Restoring EPDM roof for first time

That's a lot of great info everyone, thanks so much. I feel a lot more comfortable moving forward with the restoration. I decided to use the mineral spirits only on a rag to wipe on the caulking to get off the tough on grime for which the eternabond can adhere to better.

But I'm not touching the epdm roof with no petroleum distillate at all, not even a damp mineral spirit rag. Although the website that sells my liquid rubber says to use acetone as a conditioner on the roof?? I guess it drys quickly, surprised by this?? I'm thinking just a good scrub with a brush and mild detergent is good for me and rinse it completely with warm water.

gbopp, very helpful reply, thank you. I like that idea with a 2 inch strip along the rain gutter to stop little leaks in behind there too. I hope I have enough 4 inch eternabond tape to do everything. I don't get why the 2 inch eternabond is so expensive, almost the same price as 4 inch tape. Why not just cut the 2 inch tape in half?

Thanks so much for the pics magik, that helps a ton.

- Can I use acetone to condition the EPDM roof since it drys so fast and I don't think it's a petroleum-derivative??

- Where can I buy a primer for the roof? I need to do the job this weekend so I hope I can get it from home depot or something.

- How do I apply the Denatured alcohol to clean the epdm roof? With a spray bottle? or put it on a rag? Should I use this to clean the epdm roof? This seems like the best product to condition the roof and allow for the best adhesion of the liquid rubber.

I have to start this job tomorrow so Just need to know the best way to get this liquid rubber to adhere good to the roof and not peel.

Thanks so much