Remove Fiberglass Truck Roof
Depending on the condition of the roof it could take one two or even three attempts to fully remove the grime.
Remove fiberglass truck roof. Skip the metal grinding wheel. Clean the work area with grease remover. Use non chlorinated non hydrocarbon brake clean the key to using this product is not to spray it directly onto the epdm roof. Spray it on a clean rag and then wipe it over the old sealant to remove any remaining caulk left behind by your scraper.
Thoroughly wet the fiberglass roof using a hose end nozzle and spray a small area with the cleaner of your choice. Use a fiberglass reinforced body filler for holes and depressions left over after digging out the rust. Aa racks model adx32 c aluminum 2 bar 60 universal drilling truck camper roof rack with ladder stopper sandy black. Having said that fiberglass rv roofs require less maintenance than rubber rv roofs which makes them preferable for some campers.
You can whip up your own basic cleaner by combining one quart of bleach one gallon of water and cup 60ml of trisodium phosphate tsp. Vantech universal pickup topper m1000 ladder rack w 60 bar steel black. Using the long handle scrub brush begin working the brush and soapy water on the surface. It will remove too much undamaged metal.
In this video i remove the electrical wiring in the box and completed demolition of the box which included. 4 7 out of 5 stars 128. Fiberglass this type of rv roof is hard to the touch and is a bit more rare than a rubber rv roof because the material adds cost and weight to the rv. Remove any loose curled or flakey bits you find in your old seal.
Allow it to cure completely. Only 14 left in stock order soon. Unlike a rubber roof you can remove the old sealer on a fiberglass roof without causing any damage and in fact it is important that you do so in the areas that look questionable. Bug and tar removers safe for fiberglass can be purchased at any auto parts store or an rv supply warehouse.
The hand scraper is a common tool that you can buy at your local hardware store. Removing the fiberglass roof and cutting the side walls down to the height i need. Apply a bug and tar remover formulated for fiberglass to any of the areas affected by bugs tree sap or white or black streaks caused by roof oxidation.