Detailing a motorhome

My Red Max Pro on a 10 year old MH looked great. Looked like new for about a year. However, no UV protection and the Florida sun took it's toll in about 18 months. It's basically a clear coat but lack of UV protection has to be considered. Stored under cover it would last many years.

gbopp wrote:
Tell the detail people about the Zep/Red Max Pro Process. It does a great job on older units.
If you don't like the idea of floor was on your RV, use the wax of your choice.
Prep is the important part of this process. It will look good with whichever wax you chose. It removes the oxidation.

I've said this before and I'll say it again: ZEP/RED MAX PRO is NOT A WAX. Repeat IT IS NOT A WAX. It is an ACRYLIC FLOOR FINISH with little uv protection. I have had it on my MH for about 6 years now and have had to redo one side and the front cap due to lengthy exposure to the sun. Takes about as much work as using a wax. Other than that, I am thrilled with the results. If you want to know more about this product and how to apply, search this forum for Red Max Pro. Plenty of good info.

Can a good detailer get most of the

oxidation off and bring back the shine on an older motorhome that has that chalky look

, not full body paint? To those of you who have had an interior and exterior detailing done what did it cost?

Those RV detailer's do a great job.
It seems no matter where I travel the price is always the same. They all seem to charge the same, $10.00 per foot.

You really do NOT need a detailer to get the shine back.

On my first MH I did it myself. And yes it is real easy to make it shine again.

CG's don't allow you to wash your RV, but I have never had one CG ask me to stop 'waxing' mine! :W

Here is a picture showing the difference between the chalky area and where I just waxed it. The more often you wax it the longer it will take for it to become chalky again. I used Mother's or McGuires Wax.

On the oxidized area try Vaseline on a small area and see how that works. I have used it on a very oxidized boat and looks great. A cheap fix.

I've never used the Red Max Pro but I've read a lot about it. People seem to be happy with it, but the people who make the stuff say don't use it on a motorhome. I decided it wasn't worth it myself.

Bill.Satellite wrote:
Using floor wax on a RV is definitely a debatable solution. It certainly will work for a time with the proper preparation (extremely important)

That's why I told the OP to use the wax of their choice. It's all about the prep. When it's prepped properly just about any wax will make it look good. It's a great prep process. :)

Using floor wax on a RV is definitely a debatable solution. It certainly will work for a time with the proper preparation (extremely important) but it is also guaranteed to require starting it all over again after a few years. How bad is the finish? Could it be sanded and have a clear coat applied or painted one color and the decals reapplied? There are many options depending upon your budget and the love of your coach.

Tell the detail people about the Zep/Red Max Pro Process. It does a great job on older units.
If you don't like the idea of floor was on your RV, use the wax of your choice.
Prep is the important part of this process. It will look good with whichever wax you chose. It removes the oxidation.

I can't help you with the interior detailing. I do it myself.
However, I did have Stanley Steemer clean the carpet, couch and seats.
They did a good job.