Best RV Wax

larry barnhart wrote:

Dtank wrote:

kohai wrote:


I've been researching this too. In searching the forums

Red Max Pro 3# / Zepp - there was a lot of discussion about this but I never could figure out why. It is a floor restoration product people were hot about using on RVs a few years ago.

"Searching the forums", and Red Max Pro - sometimes simply called "RMP" in threads.......

If you haven't already - Make sure you search the archives for threads over 12 months old.
(Don't limit it to trailers)
There was LOTS of info on RMP and the several steps for "prep" prior to using - like the use of BKF - "Bar Keepers Friend, etc.).

Several posters with "before and after" pics - (I recall a Class C MH) as well as follow-up info to/for renewing the finish.

The above is just an "FYI" - not an endorsement -
P/M-ing one of the posters might work for an update for happy/unhappy follow-up.

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To buff or not to buff?
A few years ago I ws at the (So.CA) Orange County Labor Day Cruise.
Mr. "Car Crazy", Barry Meguiar - his film team and products trailer - were there "as usual".

I was wondering the same thing (as the thread) - and caught him at the Meguiar's Trailer.
One of his employees gave me the name of their product to use, as well as recommending buffing - writing it down on the back of a business card.....while Barry observed and nodded in agreement.

Edit:

Tracked down the Meguiar's card.
His recommendations for mildly oxidized gelcoat 31' 5th wheel,
which he wrote on the back, inc'l the numbers:

1. "Rent a dual action polisher".
Said you could buy one (including the one they sell), but no need to do that.

2. "Buy 3 yellow foam pads".

3. "Use a cleaner wax".
Nope - he didn't write down which one and/or if he did verbally, I don't recall which..:(

However - - (the card is for) the Meguiar's Customer Care Center:
"Help lines open Mon-Fri, 6AM - 6:PM Pacific time".
Call for additional help and/or info. - (800) 347-5700

BTW - Everything said about 303 Protectant is "right on"!!..:C



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I was one that did the red max pro. It made the 2001 alpenlite look great for 3 years but then the flaking started.

I removed the red max and used Polglow that is made for boats and the result was the same look as the red max.

I might never wax another rv again but will know more in 2 to 3 years. Probably will redo the poliglow this summer as recommended.

chevman

Thanks Chevman, but -
You are *not* the poster I was thinking of..:h
I had printed his DIY RMP info, soooooo.........

A fun? search for the poster - with lengthy details and pics of his Red Max Pro original application - and update 1 1/2 years later -
can be found in the archives of the Class A MH forum - although he has a Class C - and links the reader/s to his original post (in the "C" forums).

Thread topic: "Wax" by 4x4van on 8/27/12

Click the link in his post to go to his original post - and as indicated (scroll down)..... it's about 8 posts down (he has a couple more before you get to his DIY experience with pics).

Bit of trivia:
The topic of his original, "Shiny RV with Red Max Pro (pics)" - from 4/17/11 - does not come up in search. (maybe I missed something?)

Also - OP note - searching "Wax" in the Class A forums archives, yields -Yikes!- - 7066 matches in 354 pages!..:B
Probably a like number in the other forums also.

LOTS of threads/posts for opinions, discussions, experiences, etc. with all types/brands of "Wax".

No - didn't read any - just looking for the post by "4x4van" by the date..;)

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