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cannesdo
Explorer
Mar 13, 2017

How to whiten the roof without harming wax job?

I previously used a dilution of bleach which worked great but I recently waxed the exterior and don't really think it would be good to have a bleach solution running down the side. :/. Is there anything that will whiten the roof without harming the wax job?

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  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Mar 13, 2017
    ScottG wrote:
    I've heard Spic and Spam is suggested by the manufacturer and folks report it does a good job.


    Yep and long handle brush and lots of water.
  • jjj's avatar
    jjj
    Explorer
    Mar 13, 2017
    I use protect all rubber roof cleaner and it gets pretty white when I use it and then use protect all rubber roof protector after I clean it and it stays white for several months.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Mar 13, 2017
    Lwiddis wrote:
    My roof is whiter than.... Who cares?


    I haven't washed mine in two or three years because I cant see it and washing doesn't do it any good.
    But I can see keeping it cleaner if it's visible like on some fivers.
  • Oasisbob's avatar
    Oasisbob
    Explorer
    Mar 13, 2017
    Keep the bleach off the roof. It will dry out the rubber before it's time. Just use a soft brush & mild soap that will not hurt the roof or your wax job. I get the logic. Any dirt on the roof goes down the side.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Mar 13, 2017
    I've heard Spic and Spam is suggested by the manufacturer and folks report it does a good job.
  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    Mar 13, 2017
    Easiest is to simply use a mild detergent and a medium-stiff brush to scrub it. Now, if the roof is showing its age, the white coating may be flaking off to show the darker membrane.

    Lyle

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