Which wax do you use? March 19, 2013, 11:30:06 am Yahoo Message Number: 137529Hey all! Just getting prepped for the warmer weather, and I'm curious to know which waxes or sealants any of you have used to protect against UV rays. I've got some 303 for my plastics and vinyls, but I want a polish or a wax for my painted surfaces. Thanks!Tyler F 2001 26RB
Re: Which wax do you use? Reply #1 – March 19, 2013, 03:51:44 pm Yahoo Message Number: 137537Finish First Polish. Easy to apply, long-lasting - once a year application is fine, although I do the hood and cab-over twice a year. Squished bug removal is quite easy.wxtoad Toad Hall http://www.wxtoad.com>
Re: Which wax do you use? Reply #2 – March 19, 2013, 04:35:54 pm Yahoo Message Number: 137538wrote: which waxes or sealants any of you have used to protect against UV rays. I've got some 303 for my plastics and vinyls, but I want a polish or a wax for my painted surfaces. --- Finish Kare #2180 Ultra Polymer Sealant; several vendors offer the product.Joan
Re: Which wax do you use? Reply #3 – March 19, 2013, 05:33:28 pm Yahoo Message Number: 137540Quote Hey all! Just getting prepped for the warmer weather, and I'm curious to know which waxes or sealants any of you have used to protect against UV rays. I've got some 303 for my plastics and vinyls, but I want a polish or a wax for my painted surfaces. Thanks!Tyler F 2001 26RB Tyler, I use this rv, boat and aircraft wax. Not saying it is better than others but had a friend who was a distributor before he retired. Price was right. http://www.amazon.com/Boat-Aircraft-Wax-P-38-Q-1quart/dp/B0078A0BM2Joe Hamm As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Which wax do you use? Reply #4 – March 19, 2013, 05:43:25 pm Yahoo Message Number: 137542On Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:35:52 -0000, "jctaylor1941" wrote:QuoteFinish Kare #2180 Ultra Polymer Sealant; several vendors offer the product. I will agree with her on this. 2180 A.S. Ultra Polymer Sealant: The Mothership has been selling this since at least 2007. It is made by Finish Kare in El Monte, CA. It sells for $23.50 for 31oz. It goes on easy and wipes off even easier.It's a cream in a squirt bottle. I just finished a bottle after six years. All the amino's they say are in it must make the paint happy. On the road, I use Protect-All in the impregnated pads. One pad will do the hood and cab doors. The rest of the rig can wait until I get home.More choices are mentioned on The Companion.Cheers, Don
Re: Which wax do you use? Reply #5 – March 19, 2013, 06:30:01 pm Yahoo Message Number: 137545Check this out. The Red Max Pro is a ZEP floor coating product that ZEP packaged for LOWES. It is no longer available at most Lowes, but the ZEP High Traffic Floor Finish product is. http://www.irv2.com/forums/f65/red-max-pro-3-question-93958-2.html RonC
Re: Which wax do you use? Reply #6 – March 20, 2013, 08:56:52 am Yahoo Message Number: 137558I use Rejex the same protecter that we used on our boat. Kept our hull shinny and protected the surface for more than 9 years
Re: Which wax do you use? Reply #7 – March 21, 2013, 02:43:08 am Yahoo Message Number: 137574You might be interested in the wax test I performed ten years ago, comparing an expensive, boutique wax against an conventional, off the shelf wax, from the local auto parts store. See post# 28410 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/lifewithalazydazerv/message/28410?threaded=1&l=1> There was no visible difference in appearance or water beading after a few months. If you want a great shine, carnuba wax is hard to beat but it doesn't long. The man-made waxes appear to remain effective much longer, helping to repel bugs, sap and other aerial debris. For many years, I have used one of the better polymer waxes from Mother's or Mequiars. I give the LD a once a year spa treatment, starting with a good washing, next is the deep cleaning of the paint with a clay bar kit, and, finally, sealing with a heavy coat of the polymer wax. http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-20011-FX-SynWax-Paste/dp/B0033QNTGU> http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.do?q=4601> If I'm feeling energetic, the front end will get a second coat, as well as around the coach entry door. The process usually gets spread over several days, as the arms and shoulders permit. The paint looks good after sitting out in the California sun for over ten years. The blue exterior trim holds up well, wish the decals were in as good of shape.Larry As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Which wax do you use? Reply #8 – March 21, 2013, 10:23:22 am Yahoo Message Number: 137583Thanks everyone, for your responses. I'll take some before and after pictures. Over the last couple years, I've been practicing with a high-speed rotary buffer, I probably have about 200 hours using it now. I'm confident that with the right wax/polish, I can reduce or even eliminate the few spots of oxidation and fading that I have. I'll take before and after pictures and post them once I get the job done. We have snow
Re: Which wax do you use? Reply #9 – March 21, 2013, 11:42:41 am Yahoo Message Number: 137587Quote Thanks everyone, for your responses. I'll take some before and after pictures. Over the last couple years, I've been practicing with a high-speed rotary buffer, Tyler, just be sure you use the right pad for the job. Some of those wool pads will cut through the paint down to the metal before you know it. I use this Porter-Cable with sponge pad. Fool proof. http://www.factoryauthorizedoutlet.com/porter-cable/porter-cable-car-buffer-dual-action-polisherJoe Hamm
Re: Which wax do you use? Reply #10 – March 21, 2013, 01:42:21 pm Yahoo Message Number: 137598Quote Finish First Polish. Easy to apply, long-lasting - once a year application is fine, although I do the hood and cab-over twice a year. Squished bug removal is quite easy. Agreed! Great stuff!
Re: Which wax do you use? Reply #11 – March 21, 2013, 06:55:24 pm Yahoo Message Number: 137610QuoteTyler, just be sure you use the right pad for the job. Some of those wool pads will cut through the paint down to the metal before you know it. I use this Porter-Cable with sponge pad. Fool proof. http://www.factoryauthorizedoutlet.com/porter-cable/porter-cable-car-buffer-dual-action-polisher Joe Hamm Thanks Joe. I use Lake Country Kompressor Pads. They make several 'levels' of cutting pads from those with a heavy cut down to those with no cut, 7 levels from heavy- to no cut. They're made for novice users, since rotary polishers can do more damage than good if you're not careful. I practiced on several older vehicles for plenty of time before touching a single pad to one of my newer vehicles. I'm excited to see my LD when its done!Tyler F 2001 26RB
(No subject) Reply #12 – March 19, 2013, 06:04:08 pm Yahoo Message Number: 137544I think Bill's email has been hacked. Otherwise, I'm sure Bill would have explained exactly what we're supposed to see at this particular site.Regardless, I'm not clicking on the link!Linda Hylton http://earl-linda.blogspot.com
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