Shiny RV with Red Max Pro (pics)
How many of you use this stuff? We were getting that chalky finish with faded and peeling graphics. I was waxing it with Meguiars--trying to avoid the graphics and spray them with 303 Protectant inste...
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Ok... I finished yesterday. It is pouring today so I can not give any after photos. Here are my 2 cents:
1) The prep work was hard. I could not find the 3m white scrubbies so I made due with a scrunge (also by 3m). Not sure if that would have made the BKF step easier but this step was the most labor intensive. With sufficient elbow grease all stains and streaks where removed (I would also think most of the remaining wax).
2) The TSP step was a piece of cake. Just washed like I would normally. I did use a sponge and ladder to make sure all of the BFK was off and to get any hard to reach spots.
3) I started on the back. No siginficant dripping from the rag but watch out for stuff coming off your gloves. Just was observant the entire time. I put on 5 coats. Amazing. I can see the reflection of my motorhome's ladder in the finish. The stuff is real easy to apply. And on this day dried very quickly (low humidity and 80 degrees)
4) I then went to the front. To do a good job I went on the roof to get all of the hard to reach places. Followed the same procedure. My advice is to put a sheet over the hood of the cab (again drips from the gloves). This is where my only harden drip was. Also cover the side mirrors.
5) I did not like the finish on the cab itself. For whatever reason in did not come out smooth to the touch. But I did it any way after having to clean up the drips.
6) Did the sides the next day. they took longer because they are bigger (obviously). Again did 5 coats which took a bit longer to dry due to increased humidity. Actually had the wife out to help with the RMP.
I am very bummed that it is raining today and I can not admire my two day adventure. I quess I will see if it was worth it when it dries off.
Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and advice.
tom
1) The prep work was hard. I could not find the 3m white scrubbies so I made due with a scrunge (also by 3m). Not sure if that would have made the BKF step easier but this step was the most labor intensive. With sufficient elbow grease all stains and streaks where removed (I would also think most of the remaining wax).
2) The TSP step was a piece of cake. Just washed like I would normally. I did use a sponge and ladder to make sure all of the BFK was off and to get any hard to reach spots.
3) I started on the back. No siginficant dripping from the rag but watch out for stuff coming off your gloves. Just was observant the entire time. I put on 5 coats. Amazing. I can see the reflection of my motorhome's ladder in the finish. The stuff is real easy to apply. And on this day dried very quickly (low humidity and 80 degrees)
4) I then went to the front. To do a good job I went on the roof to get all of the hard to reach places. Followed the same procedure. My advice is to put a sheet over the hood of the cab (again drips from the gloves). This is where my only harden drip was. Also cover the side mirrors.
5) I did not like the finish on the cab itself. For whatever reason in did not come out smooth to the touch. But I did it any way after having to clean up the drips.
6) Did the sides the next day. they took longer because they are bigger (obviously). Again did 5 coats which took a bit longer to dry due to increased humidity. Actually had the wife out to help with the RMP.
I am very bummed that it is raining today and I can not admire my two day adventure. I quess I will see if it was worth it when it dries off.
Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and advice.
tom
