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05-16-2011, 09:50 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Boynton Beach, Fl
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Should I wax the roof?
We are the new owners of a "05" Winnebago Aspect. It has a fiberglass roof & we would like to know if anyone waxes the roof. This is the first fiberglass roof we have had & don't know if it should be waxed or not. Would appreciate any advice you can give. Thanks.
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05-16-2011, 12:14 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: Home on the hill in Georgia
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A lot of people here use an annual coating of mop-n-glow. I just tried it last month and am really pleased with how it looks. I will continue to watch for a while but a lot of folks swear by it.
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05-16-2011, 12:38 PM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Federal Way, Wa.
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Hey I like the Mop and Glow idea---I'll give it a try and see how she goes. I wax mine---basically once per year---on my hands and knees!!!!! It always looks like it needs it even though I cover my rig in storage.
I'm glad I do it and my roof looks fine after nine years as does the coach which gets waxed by me at least once per year.
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05-16-2011, 01:22 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: Boynton Beach, Fl
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Thanks for the suggestions. Sounds fairly easy. Afterwards we plan on the 303 spray. In FL we need some protection from the uv rays.
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05-16-2011, 05:02 PM
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Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2009
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I have a rubber roof but my concern with waxing is I have to walk around up there from time to time and frankly I'd rather not slip off. It's the one part I do NOT wax.
(In fact I was up there today.. Routine spring cleaning of the air conditioners, nothing special though one of 'em did take a bit more cleaning due to some bult up crud on the fan itself.. One screwdriver, One brush, One pair of pliars, job done.
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05-16-2011, 05:34 PM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Caution is the by-word when on the roof. Every time I go there I am particularly mindful of every step and concentrate. That's why the mop and glow suggestion resonates with me---with a mop you ccould stay centered on the roof and get the job done.
Good you brought that up.
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05-16-2011, 05:48 PM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club Nor'easters Club
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island
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I have been using gel gloss, works great, but, it's a lot of work. I like the mop and glo idea.
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05-16-2011, 05:48 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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All I have ever done for the roof is to scrub it with Spic-N-Span or Simple Green, once or twice a year as well as check for leaks and reseal as needed. I do not care if it shines, no one sees it but birds and rigs taller than us.
Ken
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05-16-2011, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Coastal Campers
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Location: Marathon, Florida
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Mop & Glow on our fiberglass roof. Clean it first and let it dry. It keeps the black streaks that run down the sides at bay for a while.
Yes use extreme caution anytime you are up there but more so after applying any wax type stuff. Start at the front and work your way back to the ladder of course.
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05-16-2011, 05:57 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club
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Wax on Wax off
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05-17-2011, 09:02 AM
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Senior Member
Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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I will add, If (Actually WHEN) I get around to finishing my ham radio install on this house I'll have a luggage rail or goat rail on each edge of the roof.. I have one now on the driver's side.. Ok, so it's not really a luggage rail, it's about a 45 foot "long wire" antenna" (the other side will be 10 15 and 20 meter dipoles housed in PVC) but it does let you know when you are close to the edge.
But that is my rig.
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05-17-2011, 11:26 AM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TXiceman
All I have ever done for the roof is to scrub it with Spic-N-Span or Simple Green, once or twice a year as well as check for leaks and reseal as needed. I do not care if it shines, no one sees it but birds and rigs taller than us.
Ken
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This little roof of mine I'm gonna let it shine--------
Sure thing ---I think I'm preventing oxidation--but that's just me. I have a friend that still cannot get over the fact that I WAX MY ROOF------WHY? he says and laughs. (with friends like that-----)
Besides the birds in my cul d sac talk and my neighbor can see my roof from his bathroom window----he's on the Homeowners board.
So maybe your roof will last 50 years; mine 55-------who knows?
Now is it potato or potahto---I forget?
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03 Dolphin LX 6355, Workhorse W22, 8.1 vortec, 04 CR-V, Blue Ox, Brake Pro----Norm, Barb and
Doc(He's a PhD)
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05-17-2011, 12:00 PM
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Senior Member
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We always have our roof waxed when we get the coach waxed in Mexico. If you park under trees and in humid climate the mold grows and it's much easier to clean if it's waxed once a year. In Mexico I paid them $100 to wash and hand paste wax the coach, roof, car, and motor cycle.
Michael
2005 Dutch Star 40' 4 slide
2005 BMW K1200LT on lift
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
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05-17-2011, 12:31 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Texas Boomers Club
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Location: Denmark and Spain
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I always wax the roof - especially just before going into storage. I have no idea if this will make my roof stay "healthier" than if i didn't, but I sure hope so. Also - it keeps me out of the local bars for the day
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