We needed a few things done on our Airstream 8 years after Rodney and American Airstream rebuilt our 1960 Tradewind Landyacht. Two weeks after we brought it in, it was finished! We needed maintenance with a new rubber roof, switched out our sink from a double to single, and a few other things. We even got a wash and wax due to the dust storms that had come through in the time we had it with Rodney. Thank you!!

Brilliance Restored: The Ultimate Shine for Your RV, Inside & Out
Imagine pulling into your favorite campground, your RV, Airstream, or camper gleaming under the sun, turning heads with its pristine finish. Or stepping inside to an interior that feels fresh, spotless, and truly inviting, ready for new adventures. Years of road travel, sun exposure, and countless outings can leave your recreational vehicle looking dull, grimy, and less inviting than it should be.
The dust of countless miles and the marks of countless memories can accumulate, diminishing its true appeal.
At American Vintage Trailers, we specialize in professional RV and camper detailing. We go beyond a simple wash, meticulously cleaning, restoring, and protecting every surface—inside and out—to bring back your rig’s original luster and ensure a truly refreshed mobile environment.
Why Choose Professional RV Detailing?
Investing in professional detailing is more than just about cleanliness; it’s a vital step in preserving your RV’s appearance, protecting its surfaces, and extending its lifespan. It offers distinct advantages:
- Restored Aesthetic Appeal: Eliminate oxidation, road film, bug splatters, and grime to bring back your RV’s factory-fresh shine and vibrant colors.
- Enhanced Surface Protection: Professional-grade waxes, sealants, and interior treatments create a protective barrier against harmful UV rays, environmental contaminants, and daily wear, extending the life of your finishes.
- Healthier Interior Environment: Deep cleaning removes allergens, dust, odors, and hidden grime from upholstery, carpets, and surfaces, ensuring a cleaner, more hygienic living space.
- Prevents Long-Term Damage: Regular detailing helps prevent issues like paint corrosion, gel coat deterioration, and interior material breakdown, saving on costly repairs down the line.
- Increased Resale Value: A meticulously detailed RV or Airstream presents far better, significantly boosting its market appeal and resale value.
Our Dedication: Unveiling Your RV’s True Beauty
Our approach to RV detailing combines specialized products and techniques with an unwavering attention to every detail. We understand the unique challenges of RV surfaces and interiors.
We believe every RV deserves to look and feel its absolute best.
Ready to restore your RV’s brilliance and enjoy a spotless interior?
Give us a call today to schedule your professional RV or Airstream detailing service. We look forward to unveiling its true beauty.
Why Choose Us
For Your RV & Camper Detailing?
- 13+ years of experience in vintage trailer repairs, remodels, and restorations
- 40+ years of electrical and mechanical experience
- Expert craftsmanship with high-quality materials
- Located in the heart of Texas
- Serving Airstream and RV owners across Texas – from DFW to Austin, Texas Hill Country, Brazos Valley, and beyond!
- Custom solutions for modern and classic RVs
Ready to repair your Airstream?
Call us today for a quote!

More About RV & Camper Detailing
Your RV, Airstream, or camper faces unique challenges on the road and in storage. It’s subjected to intense UV rays, relentless road grime, bug splatters, tree sap, and constant exposure to the elements. Inside, daily living, cooking, and varying climates can lead to dust, odors, and stubborn stains. A simple wash or vacuum just scratches the surface. Professional RV detailing is a specialized, meticulous process that deeply cleans, restores, and protects every surface, safeguarding your investment and enhancing your travel experience.
Why Professional Detailing is More Than Just a Wash
RV detailing is a distinct service from a car wash, requiring specialized knowledge, tools, and products to properly care for unique RV materials and structures:
Specialized Knowledge & Products:
- We understand the nuances of various RV exterior finishes (gel coat, fiberglass, aluminum skin, different paint types) and interior materials (vinyl, fabric, wood, laminates).
- We use RV-safe, professional-grade chemicals, polishes, waxes, and sealants that are effective yet gentle on delicate surfaces, preventing damage that harsh car products can cause.
