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fizikpal
Explorer
Aug 07, 2013

the joy of removing Red Max Pro

You will have to check out the other posts as to the WHY?

Removing RMP is not an easy task. After corresponding with some fellow RV.netters, decided to use the following approach. I am testing this all out on the rear end of my RV

1. Use striper to remove the old RMP
2. Scrub the coach with Bar Keepers
3. Wash down with TSP

When mixing the striper I went with the lower concentration (16 oz to a gallon). I applied with a rag and rubbed pretty good (or so I thought). I had the time and half the bucket left so I went over it again with the striper.

Then using BKF and a white scrubbie, scrubbed the whole back down and rinsed thoroughly. Then with the TSP (1/4 to a gallon) I washed the back. All in all, no too bad I thought.

I let the RV dry and went back and saw that the lower portion of the coach had white, caulk like streaks. Went over that with Goof Off, rinsed. No improvement, went over with some left over striper, no improvement.

I then decided that there were probably the same streaks on the white portion of the fiberglass that I couldn't see, s0... I mixed a higher concentration of the striper (32oz to a gallon) and then used a scrubbie to really get the polish off. I then went over with BKF again and rinsed really well.

I am now letting it dry to see how it looks. If it is ok I will apply the ZEP HTFP (since RMP is no longer sold).
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  • Skid_Row_Joe's avatar
    Skid_Row_Joe
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2013
    fizikpal wrote:
    You will have to check out the other posts as to the WHY?

    Removing RMP is not an easy task. After corresponding with some fellow RV.netters, decided to use the following approach. I am testing this all out on the rear end of my RV

    1. Use striper to remove the old RMP
    2. Scrub the coach with Bar Keepers
    3. Wash down with TSP

    When mixing the striper I went with the lower concentration (16 oz to a gallon). I applied with a rag and rubbed pretty good (or so I thought). I had the time and half the bucket left so I went over it again with the striper.

    Then using BKF and a white scrubbie, scrubbed the whole back down and rinsed thoroughly. Then with the TSP (1/4 to a gallon) I washed the back. All in all, no too bad I thought.

    I let the RV dry and went back and saw that the lower portion of the coach had white, caulk like streaks. Went over that with Goof Off, rinsed. No improvement, went over with some left over striper, no improvement.

    I then decided that there were probably the same streaks on the white portion of the fiberglass that I couldn't see, s0... I mixed a higher concentration of the striper (32oz to a gallon) and then used a scrubbie to really get the polish off. I then went over with BKF again and rinsed really well.

    I am now letting it dry to see how it looks. If it is ok I will apply the ZEP HTFP (since RMP is no longer sold).

    Why did you find it necessary to remove the RMP? You didn't explain that part.

    If whatever formulation of whatever chemicals you were using wasn't stripping the RMP, then you weren't either allowing dwell time, or, your soultion was too dilute, or, your stripper wasn't up to the stripping.
  • fizikpal's avatar
    fizikpal
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    Well I finished up the back just before dusk. I will take some photos tomorrow. I am thinking if I do not use the striper and just apply BKF and TSP, that might be good enough. Getting the old RMP off was a lot of work.
  • jcapps's avatar
    jcapps
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    brirene wrote:
    jcapps wrote:
    What are you guys trying to accomplish with these products? Using them to wash your rigs? or in place of wax?


    Do a search on Red Max Pro, or Zep, and you'll see lots of info. Basically its used on rigs that have become oxidized and won't look good with wax. Stripping off old wax, oxidation, and dirt, then applying the product produces a renewed shine that's incredible. I think all of us who have done it would agree. Pretty work intensive initially, but very little work after initial application.
    oh ok. I just clayed my , new to me, 2007 class c and waxed it. It looks brand new.
    The rig was oxidized a bit but the waxing really fixed that and made it shine.

    Of course I could not grip anything with my right hand for two days

    lol
  • mark5w's avatar
    mark5w
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    That stuff in nothing but junk. Use a polymer coating instead. Seen it on a bunch of Rv's and it looked yellow and flaky. Will not use it on my RV.
  • brirene's avatar
    brirene
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    jcapps wrote:
    What are you guys trying to accomplish with these products? Using them to wash your rigs? or in place of wax?


    Do a search on Red Max Pro, or Zep, and you'll see lots of info. Basically its used on rigs that have become oxidized and won't look good with wax. Stripping off old wax, oxidation, and dirt, then applying the product produces a renewed shine that's incredible. I think all of us who have done it would agree. Pretty work intensive initially, but very little work after initial application.
  • Weldon's avatar
    Weldon
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    I had the same results trying to remove the RMP. I never reached a point where I was satisfied.....I used Nufinish as a wax/polish and it looks reasonably good. I won't be using RMP or Zep in the future. It is great if you like it.
  • jcapps's avatar
    jcapps
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    What are you guys trying to accomplish with these products? Using them to wash your rigs? or in place of wax?
  • fizikpal's avatar
    fizikpal
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    Cougarnewbie wrote:
    I used the Zep Wet Look. Very happy with the results. I read that the HTFP is "High Traffic Floor Polish" and is closer to the original RMP. IMHO. Let me know if I am wrong.


    that is what I read so that is what I purchased
  • Cougarnewbie's avatar
    Cougarnewbie
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    I used the Zep Wet Look. Very happy with the results. I read that the HTFP is "High Traffic Floor Polish" and is closer to the original RMP. IMHO. Let me know if I am wrong.
  • brirene's avatar
    brirene
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    ronfisherman wrote:
    fizikpal wrote:


    I am now letting it dry to see how it looks. If it is ok I will apply the ZEP HTFP (since RMP is no longer sold).

    Are they not the same product with different names?


    My understanding is its the same thing, different name...and certainly different price. Not sure what Zep HTFP is. Is that Wet Look? That's what I've seen used as a RMP replacement.

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