|
|
03-19-2015, 04:56 PM
|
#1
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 18
|
RV wax
Buffing out the 93 Brave, wondering what waxes have been used with good results
|
|
|
|
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!
|
03-19-2015, 05:05 PM
|
#2
|
Registered User
Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: May 2008
Location: N. Palm Springs CA (in winter)
Posts: 2,420
|
When I buffed out a 89 Elite, I first used a light rubbing compound to get rid of all the oxidation. After I applied a wax with an orbital buffer. Waxes are like beer, There are lots of brands everybody has their personal favorite.
|
|
|
03-19-2015, 05:19 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,123
|
Do a search for ZEP. It is the answer you are looking for.
__________________
1992 Bounder 28T, Chevy 454, Yak Rak
2001 tacoma 4x4 TOAD
ROLL TIDE
|
|
|
03-19-2015, 05:29 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Pond Piggies Club Outdoors RV Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: NE. Ohio USA
Posts: 5,973
|
On fiberglass or Filon one can use Gel Gloss. It is a cleaner and a wax. The Heavy-duty formula Gel Gloss has added UV protector. Been using it since 99'.
A 1/2 gallon jug will last 3 or more years (26' RV trailer). I end up waxing the RV 2 to 3 times over the course of the year. Might do one side of the RV after each wash. If kept waxed, especially the front cap, bugs collected during travel come off with just a wash.
|
|
|
03-19-2015, 07:13 PM
|
#5
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 18
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doggy Daddy
When I buffed out a 89 Elite, I first used a light rubbing compound to get rid of all the oxidation. After I applied a wax with an orbital buffer. Waxes are like beer, There are lots of brands everybody has their personal favorite.
|
Waxing is like drinking beer? I'm in. Thanks
|
|
|
03-19-2015, 07:15 PM
|
#6
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 18
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by mbridinger
Do a search for ZEP. It is the answer you are looking for.
|
I have used Zep products before, I did not know they made a wax? Thanks, I'll Google and see what comes up.
|
|
|
03-19-2015, 07:18 PM
|
#7
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 18
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Superslif
On fiberglass or Filon one can use Gel Gloss. It is a cleaner and a wax. The Heavy-duty formula Gel Gloss has added UV protector. Been using it since 99'.
A 1/2 gallon jug will last 3 or more years (26' RV trailer). I end up waxing the RV 2 to 3 times over the course of the year. Might do one side of the RV after each wash. If kept waxed, especially the front cap, bugs collected during travel come off with just a wash.
|
3 times a year? I'd better clear that with the wife, don't want to work her too hard. Thanks
|
|
|
03-19-2015, 07:44 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
National RV Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Lac Du Bonnet, Manitoba
Posts: 685
|
I've been very impressed with Meguiar's Marine/RV products. http://www.meguiars.com/en/marine/
The Marine heavy duty oxidation remover #49 does an amazing job bring back a mirror like surface, then followed up by their recommended top coat finishes like the Flagship Premium Cleaner/Wax. Lots of work but brings back the finish to a like new shine.
__________________
Ellen & Greg
08 National Dolphin DL-35Ci, RoadMaster Rear Sway Bar, Rear Trac Bar, Koni Shocks Front,
Workhorse W22, Kelderman Air Ride, Towing 2016 Smart Car
|
|
|
03-19-2015, 09:15 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Alpine Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,554
|
My choice is Griot's waxes, cleaners , washes ect. I use their two different sized orbitals. My shoulders can no longer tolerate 88 feet of walls.
Car Care Products, Detailing Supplies, Auto Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789
__________________
Tom, Patty, Hannah "The Big Dog" and Abby Kat, Indianapolis, Indiana 2000 Alpine 36' FDS 72232, 2005 Blue Bird M450 LXI Our Photos
"We live out in our old van. Travel all across this land. Drive until the city lights dissolve into a country sky, just me and you - hand in hand." Zac Brown Band
|
|
|
03-19-2015, 10:58 PM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 977
|
I use turtle wax, the paste wax not the liquid, seems to last the longest.
I just picked up a 34 footer I'm gonna buff one side and one end and then zep the other and see which looks better and lasts longer. To be fair I'm gonna buff the best side and end. Hope the Zep works as good as it says, am sick of buffing motorhomes!!!
|
|
|
03-20-2015, 05:50 AM
|
#11
|
Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 48
|
Had really good luck for a quick removal of light oxidation and left a get shine with http://infiniteusedetailjuice.com/Ge...lish-seal.html
Also felt the need to say it works best with beer!
__________________
a bad day camping is still better than a good day working.
|
|
|
03-20-2015, 06:07 AM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Conway, SC
Posts: 2,557
|
I'd be interested in your preference....liquid or paste wax?
__________________
2000 Dutch Star Pusher
2009 Saturn Vue Towed
Full timed for 6yrs.
|
|
|
03-20-2015, 06:41 AM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 198
|
I used PolyGlo,no buffing and the results are unbelevable,comes in a kit with the cleaner and applicator.My 1997 came out like new
|
|
|
03-20-2015, 06:53 AM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 5,314
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by firenfix
I have used Zep products before, I did not know they made a wax? Thanks, I'll Google and see what comes up.
|
ZEP is an acrylic floor finish that many of us use on sun damaged units. Some like me also use mop and glo. They are not wax. Both do apply very easy and after several coats you will get a nice shine.
__________________
Tom
2016 Newmar Bay Star Sport 3004
2021 Jeep Gladiator Sport Willys
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|