How to remove ZEP Floor Sealer

[RLGetman]

At first I loved the ZEP floor sealer. Easy to apply & looked great! I was very careful to pre clean my RV with "Bar Keeper's Friend", remove any remaining dust and applied thin coats of ZEP allowing each to dry. The shine was great and has lasted more than a year. I have applied UV protectant multiple times each year.
Recently, the ZEP coating on my end cap and drivers side has begun the crystalize and come off. Looks pretty bad.

What is the best/fastest way to remove the ZEP coating and try another method of revitalization?

I am using a "Cyclo" buffer with their orange cutting pad and a 1000 grit compound called "Renewzit" which also leaves behind a new sealant coat. However, it takes at least two passes to get the surface cleaned off and resealed. Its a lot of work, but seems to be working.

Any ideas on easier/faster removal of the floor sealer?

Thanks!

[RV_CONUS]

Had the same problem after 2 years.

Cleaned the area, reapplied, and still looking good after several months.

I considered stripping, but was concerned about the impact of the stripper on the fiberglass.

Now, when it starts coming off, just wash and apply. Still easier than wax on wax off.

[Bamaman11]

The label on your Zep product should tell what to use to remove it.

Or, you can call Zep directly in the Atlanta area. They were in Cartersville until their factory burned earlier this year. Their offices are still there, however.

Zep's also online.

[wildtoad]

ZEP makes a stripper which should get it off. I would suggest that instead of removing it, that if you have removed the crystalized layer, you simply apply a fresh coat of the ZEP.

I previously applied 4-5 coats of mop and glo to the end caps of my MH and it looked great, along with the storage doors. After a year and bit it started to look weathered. I took some ammonia and tried to remove the stuff, and a) it took a long time, b) was a lot of work.

Well, a few weeks ago I decided to get the MH looking good, so I washed it, bleached it, did the Barkeepers Friend where needed, and then spent two days re-applying Mop & Glo to the end caps and this time to the entire unit. The areas where it was applied before looked good after just a couple of coats, the new sections took the normal 4-5. The next day it rained, all was good, but I didn't like the way the water ran off the unit. So I went over the mh with one of the many spray on / wipe off detailing sprays with UV protection and now all is right.

Just like wax on floors or normal car wax you have to reapply from time to time.

[TXiceman]

Most floor waxes will come up with good old liquid ammonia.

And this is the reason I have been hesitant to use an indoor floor wax on my RV.

Ken

[donn0128]

Lowe's has specific strippers for that stuff.