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Mr ERFisher
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WELL DONE TERRY
got you up on the "wall of shame:>)
http://gmcmotorhome.info/skin.html
got the zep, going to give it a try on 2 GMCs
gene
On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 7:43 PM, Terry Taylor <n6mon@pacbell.net> wrote:
> Restoring the finish of an older RV using ZWLFF:
>
> Materials:
> -Zep Wet Look Floor finish (Step 3) (available at Home Depot)
> -Bar Keeper’s Friend (powdered)
> -TSP (Trisodium Phosphate, powdered)
> -3M scrubbies (white, fine)
> -Microfiber rags (white or laundered)
> -Latex gloves
>
> Preparing the surface is the most important part, since anything left on
> the surface will be sealed under the ZWLFF acrylic coating, and improper
> prep can also result in peeling/flaking later. I repeat: The prep-work is
> the most important part! Do not try to cut corners here. The cleaner your
> RV is, the better your final results will be.
>
> Step 1: Start by washing your RV well as you normally would, making sure
> to include the roof, and rinsing well from the top down.
>
> Step 2: You now want to remove any and all stains, soiling, oxidation, and
> chalkiness from the surface. Dip a white 3M scrubbie into water and then
> liberally sprinkle Bar Keeper’s Friend (BKF) on it. Scrub the surface of
> the motorhome, rinsing the scrubbie and re-applying the BKF often. Do small
> areas at a time, rinsing well with water and a sponge as you go (Rinsing
> well is important to remove all BKF residue. I used a "flow-thru" brush
> attached to a hose to rinse the BKF residue thoroughly).
>
> Step 3: Next you want to make sure that there is absolutely no remaining
> wax on the RV, since any residual wax can cause the ZWLFF to peel and
> flake. Mix up a bucket of TSP (1/2 cup) in water (2 gal), and use it to
> wash the entire RV again. You can use it with a carwash brush, a sponge, a
> pressure washer…anything you would normally use to wash your RV. Rinse well
> as you go, then rinse again and let it dry completely (again, rinsing well
> is important to remove all TSP residue). You should now be left with a
> clean and smooth (although dull) wax-free surface. Congrats, the hard part
> is done!
>
> Step 4: Now comes the easy part. Shake the ZWLFF well, and pour some into
> a shallow container (a pie pan works well). Fold a microfiber rag to about
> hand-sized, dip it into the ZWLFF (trust me, use gloves!), and squeeze out
> the excess. How much/how wet? You want it more than damp, but less than
> dripping. Now simply wipe down the surface of the RV with the wet
> microfiber rag. Don’t try to apply a heavy coat or try to “rub it in”; just
> wet the surface (imagine wiping off a layer of dust with a damp rag). It
> really doesn’t matter whether you wipe horizontally, vertically, or in
> circles, and don’t worry about overlaps; ZWLFF is very thin/watery and you
> are just trying to “moisten” the surface. Work your way all the way around
> the RV. The thin coat of ZWLFF will dry very quickly; long before you’ve
> gone all the way around it will be dry and you can immediately start on the
> next coat.
>
> That first coat will likely look really bad; streaky, blotchy, shiny in
> some places, dull in others…don’t panic. Each additional coat will start to
> even it out and build up a deep layer of shine. By coat 3, you will be
> grinning ear to ear. And coat 4 (or 5?) will be the icing on the cake. Not
> only will your RV shine like it hasn’t shined in years, it will be a deeper
> color as well*. Even old, faded graphics will have a new lease on life! All
> for less than $30 total!
>
> *Note: This procedure will slightly change/darken the color/shade of your
> RV.
>
> Things (I learned) to keep in mind:
>
> -Don’t use new colored microfiber rags until they have been laundered, as
> the color may bleed.
>
> -Don’t try to “over-apply”, or try for a heavy coat, or you will get runs.
> The thinner, the better. Remember, you’re just trying to “moisten” the
> surface with each thin coat, nothing more. If you are getting a lot of
> runs, you’re applying it too heavily.
>
> -Be careful around window frames, locks, latches, etc., as the ZWLFF is
> very watery and will have a tendency to gather and cause runs. ZWLFF dries
> fast, so keep an eye out for any runs and give them a quick wipe before
> they start to “set up”.
>
> -Some older, deteriorated graphics may “bleed” color onto the rag and
> surrounding areas. If you notice any bleeding during the BKF or TSP stage
> (steps 2 and 3), then give a quick wipe of ZWLFF across the graphics prior
> to step 4, which will seal them up. Then go ahead and apply the ZWLFF to
> the entire RV (including the now sealed graphics) as per step 4 of the
> tutorial.
>
> -After each coat, go around and open/operate all hatches, locks, catches,
> etc. The ZWLFF acrylic coating can sort of “glue” them closed
>
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Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
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