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Baja_Man's avatar
Baja_Man
Explorer
Oct 30, 2015

What to use to clean/prepare EPDM roof for Eternabond tape?

Getting ready to use some Eternabond tape and wanted to know what to use to use to clean and prepare area where tape will be placed.

According to Eternabond, they recommend acetone or laquer thinner to clean roof. I have read that any product containing petroleum distillates is NOT to be used with EPDM rubber roofs.

So, with that being said, I am confused as far as what to use to clean the area where tape will be used.

Thanks
  • philh's avatar
    philh
    Explorer II
    Nov 02, 2015
    I talked to their tech support... They recommended Acetone.

    It was emphasized several times in the call to ROLL the patch/tape after application as the rolling force activates the adhesive.
  • Halmfamily's avatar
    Halmfamily
    Explorer
    Oct 30, 2015
    wilber1 wrote:
    I've used acetone and it worked well.


    X2

    Make sure you use roller to apply the tape.
  • tvman44's avatar
    tvman44
    Explorer
    Oct 30, 2015
    Don't pour the solvent on the roof, wet a rag with it and start rubbing immediately as it evaporates rather quickly. I have used both with success. :)
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Oct 30, 2015
    I have used laquer thinner and acetone, at different times, to clean the rubber roof of our 96 Southwind before applying Eternabond.

    The tape holds well and I have had no problems from the cleaners.

    Be sure to use a roller when applying the Eternabond.

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