Comprehensive & Meticulous Approach:
- Detailing involves a far more thorough process than a quick clean. We access hard-to-reach areas, intricate crevices, and hidden compartments.
- Every surface, inside and out, is meticulously addressed to ensure nothing is overlooked.
Protection & Preservation:
- Beyond just making your RV look good, professional detailing focuses on preserving its finishes and materials.
- High-quality waxes, sealants, or ceramic coatings provide long-lasting UV protection, guarding against fading, oxidation, and environmental contaminants, ultimately extending the lifespan of your RV’s exterior.
Our Comprehensive RV Detailing Process
Our expert detailers follow a systematic, multi-stage process for both the interior and exterior of your RV, camper, or Airstream, ensuring a truly transformative result:
Exterior Detailing:
Roof Cleaning & Treatment:
- We start from the top, meticulously cleaning your RV’s roof (EPDM, TPO, fiberglass, or aluminum) to remove black streaks, mold, mildew, tree sap, and environmental debris.
- Appropriate roof treatments are applied to condition and protect the membrane or surface.
Pre-Wash & Degreasing:
- A powerful yet gentle pre-wash removes heavy road grime, caked-on mud, bug splatters, and tar from all exterior surfaces.
- Chassis and undercarriage components are degreased and cleaned.
Thorough Hand Washing:
- Your RV is carefully hand-washed using RV-safe, pH-neutral soaps and soft brushes or mitts to prevent scratching, ensuring a spot-free rinse.
Oxidation Removal, Compounding & Polishing:
- For faded paint, gel coat, or oxidized aluminum (on Airstreams or other vintage models), we employ specialized compounds and polishes.
- This step meticulously removes oxidation, light scratches, and swirl marks, restoring the paint’s depth, gel coat’s vibrancy, or aluminum’s shine.
Protective Waxing or Sealing:
- A high-quality wax, polymer sealant, or advanced ceramic coating is then applied to all painted, fiberglass, or aluminum surfaces.
- This provides a durable layer of protection against UV rays, environmental contaminants, and road grime, extending the shine and making future cleaning easier.
Wheel, Tire & Trim Dressing:
- Wheels are cleaned, tires are dressed with UV-protective compounds, and exterior rubber and vinyl trim are conditioned to prevent cracking and fading.
Glass Cleaning:
- All exterior glass is meticulously cleaned to a streak-free shine, enhancing visibility and aesthetic appeal.
Interior Detailing:
Thorough Vacuuming & Dusting:
- Every nook, cranny, and crevice is meticulously vacuumed, including carpets, upholstery, and hard-to-reach areas.
- All surfaces are dusted, and vents are cleaned of accumulated dust.
Surface Cleaning & Disinfection:
- All interior hard surfaces – including the dashboard, cabinets, countertops, walls, and appliances – are cleaned, sanitized, and conditioned with appropriate RV-safe products.
Upholstery & Carpet Deep Cleaning:
- Carpets are shampooed and extracted to remove deep-seated dirt, stains, and odors.
- Fabric upholstery is deep cleaned and spot-treated, while leather and vinyl surfaces are carefully cleaned and conditioned to prevent drying and cracking.
Bathroom & Galley Sanitation:
- These high-use areas receive extra attention, with thorough cleaning and disinfection of toilets, showers, sinks, and all kitchen surfaces, ensuring a hygienic environment.
Odor Elimination:
- We use specialized odor removal treatments to neutralize any lingering smells, leaving your RV interior smelling fresh and clean.
Window & Mirror Cleaning:
- All interior glass, including windows and mirrors, is cleaned to a sparkling, streak-free finish.
Understanding Detailing Costs & Value
The cost of professional RV and camper detailing varies depending on the size of your RV, its current condition, and the level of service desired (e.g., exterior-only, interior-only, or full comprehensive detail, and type of protective coating). It’s an investment that pays dividends in both protection and enjoyment.
Factors Influencing Cost:
- RV Length & Type: Larger motorhomes typically cost more than smaller travel trailers or campers.
