What is the best wash and wax product
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ASaucyBurrito
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- Joined: November 2nd, 2018, 5:48 am
- Location: SW MI
Re: What is the best wash and wax product
Has anyone used Zep on oxidized fiberglass? My exterior has some moderate oxidation and I'm wondering if it is a shortcut versus a full polish/cut to remove the oxidation. Or would Zep be a good step to protect it after the oxidation is removed?
1993 Chinook Concourse XL
Re: What is the best wash and wax product
I'd say it is a shortcut, but on the other hand it's one that works well for many people so maybe that's a bit too judgemental and it's more like an alternative.
I'm old school and like to remove the oxidation back to fresh gelcoat, then protect (polish and then a good wax with lots of UV inhibitors like Collinite Fleetwax 885). Then keep it out of UV if possible when not using it. (That's not to say don't use it out in the sun - that's what it's for - but if storing go for garage, carport, or cover if possible.)
I have not tried any of the "modern" wax products (after removing the oxidation) so can't speak to those (not zep but rather the modern car "waxes" - maybe they are polymers? I forget what they are called).
Most long term and least maintenance would be a two-part coating (Awlgrip or similar) but that's expensive. Gelcoat is pretty amazing if you have time (or money) to do a bit of work on it. If you really want to get into it, check out postings by "Maine Sail" who goes through the process used on boats (that's how I do boats and will do my Chinook when the time comes).
OTOH, the Zep or whatever is likely to take a lot less time and energy. There is a marine equivalent called Poli Glow that is the same concept.
I'm old school and like to remove the oxidation back to fresh gelcoat, then protect (polish and then a good wax with lots of UV inhibitors like Collinite Fleetwax 885). Then keep it out of UV if possible when not using it. (That's not to say don't use it out in the sun - that's what it's for - but if storing go for garage, carport, or cover if possible.)
I have not tried any of the "modern" wax products (after removing the oxidation) so can't speak to those (not zep but rather the modern car "waxes" - maybe they are polymers? I forget what they are called).
Most long term and least maintenance would be a two-part coating (Awlgrip or similar) but that's expensive. Gelcoat is pretty amazing if you have time (or money) to do a bit of work on it. If you really want to get into it, check out postings by "Maine Sail" who goes through the process used on boats (that's how I do boats and will do my Chinook when the time comes).
OTOH, the Zep or whatever is likely to take a lot less time and energy. There is a marine equivalent called Poli Glow that is the same concept.
1999 Concourse
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daltonbourne
- Posts: 19
- Joined: August 5th, 2021, 4:51 am
Re: What is the best wash and wax product
This is by far the best oxidation remover I have ever used! This McKee’s 37 Marine & RV MKRV-520 Heavy Cut Oxidation Remover works better than I hoped. We have a travel trailer, and every other year it seems I have to work hard to remove the oxidation, which usually involves a lot of rubbing and white dust. This is my first time using Max's RV heavy cut oxidation remover and it is a GREAT product. No white dust, easy on and fairly easy off. Just one swipe of the fluid using a rug instantly reveals a good result.