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Do you wax your fiberglass roof?

steved28
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Just wondering if there are any restrictions, or better solutions, for the roof.
2019 Winnebago Sunstar LX 35F
2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sahara
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MRUSA
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I wash it and use 303 Aerospace Protectant once a year.
Marc, Wellington FL
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tropical36
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steved28 wrote:
Just wondering if there are any restrictions, or better solutions, for the roof.

After cleaning with soap and water, using a long handled brush, we've found that if you don't apply some kind of floor polish, you'll have streaks coming over the sides, before long.
As for it being slick, just be careful, like said and not like it's used as a dance floor for everyday living.
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JoeH
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I wax ours 2x a year. First time I used a paste wax, but it was a real pain on the non-skid areas molded into the fiberglas. After that first time, I went to a spray wax. I use Optimum which has a UV inhibitor . Easy spray on,no buffing. Only takes a few minutes to do the entire roof.
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olfarmer
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I have waxed the fiberglass roof on our last 2 MHs. I think it really helps protect them plus reduces the black streaks on the sides that come from a dirty roof. That being said I am aging and may not be up to waxing many more times, but I do try to keep the roof clean to prevent black streaks on the side walls!
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steved28
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Mile High wrote:
No different than a boat - of course you wax it. Just know what you are walking on and wear the right shoes.

The Winnebago roof is not painted, just Gelcoat so use a good marine wax, not automotive.


I was thinking along those lines too. I owned a few glass boats and always waxed them, never slipped off them. But good tip on the marine wax, had not thought of that.

Thanks to all who responded, I will be careful (and wear my boat shoes)
2019 Winnebago Sunstar LX 35F
2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sahara

Mile_High
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No different than a boat - of course you wax it. Just know what you are walking on and wear the right shoes.

The Winnebago roof is not painted, just Gelcoat so use a good marine wax, not automotive.
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jplante4
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zigzagrv wrote:
I just clean it with soap and water and then put on a coat of Mop-N-Glo yearly.


X2, except I did 2 coats of Mop 'n Glo this year and it lasted all season. No white streaks down the sides at all.
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FIRE_UP
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steved28 wrote:
Just wondering if there are any restrictions, or better solutions, for the roof.


steve,
Yep, waxed it a couple of times in the 7.5 years of ownership. OF COURSE it's going to be a bit slippery WHEN WET up there. Geeeze, it's not rocket science. All you have to do is BE CAREFUL. You're not supposed to be Dancing With the Stars up there, just inspecting, cleaning, checking, caulking or whatever the purpose is for being up there.

It's fiberglass and as such, in the sun, will deteriorate and oxidise. So, some cleaning, and protecting IS NECESSARY on occasion. I'm not a fan of floor wax on any part of a motor home, but, to each his own. When we got ours, the roof was in fair shape. So, a good washing with a good dish soap and water and some cleanser to get any and all oxidation off.

Then, out came the Dewalt buffer. Not the cheapie type you get at Autozone, it's the one the pros use. And I used machine rubbing and polishing compound. Once that was all done, then out came KIT car wax. The whole process took me about two days. But it was well, well worth it. That roof has been in great shape now for over 5 years. It's about time to do it again. Winter is upon us in AZ and I can do many projects, that being one of them.
Scott

Below is the result of as stated, about 1.5-2 days, with plenty of breaks. You can see the reflection of the tubing for the drive-under cover in them.
Scott





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doxiemom11
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We don't wax ours. Just clean it. DH walks up there.

wa8yxm
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I do not favor waxing roof's on motor homes.. WHY.

Well one of us is going to have to walk around up there. and waxed surfaces can be slippery. espically when wet. and 12 feet means you hit the ground at. as I recall about 18 miles per hour (may be off a bit on that)

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Ivylog
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Wash it with dawn and do not wax..:do not need to slide off it.
This post is my opinion (free advice). It is not intended to influence anyone's judgment nor do I advocate anyone do what I propose.
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T18skyguy
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I hose mine down to get the heavy dirt off. Then I use a soft brush with a little Dawn dish detergent in it. If there is a special protectent that is advised, I would be interested in hearing that.
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zigzagrv
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I just clean it with soap and water and then put on a coat of Mop-N-Glo yearly.

Ron



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