Best RV Wax

So how hard is it to remove this red max pro. I did this stuff to my RV and it looks like crap. The side that sits in the shade most of the time still looks good. The front and other side like real bad. I would never do this process again nor will I recommend it any more. I and 2 other buddies did this to our rigs following the steps outlined here and all had the same issues. Wax did a better job for a longer. Disappointing for me.

I'm trying Meguiares Boat and RV cleaner wax right now. We'll see how it works.

Anyone ever try duragloss 501 marine RV polish
and duragloss 111 clear coat polish

RAS43 wrote:

PaulCW wrote:

Donaldchris wrote:
Well I have tried most of the famous labels, over the years either on larger vessels or RVs. I was trapped on NuFinish for a long period but lately have been using McGuires.

Which version of Meguiars?

Their Flagship brand is really great, but any designed for fiberglass will do a good job. I am using their #50 cleaner wax right now but plan to switch to the Flagship when it runs out.

The Flagship is not going to to do anything about chalking or hazing. It is a pure protectant wax. Just like the #50 cleaner wax will not last as long or give the deep shine of the Flagship.

One goes with the other. My preference is the 3M cleaner wax followed by the Flagship the next day.

Before Flagship the top of the line was simply a #50 polish in a white bottle which had no cleaning propertys in it. Used it on my boats for many years till the Flagship came along.

I have a bottle of the #50 cleaner wax right now. Not sure if I like it better than the 3M cleaner wax or not.

Next waxing is due next month when I get into the boatyard & get the staging up around the trailer for a few days.

PaulCW wrote:

Donaldchris wrote:
Well I have tried most of the famous labels, over the years either on larger vessels or RVs. I was trapped on NuFinish for a long period but lately have been using McGuires.

Which version of Meguiars?

Their Flagship brand is really great, but any designed for fiberglass will do a good job. I am using their #50 cleaner wax right now but plan to switch to the Flagship when it runs out.

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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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.

**************************************************

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

Donaldchris wrote:
Well I have tried most of the famous labels, over the years either on larger vessels or RVs. I was trapped on NuFinish for a long period but lately have been using McGuires.

Which version of Meguiars?

Well I have tried most of the famous labels, over the years either on larger vessels or RVs. I was trapped on NuFinish for a long period but lately have been using McGuires.

I got this reply email from rejex on their product for RV's if anyone is interested


Hi Paul,


Congratulations on your new RV!


RejeX was originally developed for the US Air Force to prevent super-heated exhaust gasses from tearing up paint on military aircraft. Since that time, although we are a small company, RejeX has won numerous accolades – most recently a RejeX customer (a million-dollar antique Mercedes) was named SCCA national grand champion. Same car was named “Best in Show” at the Chico Concourse d’Elegance.


But RejeX is not just a “pretty” product. It is used on everything from yachts to RVs to motorcycles to airplanes for it’s ability to protect expensive toys/equipment from the elements like no other product can. For example, RejeX is currently spec’d by the US Navy for use on billion-dollar cruisers and destroyers outfitted by the AEGIS missile system (and that’s actually a funny story because they found out about us because of RVers).


The three main issues I see with RVs are:
Because they are large, most people don’t have the ability to “garage” them, so they take a lot of UV damage
Because of the aerodynamics involved, your 5th wheel is susceptible to collecting a lot of bugs on the cab-over
Because many RV-ers are and older demographic (sometimes on fixed incomes), they need a product that is practical to apply and that will last (even the guys who are rolling in million-dollar busses cringe when they get charged $600+ for a wax job).
RejeX addresses all these issues. For all intents, it eliminates UV oxidation of gel coat and paint. Bugs will still hit your cab-over, but you’ll need little more than a garden hose spray to remove them. Depending on how many miles you travel, RejeX can last a whole year.


I am unaware of anyone posting any RV-specific videos using RejeX. I do know that when Winnebago does their rallies and sends factory reps to do owner maintenance seminars, RejeX is the product they recommend (they also carry it in the factory pro shop in Wisconsin).


As long as your RV paint is in good condition, which I assume it is since it’s new, your maintenance can be very easy. Just get it clean with a good quality mild carwash soap like our Pro Wash RX. There’s no magic formula to soap, so just get a clean rinsing, mild, non-polluting carwash soap. Dry and then RejeX. If you end up driving a lot of miles, you might want to put a second coat on the front of your truck and the cab-over portion of the RV, as these are the high abrasion areas. You can do more if you want, but in general, everywhere else, one coat should be sufficient per year.


Hope that helps.
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Masthead Marketing & Distribution
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469.583.9218 • jdhill@rejex.com


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