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Jayco-noslide
Explorer
Jun 06, 2017

Zep polish?

How many of you have tried Zep wet look floor polish to shine up
your older RV? There are many videos about it on the internet. I've tried many products on our 2003 class C which has probably set outside it's whole life and none so far have made any difference in the looks. Of course I know nothing will put back bright color but hopefully at least a nice shine. I've just started with the Zep and am encouraged so far but too early for a celebration. It's expensive and takes multiple coats and I think preliminary cleaning must be real important.
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  • JimK-NY's avatar
    JimK-NY
    Explorer II
    Jun 06, 2017
    I just did mine. Previously I tried Mequire's marine wax. The RV did not shine and even looked blotchy. I hand rubbed in a second coat and in places tried a third coat. The results were no better.

    I had to use wax stripper and then soapy water with ammonia. I then went over the whole unit rubbing with bar keepers friend. By comparison the Zep went on quickly with no rubbing or work. I stopped at 4 coats which took about 3 hours to apply. The RV now looks good and shines in the sun. I hope it is now also easy to keep clean.

    If the internet reports are correct, the finish should hold up for at least a year, then a good wash and another coat or two should hold it another year. We will see.

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