โApr-04-2011 07:29 PM
โMay-06-2011 05:06 PM
monika4555 wrote:
I have two questions if someone would be kind enough to answer them for me. I just purchased the Red Max Pro to do my 88 Honeybee Motor Home.
First, I am not sure if I got the right one, is it the one that says Low Maintenance Floor Finish Step 3 on the bottle? There were others with different numbers so I am just making sure would hate to use the wrong one.
Second, is there an easy way to remove the old graphics and stripes? Mine are cracked very bad and not really sure on how to get them off.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Monika
โMay-06-2011 04:33 PM
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โMay-06-2011 01:56 PM
โMay-06-2011 01:07 PM
Retired JSO wrote:
I did this last week to my 2004 filon sided fifth wheel. It had sat in the harsh Florida sun from Aug 2003 until I bought it as a new leftover unit in December 2005. The nose and tail caps are PVC and were badly chalking as were the sides. I must say, it did a fabulous job for an old looking well used camper. We just put up the new RV cover a few weeks ago so working out of the sun was fun. Last spring, I removed the old graphics by taping off where the old had been and painted on new graphics with Krylon paint from Walmart saving over $1,000 instead of new graphics. You might be able to see in the cap before photos where I removed the old graphics. In the after photo, most of the white where the graphics was is now not as noticeable. I was going to apply an automotive clear coat this spring until I started reading about Red Max Pro on several websites.
I decided to do the floor polish instead. Thanks to everyone who tried this experiment befor me.
Before:
After:
The sides now look new:
โMay-06-2011 12:04 PM
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โMay-04-2011 09:15 PM
โMay-04-2011 02:27 PM
EMD360 wrote:
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 instead. I spray the dirt off after almost every trip too. We've only had it 15 months--I hated to see it get "old looking" under my care.
Replant just mentioned Lowes Red Max Pro and I read the links. Wow! Why not take the chance that the fiberglass would be looking shiny and new?
It worked! Here are a few pics.
The graphics bleed out color when washed.
And they were peeling up at the edges. I took a flat razor blade holder and trimmed off the peeling edges--
This is after the trimming. They are a bit ragged in places, but at least no longer peeling.
I used my little power sprayer with TSP in it and scrubbed with Bar Keeper's Friend as recommended.
This is the tire cover with one side is just washed with a sponge and TSP, the other is washed with a green scrubbie and Bar Keeper's Friend. I also used the white scrubbie (1000 grit sandpaper grade and much more expensive) for scratches--it did wonders even on the cab metal but for most of the job I used the cheap green stuff. I completely wore out 4 half sheets!
This is a "before" of the cleaned passenger side.
Red Max Pro Step 3 ready to apply.
Finished! It took me about 10 hours to do the job.
Plus I washed and waxed the cab. But by this time I was losing daylight so it is harder to see the shine.
I'm really pleased with the results. The recommendation is a new coat every year--that is a lot longer time period than waxing.
This was a good project for the start of a great season. I think it was worth the effort!
โMay-03-2011 03:26 PM
bacabunch wrote:Romer1 wrote:
JASON, no buffing required. I used Dawn and Bar Keepers. found that using both and power rinsing 2x gave a much better starting point. Prep is hardest part.
BACABUNCH, still pleased with it, required no buffing. After doing that one section, I finished that side one afternoon, then the following weekend, did the drivers side and rear.that's when I discovered using Barkeepers on the whole side made a better starting surface.
I just picked up the Red Max and the Bar Keeper. What does the Bar Keeper actually do? I have a little fading, but no rust or streaks? Does this scratch the surface?
Thanks,
Ben
โMay-03-2011 03:15 PM
Romer1 wrote:
JASON, no buffing required. I used Dawn and Bar Keepers. found that using both and power rinsing 2x gave a much better starting point. Prep is hardest part.
BACABUNCH, still pleased with it, required no buffing. After doing that one section, I finished that side one afternoon, then the following weekend, did the drivers side and rear.that's when I discovered using Barkeepers on the whole side made a better starting surface.
โMay-03-2011 12:58 PM
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โMay-03-2011 10:03 AM
Romer1 wrote:
Here's a before/after of my 94 Adventurer
Taken today, plan to finish next week.
Apply a thin coat and let it dry. Give it 4 coats and you're done, no buffing.
The reflection is a metal garage.
โMay-03-2011 09:30 AM