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12-14-2021, 03:03 PM
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Stain on ceiling of Dutch Star.
I was having a restful evening in my 2001 Newmar Dutch Star...
My better half said "What is that stain around the vent"???
It is dry & may have come from the AC, will check that later...
My question is what do I use to remove the stain?_____
Would Dawn be the way or does anyone have experience doing this?
I have the fabric ceiling...
Thanks in advance.
Bob & Kathy
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12-14-2021, 03:36 PM
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Can you post a picture?
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12-14-2021, 03:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pasdad1
Can you post a picture?
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Right under my front A/C...
Bob
Having trouble with picture... :(
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Lugoff, SC
KE5FTF...Bob & Kathy
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12-14-2021, 03:59 PM
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Note, haven't been running the AC or heat pump at all for over a month...
Bob
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12-14-2021, 04:04 PM
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I would try some hydrogen peroxide in a small spot and then let it dry to see the result. Hydrogen peroxide will whiten fabrics and carpets stains.
Disclaimer: I am not a professional at stain removal, but I stayed in a holiday inn express- lol
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12-14-2021, 07:16 PM
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Folex stain remover has been reported to work these stains as well as blot with bleach water or oxyclean. Sure looks like water stain . Water could follow the duct hose or maybe it was sweating/condensing on duct.
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12-14-2021, 07:20 PM
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I am using the hydrogen peroxide & the stain is better...
Mixed a little Dawn with the hydrogen peroxide sprayer...
Thanks for all your help....
Need to get up on the roof & stop the leak... ugh... :(
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Lugoff, SC
KE5FTF...Bob & Kathy
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12-15-2021, 05:37 AM
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x2 on Folex.
Had multiple stains on the fabric ceiling of a houseboat. Spray it until it is wet with Folex, then use a wet vacuum on it.
You can get Folex at Home Depot
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12-15-2021, 07:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bentjm
x2 on Folex.
Had multiple stains on the fabric ceiling of a houseboat. Spray it until it is wet with Folex, then use a wet vacuum on it.
You can get Folex at Home Depot
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Thanks,
Lowes has a quart of Folex for $5.98 
Bob
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12-15-2021, 07:32 AM
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Had a fabric ceiling on our last coach that had a water stain by the bath skylight.
I used this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00069QMT8...v_ov_lig_dp_it
and it did what i needed. Trick is not to soak as stain will re appear, lightly dampen and dab dry.
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12-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Ordered a Seal Kit...
Leak comes from a hard rain & not running the AC...
I don't have the cowling on the ceiling so need to pull AC to be able to install the new seal...
Any hints would be helpful...
I am afraid of damaging the roof membrane if I tilt the AC on its side to install the seal... Guess I could roll it on a thick rug though..
Bob
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12-21-2021, 06:33 PM
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yep, use a rug
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12-21-2021, 06:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bmaintz8
Ordered a Seal Kit...
Leak comes from a hard rain & not running the AC...
I don't have the cowling on the ceiling so need to pull AC to be able to install the new seal...
Any hints would be helpful...
I am afraid of damaging the roof membrane if I tilt the AC on its side to install the seal... Guess I could roll it on a thick rug though..
Bob
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You may want to check with Newmar on the gasket most use a special gasket.
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12-21-2021, 06:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Spk64
You may want to check with Newmar on the gasket most use a special gasket.
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Gasket is a 14" by 14" inside, but will give Newmar a call...
Thanks,
Bob
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