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03-22-2017, 01:38 PM
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Zep Wet Look Floor Polish
I have seen quite a few positive comments about using Zep Wet Look Floor Polish to restore the shine and luster on older RVs. the comments were about 5 years old. Has anyone used this recently? If so, what was the result? I'm considering using it on my 2002 Diplomat.
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03-22-2017, 02:11 PM
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Location: On the road
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lbingham
I have seen quite a few positive comments about using Zep Wet Look Floor Polish to restore the shine and luster on older RVs. the comments were about 5 years old. Has anyone used this recently? If so, what was the result? I'm considering using it on my 2002 Diplomat.
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I recently used it one part of my motorhome. While most of the curbside still has decent finish, the finish was worn and dull on the bedroom slide. Maybe the prior owner pressure washed that slide too aggressively or maybe just that piece of fiberglass. Anyway, I tried it on that slide. The prep took some effort, but then the zep went on easily. I put on multiple thin coats, each of which dried quickly. Emphasizing the thin coats, I read advice to make the coats as thin as possible, that one could not go too thin. Well, this compulsive human managed to go unnecessarily thin at first, so it still looked streaky after a few thin coats. So I applied it just a bit thicker, and, joy, it started to shine. Looks great now; it has been about six weeks. As long as you are willing to prep really well, I recommend it.
I also applied some inside my rig, coating the plastic sink...it now shines and resists stains. Great stuff.
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03-22-2017, 02:12 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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I used it 5-6 years ago on a '99 National Dolphin. It was all fiberglass and would chalk up every year no matter what I did. It looked brand new when and stayed that way long after I sold it. It isn't a 'polish', it's a clear acrylic, it's like having your coach clear-coted is the best way to describe it. Back then I paid $16 for a gallon, which did 5 cotes on the 34' coach with 1/2 gal left.
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2007 43.5' Monaco Dynasty Palace III (All Electric)
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03-22-2017, 03:53 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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I turned a shop onto Nyalic. They have sprayed several old weathered trailers and they look amazing. They said it was Faster, easier and better looking when completed.
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2008 Beaver Contessa, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee,
28 years retired Fire Captain Tales of the Muttley Crew
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03-23-2017, 09:18 AM
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Monaco Owners Club Newmar Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club
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I Used Poli Glow
I used a product called Poly Glow on my 98 Discovery with excellent restorative results. One critical thing is it provides UV protection as well as shine - usually good for 2 years with a 1 year re-coat. After that, you have to strip and start over. You can learn more about it at this website:
Poli Glow Manufacturer of UV Protective Products for RV Boats
I experienced no downside other than the expense. However, I do not know if I would use Poly Glow over full body paint and clear coat.
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03-23-2017, 11:35 AM
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National RV Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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Times 2 on the Poly Glow. Made mine look like brand new gel coat.
http://www.irv2.com/forums/f84/wanti...rv-326486.html
I bought the kit and their 7" applicator-- worked perfect. Just be careful to do the proper 'prep' work.
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2000 National Sea Breeze 1340
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03-23-2017, 11:53 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Search on my user name and Zep to find great info on Zep preparation and application (if I do say so myself!).
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2017 Thor Axis 25.5 "RUV", Ford E-450, V10, 6 speed
2016 Chevy Sonic LTZ Auto Hatchback 4-down
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03-23-2017, 06:40 PM
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Senior Member
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We did our 1999 Bounder almost two years ago. Last year we did a maintenance coat. It looks as good today as the day we did it. Everyone comments on how great the coach looks for its age. Chuck
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Triton V10 Gas
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03-25-2017, 07:33 AM
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I'm thinking about doing this to my own coach which has gel-coated fiberglass. I see stories from time to time of people saying not to use this stuff because it turns yellow and begins to flake off, but I am wondering if they have clear-coated paint on their coaches? Any thoughts there?
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03-26-2017, 01:07 PM
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National RV Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
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Location: Southern Lancaster County Pa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cgreer00
I'm thinking about doing this to my own coach which has gel-coated fiberglass. I see stories from time to time of people saying not to use this stuff because it turns yellow and begins to flake off, but I am wondering if they have clear-coated paint on their coaches? Any thoughts there?
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Don't think I would use it on Painted coaches. Call the Poly Glow people and ask them, I have talked to them and they are very helpful and knowledgeable.
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2000 National Sea Breeze 1340
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03-26-2017, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Manning, South Carolina
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Originally Posted by Gerryl
Don't think I would use it on Painted coaches. Call the Poly Glow people and ask them, I have talked to them and they are very helpful and knowledgeable.
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The bottom half or our coach and a large part of the front and back are painted. The bottom is mostly metal and the front and back fiberglass. We used the Zep on the painted surfaces, both metal and fiberglass and the gelcoat. Results have been the same for both. We're approaching 2 years since the original coats went on and about 7 months on the maintenance coat. If the entire coach is painted, that would be your call. Lots of sun here in south Florida and we are parked under two oak trees. Chuck
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Triton V10 Gas
2010 Chevy HHR Panel
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