- Current Condition: Heavily oxidized exteriors or severely stained interiors require more time and specialized products.
- Service Package: Basic wash/wax vs. full interior/exterior detail with paint correction or ceramic coating.
- Specific Challenges: Mold remediation, extreme odor removal, or heavy tar/sap removal can add to the cost.
- Labor Hours: The meticulous nature of detailing means labor is a significant factor.
Investing in professional RV detailing not only restores your rig’s aesthetic appeal and enhances your pride of ownership, but also provides crucial protection against environmental damage, extends the lifespan of its finishes, and creates a healthier, more enjoyable interior environment. It’s a key step in preserving your investment and maximizing your RV’s value.
FAQ: Your Detailing Questions Answered
1. How often should I have my RV professionally detailed?
- The frequency depends on usage and storage. For most RVs, we recommend a full professional detail once or twice a year.
- If your RV is stored outdoors year-round or used frequently, twice a year is beneficial.
- For RVs stored indoors or used less often, once a year may suffice.
- Regular professional detailing helps prevent long-term damage from sun exposure, road grime, and environmental contaminants.
2. What's the difference between a basic RV wash and professional detailing?
- A basic RV wash primarily removes surface dirt and grime.
- Professional detailing is a meticulous, multi-stage process that deeply cleans, restores, and protects every surface, both inside and out.
- It involves specialized steps like oxidation removal, paint correction, waxing/sealing, deep interior cleaning (carpets, upholstery), and sanitization, which a standard wash does not.
- Detailing aims to restore and preserve your RV’s condition, not just clean it.
3. Can professional detailing remove oxidation or restore faded paint on my vintage RV?
- Yes, absolutely! This is one of the key benefits of professional RV detailing, especially for vintage models like Airstreams.
- Our process includes specialized compounding and polishing techniques designed to safely remove oxidized layers and bring back the original vibrancy of your paint or gel coat.
- For aluminum Airstreams, specific methods are used to restore their luster (excluding full polishing, if that’s not offered, but focusing on cleaning and surface revitalization).
- This significantly improves your RV’s aesthetic appeal.
4. How does professional detailing help prevent long-term damage to my RV?
- Professional detailing applies protective barriers like waxes, sealants, or ceramic coatings to your RV’s exterior.
- These layers shield your paint, fiberglass, or aluminum skin from harmful UV rays, road film, bug acids, and environmental pollutants.
- By regularly removing contaminants, you prevent them from etching into the surface, which can lead to corrosion, fading, and expensive repairs down the line.
- Interior detailing also preserves fabric, vinyl, and wood by cleaning and conditioning them.
5. Is interior detailing effective for removing odors or deep stains from carpets and upholstery?
- Yes, highly effective. Interior detailing goes far beyond vacuuming.
- We use professional-grade carpet and upholstery extractors, steam cleaners, and specialized cleaning solutions to penetrate deep into fibers.
- This process effectively lifts out stubborn stains, removes embedded dirt, and neutralizes odors at their source.
- It significantly improves the hygiene and freshness of your RV’s living space, making it much more enjoyable and healthier.
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Related Services
Beyond achieving a brilliant shine, maintaining your RV’s appearance often ties into its overall protection and readiness. As you consider detailing, these related services can further enhance your vehicle’s condition, whether it’s an RV, camper, or Airstream:
Exterior Repairs & Restoration for Vintage Trailers & RVs
Why it’s related: Detailing excels at restoring a clean, vibrant finish, which complements any necessary exterior bodywork or repair. Often, detailing is the final step after larger exterior restorations to ensure a pristine appearance.
RV & Camper Awning Installation and Repair
Why it’s related: Awnings are a significant part of your RV’s exterior and require cleaning and maintenance, similar to detailing. Ensuring your awning is clean and functional contributes to the overall aesthetic and usability of your detailed RV.
Winterization Services for RVs, Campers & Vintage Trailers
Why it’s related: Many RV owners choose to have their vehicle professionally detailed before winterization. A clean, protected exterior and interior are crucial before storing the RV for colder months, helping to prevent deterioration during the off-season.