How To Remove Zep Floor Wax From RV: 4 Steps For Effective Wax Removal

To keep your RV looking first-rate, regular washing and applying Zep Floor Wax is essential. The wax coats when applied do not always end up smooth but patchy.

Read how to remove ZEP floor wax from RV to have a spot-free, clean finish.

We will also discuss tips to avoid leaving stains when applying coats, necessary steps before starting to lay the wax, and whether floor polishes are suitable for RV. Let’s dig in!

How To Remove Floor Wax Spots

Removing floor wax spots is simple and easy. Follow these steps:

1. Scrape the excess wax off.
2. Cleanse the exterior with soapy water.
3. Add a few drops of ammonia to the soapy water.
4. Scrub it with a cloth or sponge.
5. Rinse thoroughly.
6. Dry with a clean cloth.

Removing Zep Coatings From RV

You can remove Zep Coating in 4 steps only. Use this method in a shaded place and on a cloudy sky as the sun can dry the wax removing liquid before it loosens completely. Use ZEP’s Liquid Wax Remover (known as “Wax Stripper”).

1. Spray a generous amount on RV’s surface.
2. Let the Wax Remover pass through the layers of wax.
3. Scrape the loosened wax off with a scrub pad dipped in warm water.
4. Dry the surface with a clean cloth.

Cleanse And Wax Your Older RV With ZEP

Let’s talk about what is the best way to apply Wax to your old RV to make it brand new.

Materials

Make sure to have the following when planning to apply wax on the RV:

• Zep Wet Look Floor Finish.
• Bar Keeper’s Friend (in Powdered form).
• Trisodium Phosphate (in Powdered form).
• 3M fine Scrub pad.
• Microfiber Rags.
• Latex Gloves.
• Bucket.
• Sponge.

Prepare The Things You Need

Prep work involves collecting the list of materials mentioned above and preparing to fully wash and clean the RV surface.

Wash Your RV Thoroughly

A squeaky clean surface is important otherwise dirt particles can be trapped under the wax resulting in an uneven layer. Our recommended way for cleaning the RV is:

1. Soak the scrub pad in water.
2. Add Bar Keepers Friend on the Scrub pad.
3. Spray water on RV’s surface and start scrubbing it.
4. Scrub all the cracks and clean the roofs.
5. Rinse the RV from top to bottom.

Get Rid Of Stubborn Stains

Here are some tips to get rid of stains:

• Treat any stains, powdered build-ups, and oxidation separately.
• Apply Bar Keeper’s Friend generously and scrub it.
• Repeat the process if needed as stains can be stubborn.
• Treat small areas one by one for the best results with a damp rag.
• Rinse thoroughly to remove Bar Keepers Friend residue.

Clean Residual Wax On The RV

Applying Zep Wet Look Floor Finish on wax residue would cause it to peel away and flake so its removal is necessary. To make sure there is absolutely no remaining wax:

1. Mix half a cup of Trisodium Phosphate into two gallons of water.
2. Wash the entire RV with this mixture.
3. Use your preferred method of washing by carwash brush, pressure washer, or sponge.
4. Rinse thoroughly to cleanse Trisodium Phosphate (TSP residue).
5. Wipe dry completely to get a wax-free surface.

Apply A Thin Coat Of Zep Floor Finishing Polish

You can now start applying Zep’s wet-look floor polish. Here is how to do it:

1. Pour the ZWIFF into a shallow container. (A container around the size of a pie pan works.)
2. Dip the rag in the polish and use that wet microfiber rag to layer the RV with the first coat.
3. Apply a thin coat with gentle hands. Wipe horizontally or in circular motions. Just make sure to not heavy-coat it.
4. You can start the next coat after covering the RV as ZWlFF acrylic coating dries fast.
5. After the application, check all the locks, windows, and latches for movement.

Additional Tips

Here are some things you should keep in mind before applying the gel coat:

• Refrain from using new colored microfiber rags. The color dye can spread and mix with the ZWIFF. Only use after laundering.
• Do not apply a very deep layer. The goal is to make the surface moist otherwise polish will drip down.
• Window frames, curves, locks, or latches can gather polish or cause drip lines. To avoid build-ups, a quick wipe and constant eyes on it are important.
• At BKF or TSP stage look for deteriorated graphics prior to laying the wax. The worn-out decals/vinyl’s color dye can mix with the wax.To avoid mixing apply a dab of ZWIFF on the faded graphics to lock the color. Apply the ZWIFF on the whole RV as well as the now sealed graphics.

How To Make An Old RV Look Like New With ZEP Floor

You can make your old RV shine as new, by applying Zep’s wet-look floor polish

1. Use a sponge mob to apply the polish.
2. Grease the surface with even parallel strokes.
3. Apply several coats after the previous one dries.

That’s it! Your RV will look good as new and the shine will last in harsh weather too.

Zep Floor Polish On RV: Is It Good?

Zep’s floor polishes are preferred by RV owners over conventional wax. It is perfectly suitable for RVs and a better alternative because:

• Serves as a brilliant substitute for standard wax as it is inexpensive.
• It is easily available in your local home depot unlike RV lacquer or regular wax.
• Using this means no elbow grease as it dries quickly.
• Using a few coats of these makes RVs shine as completely new.
• It can survive in the harshest conditions and you will only need to reapply twice a year.

How To Remove Zep Floor Wax From RV – FAQ

Conclusion

Using conventional wax is messy and costly so switching to ZEP WLFF is sensible, especially now that you know how to remove it if mistakenly applied more than required.

Are we missing out on any other useful tips to remove the excess wax polish? Go ahead and share your thoughts with us in the comments!