Exterior maintenance

[Stan Simpson]

Two springs ago, I cleaned the roof by hand with a scrub brush and cleaner. Then I painted it with Rustoleum Top Side Marine Deck paint. No streaks since, and we have been in the Midwest humidity, Arizona desert, and Rocky Mountains. No more  oxidation streaks running down the side.

There weren't any when the 8 inches of snow melted off the roof a couple of weeks ago, either.

[Steve Huber Co-Admin]

Mike,
Why would you consider painting the roof a color matching the coach? The only ones who can see it are birds,  folks on bridges or looking out of 2nd story+ windows. 
Steve

[Lee Welbanks]

Steve, How much Top Deck would it take to paint the top of a 44' coach? I haven't found it in any size larger than a qt and it states that it will cover 100 sqft. I figure the top of the coach is around 350 sqft, one coat or two?

[Steve Huber Co-Admin]

Less than 2 qts to give it 2 coats. First coat will look a bit rough but final coat results is a smooth finish. See "Roof Maintenance" in the Common Problems on the BAC web site for a complete write-up/instructions.  https://beaveramb.org/acadp_listings/protecting-your-rvs-roof-rv-roof-coating/

[Dan Murphy]

I followed the instructions in Steve Hubers post 2 yrs ago and I was very pleased.

[Mike Tomas]

So how long does this Rust-Oleum Top Coat application suppose to last once applied before considering reapplication?

[Lee Welbanks]

Less than 2 qts to give it 2 coats. First coat will look a bit rough but final coat results is a smooth finish. See "Roof Maintenance" in the Common Problems on the BAC web site for a complete write-up/instructions.  https://beaveramb.org/acadp_listings/protecting-your-rvs-roof-rv-roof-coating/

Steve, thanks for the info and the write up on coating your roof. Next on the list of todo's

[Gerald Farris]

Mike,
If you are talking about the time between the first and second coats, one day is sufficient. However, if you are asking how long you should expect the paint to last, I have seen a roof paint job that was 6 years old and it looked new. So how long will it last, I would expect at least 10 years if the roof is properly cleaned.

Gerald 

[Lee Welbanks]

I took the advise of the experts here in the forum and painted to top of the Patriot Thunder. Pressure washed, and scrubbed it from front to rear with a stiff brush, let it dry for a day and masked off the edges and rolled on two coats of Top Deck, down right amazing how nice it looks, should solve the milky run off problem.
So now on to the rest of the coach which is now a streaked mess from cleaning the roof. Was going wash it with water and car wash but thought I would try doing the job with the Aero Cosmetics Wash/Wax product. This stuff is with out a doubt the best bar none waterless clean and wax I have ever used and I went through few. If you follow their instructions it is fast and easy and leaves a really nice waxed finish. I did the whole coach in a day without working too hard. Does a great job on glass and the wheels.
Another plus is a gallon is cheaper than what I had been using Amazon has it for $28 per gallon compared to about $50 for what I was using.
Give it a try I believe you will be happy with the results.
https://www.amazon.com/Aero-Cosmetics-Waterless-Aircraft-Guaranteed/dp/B003WM9RZW/ref=pd_day0_hl_263_6/144-4948465-7218166?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003WM9RZW&pd_rd_r=ac0a68c1-57f8-11e9-9cc9-7768f6408781&pd_rd_w=VqVF7&pd_rd_wg=uOByR&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=FB88XDYAYK0XWBJYE9MM&psc=1&refRID=FB88XDYAYK0XWBJYE9MM

[Keith Moffett]

Lee, can you post a pic of the wax like finish?  I was looking at F11 but it is way more expensive.  I would like to compare.  there are videos on you tube of F11.   If you had a moment to look at their result, your opinion would help.
TIA

[Doug Allman]

I am also looking at F11 so would like to see pics.

I have the Aero dry wash kit, have used when coach is basically quite clean, never when it is dirty as I always wet wash at that point. It takes some nack to get the dry wash to look really good and one is that you cannot use too much or it will streak. That is a real challenge to keep pad with enough fluid on so you are not rubbing with dry surface but not too much so it streaks. Not totally convinced it is what I want to do long term even though it says it will build up a sheen after numerous washings.

I like what i hear about F11 but have never used.

[Bill Lampkin]

There is a U Tube video on absolutely everything! Here is a side-by-side comparison of F11 and two other products.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBCGgUgvYs0

[Keith Moffett]

Bill, that video seems a fair representation.  So many testimonials seem too good to be true.  More over the word here  on the forum carrie's the most weight so the Solution seems the best liked.  I dont expect miracles but sure would like to protect the finish that remains.

[Bill Lampkin]

I'm with the Wash Wax All group, and you get an upper body workout at the same time!

[Lee Welbanks]

Keith, Attached a pic of the side of slide, the whole coach was cleaned with Aero Wash/Wax nothing else. For the price of a gallon and some microfiber clothes you can't go wrong.
I use a bucket full of clean water and two clothes, get one damp, spray on the Aero wipe with the damp cloth then with the dry one. When the damp/wet one gets dirty rinse it out with the clean water and repeat, and repeat and repeat, you get the idea. I used it one everything except the tires.
Give it a try, I also use it on the car and the Yamaha ATV.