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suprz
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Jul 20, 2017

Some info for owners of RV's with TPO roofs

So far, per speaking with Kathy at Dicor, Dicor 2 step epdm coating is compatible with a TPO roof membrane, as long as the activator/cleaner is used first.

Per a phone call to Hengs roof coatings... It is NOT compatible with TPO roofs. (my local RV dealership/repair facility parts dept told me that it was....) More to come

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  • I am still leaning towards the roof coating from Superior RV roof coatings. When I factor in all the peripherals (2 bottles of activator/cleaner for the Dicor ) and the fact that it doesn't do well in ponding/standing water, and she stressed that it was a "acrylic coating" while the Superior roof product is a one part, and isnt susceptible to moisture even before it has set up, and you don't have to get the second coat on within hours of the first coat, along with other things I think are better. Makes the 40.00 difference in price a minor detail
  • What part of dicor lady say do not use. "So far, per speaking with Kathy at Dicor, Dicor 2 step epdm coating is compatible with a TPO roof membrane, as long as the activator/cleaner is used first. "

    She stated "as long as the activator/cleaner is used first".
  • KoolSeal products are not compatible with TPO roofs.
  • otrfun wrote:
    Have you considered using Alpha System #1021 (self leveling) or #1010 (non-sag) roof sealant? These are compatible with TPO roofs. I purchased several tubes at Camping World.


    The Dicor lap sealant works fine with the TPO roof, I'm just trying to get some info on the coatings for the entire roof
  • Just talked to ProGuard roof coatings. Their coatings are compatible with TPO roofs also. No activator needed, they suggested that the TPO roof be "abbrated" or slightly scuffed, before coating
  • Grand Design uses an Alpha System roof, so I bought Alpha System caulk. There's some question if regular Dicor can be used but the 2-step Dicor is supposedly OK.
  • Have you considered using Alpha System #1021 (self leveling) or #1010 (non-sag) roof sealant? These are compatible with TPO roofs. I purchased several tubes at Camping World.
  • Bumpyroad wrote:
    lets see, dicor lady says dicor is usable?
    seems "obvious" to me.
    bumpy


    Well yes, but I am now on a quest to contact as many manufacturers as I can just so the folks with TPO roofs have some sort of info.

    Superior RV Roof coatings state that their product is compatible with TPO roofs AND can stand up to standing water. It is a one part coating no prep other than cleaning the roof. Dicor did not have an answer to that when asked about standing water.
  • lets see, dicor lady says dicor is usable?
    seems "obvious" to me.
    bumpy

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