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Arby49 · 07-23-2017, 07:40 PM

I have a 2008 Monaco Dynasty that is in need of a roof cleaning. It has been sitting under oak trees for a few weeks, so has gotten really dirty. Suggestions on cleaning materials?

Bob_C · 07-23-2017, 08:02 PM

If waxed , not the roof, don't use dish washing soap....if not waxed, Dawn and a hand brush........ a little labor, but worth the results......car wash soap if waxed

soonerdave · 07-23-2017, 08:08 PM

Simple Green is one of the best roof cleaners I've found. Works good and available just about everywhere.

Arby49 · 07-23-2017, 08:18 PM

I'm fairly sure that it is not waxed as it appears to be a rubber substance. I'm also curious if simple green will damage the paint on the sides?

Spk64 · 07-23-2017, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Arby49

I'm fairly sure that it is not waxed as it appears to be a rubber substance. I'm also curious if simple green will damage the paint on the sides?

I try to only use the soap I use on my painted sides for normal roof cleaning. When I had to use something stronger to get the roof looking good. I did so with couple buckets, small area and rinsing with second bucket and rags as I went to avoid having it run down on the sides.

You might try a small area with something mild like used on sides and see how difficult it will be to clean before breaking out the harsher chemicals.

Bob_C · 07-23-2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Arby49

I'm fairly sure that it is not waxed as it appears to be a rubber substance. I'm also curious if simple green will damage the paint on the sides?

If the sides of your RV was what I was say'n........dish soap removes wax...

Tetonchief · 07-23-2017, 08:40 PM

Beast Wash by Wade Maid. Check out their videos. Great products!

soonerdave · 07-23-2017, 09:22 PM

Simple Green won't harm the paint, I use it on the paint to get stubborn black streaks off, have for years.

Arby49 · 07-23-2017, 09:36 PM

Thanks everyone for replying. Not sure what I will do, but probably won't do anything until it cools off. 100 degrees ambient is a tad hot for a guy that gets dizzy when overheated.

veraken · 07-24-2017, 05:14 AM

I use a products by Aero Cosmetics and am very happy with them.

Following is an article in Motorhome Magazine on their products.

Dry Cleaning

What I really like is that I don't have to do it all at one time nor pre wash MH. When I get tired, or it gets hot, I stop. When at a campground, and have some time, I do some.

smlranger · 07-24-2017, 05:39 AM

My roof is gelcoated fiberglass. I had to park mine under trees for years until I moved the coach to a covered storage facility.

I used Turtle Wax Zip Wash n Wax with a cup of bleach added to the bucket (3 gallons or so of liquid. It got the crud off well. Used long handle truck wash brush.

I did not worry about the solution running down the sides since I always washed the coach after doing the roof.