How to whiten the roof without harming wax job?

[cannesdo]

I previously used a dilution of bleach which worked great but I recently waxed the exterior and don't really think it would be good to have a bleach solution running down the side. :/. Is there anything that will whiten the roof without harming the wax job?

[FLY_4_FUN]

The primary reason I wash my roof with gently soap yearly in the spring is to get a good look at its condition. I inspect the caulking, vents, a/c shroud, wineguard antennae and all the other potential leak areas. Also a good time to treat the slide out seals that cant be reached from the ground. For sure be cautious on a wet/soapy roof and ensure your roof can take weight as per manufacturer.

Daryll

[Dtank]

ScottG wrote:
I've heard Spic and Spam is suggested by the manufacturer and folks report it does a good job.

Spic and SPAM ??..:@

If you can stand the stuff - eat the spam - and stick with mild dish soap solution - black spots mean it's time to re-coat the roof.

NO bleach!

Google EDPM roof care info, etc.

:C

[Veebyes]

Dish detergents strip wax. Look for automotive soaps that do not. Meguires, in the pink bottle does not. Good stuff. About a cap full in the bucket is enough.

Start with the roof. Give it one of the roof conditioners or something like 303 afterwards. Keeps the black streaks to a minimum.

[JIMNLIN]

All detergents will strip wax.
I don't know of any product that will clean or whiten the roof per the roof material mfg recommendation that doesn't take the wax off the sides of a trailer when its rinsed off.

My '97 5er with a 32' roof surface has been washed just once many years ago to remove oak tree sap. This roof can't be seen down the road or up close like some roofs.

[drfife]

cpaulsen wrote:
Dawn dish soap...long handle brush and water.

Dawn is a great cleaner, but it will strip wax.

[dewey02]

garyp4951 wrote:
I would think spam would make it greasy. lol

Yes, but we all know that you can open a can of Spam and toss it on the counter for 3 months and it will last forever and still be edible.

So perhaps putting Spam on your roof is better than RV Armour and will make your roof last forever.

[cpaulsen]

Dawn dish soap...long handle brush and water.

[ScottG]

garyp4951 wrote:
I would think spam would make it greasy. lol

:B

[garyp4951]

I would think spam would make it greasy. lol

[ford_truck_guy]

Me Again wrote:

ScottG wrote:
I've heard Spic and Spam is suggested by the manufacturer and folks report it does a good job.

Yep and long handle brush and lots of water.

^^^ what they said, Spic and Span with TONS of water... then wash the trailer

[Me_Again]

ScottG wrote:
I've heard Spic and Spam is suggested by the manufacturer and folks report it does a good job.

Yep and long handle brush and lots of water.

[jjj]

I use protect all rubber roof cleaner and it gets pretty white when I use it and then use protect all rubber roof protector after I clean it and it stays white for several months.

[ScottG]

Lwiddis wrote:
My roof is whiter than.... Who cares?

I haven't washed mine in two or three years because I cant see it and washing doesn't do it any good.
But I can see keeping it cleaner if it's visible like on some fivers.

[Lwiddis]

My roof is whiter than.... Who cares?