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Renegade RV · 10-30-2018, 11:20 AM

I realize this probably belongs in another thread but want to hear from Renegade owners.

What are you doing to maintain and protect your roof. I have heard a lot about using 303 Protectant and I use it religiously on the upholstery in our boat. After 10 years it still looks like brand new. But it does seem to leave a bit of an oily feel that I’m not sure is good for the roof.

Ziggy8321 · 10-30-2018, 03:17 PM

We have fiberglass roofs and they don't require any maintenance. BUT, if you insist on working rather than relaxing, treat it like a fiberglass boat with gel coat and just keep it clean or wax it if you want to ice skate.

Actually, just keeping it clean and free of debris is probably the best thing you can do besides keeping it inside when not in use.

Renegade RV · 10-30-2018, 03:22 PM

One less thing to do. I like that.

SSTuner · 10-31-2018, 02:09 AM

Like it was mentioned, treat our fiberglass roof as if it were a boat hull. Inspection of all seams and sealant is very crucial in maintaining a leak free unit.

RonLC · 10-31-2018, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy8321

We have fiberglass roofs and they don't require any maintenance. BUT, if you insist on working rather than relaxing, treat it like a fiberglass boat with gel coat and just keep it clean or wax it if you want to ice skate.

Actually, just keeping it clean and free of debris is probably the best thing you can do besides keeping it inside when not in use.

Ziggy, as a long time owner of gel coated boats I would like to take one small exception of what you said.

You would treat it the opposite of gel coat since our Renegades are painted. Gel coat is very porous and paint is not. As gel coat ages it needs frequent compounding and waxing to full the pores thus making the surface shiny again...until the wax wears off. Even more so for dark gel coat.

I would treat the coach surface just as I would treat the surface of a new car....keep it clean and if you want extra shine a good coat of quality non abrasive wax,

Ziggy8321 · 10-31-2018, 06:11 AM

Ron,

I won't swear to it, but I believe the roof is just raw Azdel and unpainted gelcoat. It doesn't make sense for Renegade to paint and clear coat the roof due to the cost and little return.

In any case, I don't do anything but try to keep it fairly clean when it gets washed.

Anyone talking to Renegade service/Woody etc might ask about the roof and let us know for sure.

RonLC · 10-31-2018, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziggy8321

Ron,
I won't swear to it, but I believe the roof is just raw Azdel and unpainted gelcoat. It doesn't make sense for Renegade to paint and clear coat the roof due to the cost and little return.

Interesting. It could be palm fronds for all I know. I have not been up there or driven it 50 miles since I closed.

I will look forward to finding out.

Thanks

RonLC · 11-04-2018, 03:18 PM

I brought it over to my condo to load for a trip and saw the top from the 4th floor.

It is white and looks like the kind of roof that will need cared for like the other ones with white rubber roofs. Sure was not full body paint and did not look like any gel coat that I have seen...but I have not seen all gel coats.