spray coat the awning

[CodyClassB]

Hi everyone,

My awning is a few years old. I am planing to spray with the top with Flexible Rubber Sealant (see the link below) . I think it will make is nicer and provide better protection for the rest of the awning . The only concern I have is that flexible rubber may attract dirt. If you look at the top of the RV where Sealant is used, it collects a lot of dirt. Is it safe to spray the awning with this Flexible Rubber Sealant ? Do you suggest other products ?


http://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-267970-12-Ounce-Flexible-Sealant/dp/B00ALXCAFE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&q...

thanks

[beachcomber_1]

Product got hard and brittle on me for my project after extended sunlight.

[emaav]

They make a clear version of this too.

[Gjac]

darsben wrote:

CodyClassB wrote:
Hi darsben ,

Did you use the same product or a different product ? does this spray sealant attract dirt like Roof Lap Sealant ?

darsben wrote:
I sprayed the top six inches of my awning as it was developing pin holes. That was over a year ago. So far no problems still stuck firmly to awning material. I do not see why it would stick together.

Same product you plan to use.

The PO had scraped the awning on tree branches before I bought the MH. I used this same product about 7 years ago. The first several years it looked good it has since turned darker like the roof. If I were to do it again I would mask of the first 6-8 ins and spray several very light coats for coverage. Where I resprayed to make it white again it has cracked on the edges. My recommendation is to use it once and resist the urge to respray to keep it white. It did seal the pin holes.

[darsben]

CodyClassB wrote:
Hi darsben ,

Did you use the same product or a different product ? does this spray sealant attract dirt like Roof Lap Sealant ?

darsben wrote:
I sprayed the top six inches of my awning as it was developing pin holes. That was over a year ago. So far no problems still stuck firmly to awning material. I do not see why it would stick together.

Same product you plan to use.

[Chopperbob]

I did the part that is exposed with Bus Kote. The Sun was
getting to it. Works great! Awning tape is junk.
Its elastamerik, reflective and inexpensive.
Same stuff I used on my roof.
Bob

[CodyClassB]

Hi darsben ,

Did you use the same product or a different product ? does this spray sealant attract dirt like Roof Lap Sealant ?

darsben wrote:
I sprayed the top six inches of my awning as it was developing pin holes. That was over a year ago. So far no problems still stuck firmly to awning material. I do not see why it would stick together.

[is_it_friday_ye]

Maybe this would work? http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/neverwet/neverwet-kit

[darsben]

I sprayed the top six inches of my awning as it was developing pin holes. That was over a year ago. So far no problems still stuck firmly to awning material. I do not see why it would stick together.

[gbopp]

downtheroad wrote:
I'd be running a couple of tests on this idea BEFORE I applied it to my awning...I think you are asking for trouble.

Not so sure that once you spray it on you will ever be able to unroll your awning again.

Exactly. I'm thinking the whole thing will stick together.

[dave17352]

Looks dicey but who knows maybe would work great but I doubt it. As others have said you better do some testing first.

[downtheroad]

I'd be running a couple of tests on this idea BEFORE I applied it to my awning...I think you are asking for trouble.

Not so sure that once you spray it on you will ever be able to unroll your awning again.

[brirene]

My thoughts would be that either a) it will not stick to the awning due to the coating that is already on it, or b) it will stick to itself when you roll it up and create a sticky mess. I get where you're going but wonder if something like a dry lube might be better. Your best bet might be just a good cleaning with Simple Green and a brush. Not sure I would want to put anything on it. Jmho.