Magic Eraser on EPDM Roof
Is it safe to use a MagicEraser Mop on an EPDM roof or will this be harmful to it? tks
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DutchmenSport wrote:ScottG wrote:downtheroad wrote:
Never could figure why a sparkling white roof was so important.
If it doesn't leak, it's doing its job.
And the more you wash away that protective white coating, the shorter the roofs life.
That's exactly why you use RV roof conditioner.
Sorry, slapping on some CHEMICAL CONCOCTION will not "extend" the life of a RV roof, period.
Snake oil at best and at worst leaches a bunch of chemicals down the side of your trailer and on to the ground.
RV roofs ARE "designed" to SHED a microscopic layers ALL THE TIME, they have a DESIGNED LIFETIME of 12-15yrs before needing to be replaced. By that time the white layer will have worn off in places and the black layer will be showing through.
Pretty much any "conditioner" you put on the roof WILL have WASHED OFF at the FIRST rain.. Those conditioners as you put it are typically WATER BASED or SILICONE BASED, cannot be OIL BASED.
Best thing to do is to READ THE ROOF MANUFACTURERS CARE INSTRUCTIONS.. MOST will tell you to NOT use "conditioners"..
As far as black streaks goes, EVERY ROOF I HAVE HAD DOES THIS including vinyl, rubber, fiberglass, aluminum.. Just wash the trailer sides more often and it is much easier to remove.
