceramic lasts longer but needs a clean, corrected surface to bond, and it still wants periodic washing with the right soap to keep beading. Wax is the cheaper way to protect a finish you will redo in a few months anyway. If your gelcoat is already faded, spend the money on oxidation removal first. Coating over chalk is money down the drain. One shop here also lists roof cleaning, worth asking about since the roof takes the same UV beating as the front cap.
Detailing by service in Yuma
Nearby cities
- Imperial, CA (1, 60 mi)
Questions people ask
How many RV wax and oxidation removal shops are in Yuma?
Three. Two of them are mobile services, and two offer ceramic coating alongside wax. The three average 4.8 stars across their reviews, so the standard is decent. Call ahead in snowbird season since mobile schedules fill up.
Do any of them come to my RV?
Yes, two of the three are mobile. Sam's Mobile Washing and Carpet Cleaning LLC and Benjamin's RV Wash both travel to the rig. Confirm whether they bring their own water and power, and check with your park or storage lot before scheduling.
Should I get oxidation removal before wax?
If the fiberglass is chalky or dull, yes. Wax will not bring back a faded cap, and it will not stick well to oxidized gelcoat. Have the surface cut and polished first, then wax or coat it. Ask the shop to look at photos of the cap before quoting.
Which shop has the most reviews?
Benjamin's RV Wash has 127 reviews and a 4.5 rating, the largest count of the three. Sam's Mobile Washing and Carpet Cleaning LLC has 93 reviews at 4.9, and Extreme Clean Detail Center has 50 at 4.9. More reviews is not always better, but it does show volume.