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two-niner
Explorer
Aug 22, 2014

Lazy mans way to a dazzling shine for the coach

I saw a fellow RVer use a one step (he just put a liquid on the fiberglass) and it was "show room" finish. Wow !!
DW called and I left before I could ask him what it was?
Came back and he was gone. My electric buffer will not talk to me now.
Any suggestions as to what he may have been using on the 2012 Tour.

Thanks, Kerry He did use micro fiber cloths.
  • brirene wrote:
    Might have been Poli Glow, which is a similar process to Zep. I did the zep process 4 seasons ago and have been happy with it.


    PoliGlow isn't a one step process. First you have to use a stripper solution to remove all the old wax, dirt and such. The you need to apply PoliGlow and it usually takes 5or 6 coats before it really starts to shine. It's not easy, but it's well worth it.
  • Lazy-man,,,,,someone Call

    Here is what Zep looks like after a 5 day trip from Washington to Arizona, through some rain. I just cleaned the suicidal bugs off the front using protect-all water-less wash in a spray bottle and a scrub sponge and wiped it off with a towel, before taking these pics.


    I used Red Pro Max for the first time 2 1/2 years ago. About 2 weeks ago, I reapplied Zep. I was concerned I would have to strip the original application as it was peeling, and graying a little. However, being the original lazy-man and KISS kinda guy. I used Barkeepers friend to re-clean the RV, then applied the Zep. Here is another pic of the results after the trip.




    I still need to go around and wipe it down with the protect-all as there are a few black streaks from the rain. It is easy, easy to wipe down. I won't wait 2 1/2 years to reapply the next coat, it is easier to just wipe it down, apply instead of using the barkeepers friend.

    I was apprehensive when I did the first application, not now, I am sold. MH is now going on 9 years old, not bad for an ole dude.

    Time for a Beer, or Beer Time! Is it o'clock somewhere?

    p.s. I only used the zep on the white, and the passengers side front wheel well fender. Zep turns the painted surface to a satiny like shine, which is a little duller than the original.

    However, I wish I used it on the front of the entire MH. I think it would have saved a lot of little chip marks. Oh, well.
  • Might have been Poli Glow, which is a similar process to Zep. I did the zep process 4 seasons ago and have been happy with it.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Sounds like ZEP to me.. (it is a floor wax) I do not recommend it but then I have never tried it.
  • Do a search on "Zep", it is a floor finish sold in Lowes.

    My application has lasted 3 years.

    Bill

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