Lazy mans way to a dazzling shine for the coach

[two-niner]

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.

[ol_Bombero-JC]

Veebyes wrote:

Just can't get my head wrapped around putting floor wax/sealant on a vehicle.

I'll stick with the best that can be bought & do it once a year marine sealant thankyou.

No diff than trying to "convince" 5th wheel owners ST tires are not up to the job...:S

Hey....the factory installs them, they *ARE* "Special Trailer" Tires, cousin Joe has had them on his trailer for five years with no problems, my tire dealer said......, etc., etc. (or yada, yada)..:R

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink!.;)

"Can't get my head wrapped around......."

At my former occupation, those with that kind of "mind set" were called "Cement Heads", LOL!

Your money, your time & effort - whatever rings your chimes Mr. Portland!..:C

~

[brirene]

two-niner wrote:
Thank you everybody that replied. Our 2012 Tour has full body paint...so I've eliminated Zep floor products.

Kerry

As you should. That process is effective for older units with an oxidized finish. Kind of a "last resort". I assume your 2012's finish is not in that condition and can still benefit from other measures. Good luck in your endeavor!

[two-niner]

Thank you everybody that replied. Our 2012 Tour has full body paint...so I've eliminated Zep floor products.
When it cools down in a month or two, I'll try Wash Wax All on one side and The Solution on the other side. From your description it may be one or the other.
Veebyes, buffer is really sulking now.

Kerry

[Veebyes]

Just can't get my head wrapped around putting floor wax/sealant on a vehicle.

I'll stick with the best that can be bought & do it once a year marine sealant thankyou.

The buffer does not see me much but it is happy to see me.

[2gypsies1]

We use The Solution. We wash the RV and easily apply the liquid with a spray bottle and wipe it dry. No rubbing, no effort and our 10 year old motorhome shines. It's used after every wash and since it's sprayed on it goes a long way. We first bought it at a RV rally.

[brirene]

bob_nestor wrote:

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.

Right. Which is, as I stated, a similar process to Zep, which also takes multiple steps. Definitely not a "lazy man's" process, especially if you do it right. If you don't, you can forever complain about what a bad idea it is! :W

[RV_CONUS]

Thanks, beer time.

One other thing I like about Zep. When the decals became ratty on the white sidewalls, I removed them and used the turtle wax glue/label remover. Then cleaned the area using Barkeepers Friend.

Using the Zep, it's hard to see where the decals were.

[PortWentworthSa]

I used Red Pro Max pn mine a couple of years ago and it still looks awsome. It's exposed to the hot Georgia Sun all the time.

I managed to catch a clearance sale at Lowes when they stopped carrying it. Wound up with a gallon pail for $5.00.

I'm adding another 2-3 coats in a couple of weeks once this heat wave breaks.

[FrankShore]

I agree, it was ZEP! Just make sure you are buying the right kind of ZEP.

Nice glow, RV CONUS!

[missourijan]

It may have been Wash Wax All by Aero Cosmetics, a product originally designed for airplanes. It's a one step process, spray it on and wipe off with microfiber cloth that affixes to a long pole or just a microfiber cloth. There are videos on their website. It was recommended to me by an acquaintance that owned an rv repair shop for over 30 years. We really like it, it beads up when rained on. We spray the front cap with water to remove those travel bugs, they come right off.

[gbopp]

If you are interested, here is the ZEP/Red Max Pro Application Process.

I think it does a great job and hold up well. Other members have different opinions.

Try a section of your rig and decide for yourself.

[bob_nestor]

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.

[RV_CONUS]

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.

[brirene]

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.