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D_and_A_plus_6's avatar
D_and_A_plus_6
Explorer
Nov 02, 2018

Getting roof White Again??

Got a 2nd TT, and roof wasn't been cleaned for several years and was pretty dirty almost black. I realize its not recommended, but took it to a car wash and between spray wand and soap brush, I was able to make it look better. Besides lots of Elbow Grease, any ideas of getting it whiter before I use the Thetford Rubber Roof Cleaner Condictioner? Thanks

13 Replies

  • D_and_A_plus_6's avatar
    D_and_A_plus_6
    Explorer
    Nov 05, 2018
    Main reason I'd like it whiter/clean to reduce the black streaks doing down the side of the TT.

    Thanks for all the info.
  • spoon059's avatar
    spoon059
    Explorer II
    Nov 04, 2018
    wanderingbob wrote:
    Why do you want it white he asked . If you spend any time in the south you would know !

    Fairly certain there is little difference between dirty gray and crisp white in regards to heat. Cleaning it isn't going to give you enough of a difference to justify the job.
  • wanderingbob's avatar
    wanderingbob
    Explorer II
    Nov 04, 2018
    Why do you want it white he asked . If you spend any time in the south you would know !
  • bid_time's avatar
    bid_time
    Nomad III
    Nov 04, 2018
    The cleaner conditioner should finish the cleaning you are looking for.
  • spoon059's avatar
    spoon059
    Explorer II
    Nov 04, 2018
    Why do you want it to be white? Why do you want to put conditioner on it?

    It needs neither.
  • beemerphile1's avatar
    beemerphile1
    Explorer
    Nov 03, 2018
    Quite possibly your roof is black with a thin coating of white. Keep scrubbing and it will only get worse.
  • Dennis12's avatar
    Dennis12
    Explorer
    Nov 02, 2018
    The only answer to your question is MAGIC ERASER. Get the regular not the kitchen ones with dawn in them. You will be surprised how little work, with no effort. My motor home is 24' and i used 6 of them. Took me about 1/2 hr. Gaurenteed you will be satisfied. Pm me if you use them, you will thank me.
  • chast's avatar
    chast
    Explorer II
    Nov 02, 2018
    Agree on the bleach. Make a strong bleach solution, spray on with a tank sprayer and let it sit for 10-15 minutes then hose off. I also like 30 seconds cleaner to remove mold, mildew and stains. The same company makes Spray and walk away which works over time.
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Nov 02, 2018
    X2 on the bleach. Don't let any straight bleach get on the roof as it will leave greenish blue streaks. I use awesome and bleach.
  • wildtoad's avatar
    wildtoad
    Explorer II
    Nov 02, 2018
    Put some Dawn or other soap in a yard sprayer along with a few cups of bleach. Spray it liberally on the roof and using a medium stiff brush clean the roof. Let it set for 20-15 minutes so the bleach can work on the mold and mildew. Reapply for tough areas or areas you may have missed. If it doesn’t come white, at least you know it’s clean.

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