I have a friend who bought some Thermoshield for his 40' Bedford bus.
He painted it himself using a roller and a lot of luck.(He nearly fell off the roof a few times) Results were actually quite good. His old Bedford has a quite rounded roof line and his main problem was he didn't mask a line to paint down to. He had to use a step ladder to get the levels right along the roof line. He did paint a few coats, Three but only around areas like roof vents. Always prone to leaks. One coat for the rest.
Stuff isn't cheap but he does reckon the stuff cuts down the heat as well. If it's just the fact the paint is newer and whiter and reflects better. I don't know.
I am thinking of getting a quote to airless spray my MH. My biggest problem would be masking up the Solar and the rest of the "Crap" on the roof. Aerials, roof vents etc.
It will be interesting to hear what others have found out refurbishing their MotorHomes.
dragonfly1 said
09:51 AM Sep 15, 2015
Have a look at doing it with liquid rubber depends how bad it is paints on with a brush or roller
Dragonfly1
PeterInSa said
12:51 PM Sep 15, 2015
Re (Have a look at doing it with liquid rubber)
A friend had his tin roof at home sprayed on with a similar solution.
Peter
banjo said
01:11 PM Sep 15, 2015
Got a friend had his US. 5th wheeler done last year, cost over $2k ouch ! and now looks terrible again, he's wishing he had put the money towards a new roof.
These rubber roofs have a limited life, probably more so in our harsh conditions over here in Oz.
Winnebago bodies with these roofs come from the US.
Having said that the products to supposedly refurbish the membrane can be imported easily from Amazon or other suppliers.
Aus-Kiwi said
03:18 PM Sep 15, 2015
The EPDM roof is fine .. It's when it rains it leaves white marks from roof .. Which they say. is normal.. I'm wanting to prevent the white coating paint below plus good maintenance .. There was a link posted some time back of a company in Queensland who does roof maintenance or supplies ? Maybe the $1200 quote from Avida isn't too bad ? I would rather do my own though.. I have half a tin leftover of clear concrete /path sealer.. I'm tempted .. I could use a wax or. fibreglass polish ? But then any paint etc I apply latter won't stick ..
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Tuesday 15th of September 2015 03:35:04 PM
ken thomas said
04:11 PM Sep 15, 2015
I used thermoshield on my van and painted it on with roller
You may need a primer but not sure with fibreglass
cost $100 for a 4 lt tin and $20 for 2 pak primer
Easy to apply and I did at least 3 coats and had left over
Check out the thermoshield web site
I got mine in Dandenong Vic
Ken
JCT said
07:19 PM Sep 15, 2015
I am trying the following:-
(303 Aerospace Protectant
Hi everyone Ive been selling 303 for over 20 years now and it is a great product ..its uses are endless and unlike other protectants it does not have silicone in it so it doesnt make things crack..!!!! )
The above I obtained from www.derek.com.au who had been recommended on various forums.
The 303 referred to is used on space satellites, planes and such.
I have only put one coat on so far and found the 'white marks' have not appeared, having said that my Winnebago Birdsville is just over. 3 years old and I am using it more as a protection than anything else. I am also advised it will reflect a lot of the suns rays. Time will tell but I am happy with it so far.
I would suggest you google 303 and consider it.
I purchased aprox 4ltrs for $96 and used half on the one coat.
After reading a lot of bad reports on the 'rubber roof' I decide to try the prevention maintenance route.
Good luck whatever you decide
Colin
Aus-Kiwi said
11:52 PM Sep 15, 2015
Rally appreciated Colin .. Being rubber type it needs some flex ..
JCT said
11:57 AM Sep 16, 2015
You're welcome Graeme,
I might add it is very easy to apply.
Spray in on and wipe it around which also wipes off any surplus.
The hardest part is reaching around all the nooks & grannies on the roof.
Kind regards
Colin
Aus-Kiwi said
08:24 PM Feb 11, 2016
Well.. To follow up .. I have treated the rubber over the last few months.. Its like new ..
But I wanted to cover it so it lasts another 10 or so years with out too much maintenance..
I used a membrane product called Base Coat.. Its a UV stable membrane used in pools etc..
I applied 3 coats 20min apart.. Applied some sealer / calking around ends.. Then one more coat of membrane over sealer..
Left it a day to dry. it has a sticky contact which it should have..
I called into local paint shop and asked for the BEST paint for application..
Its THICK like old old fashioned acrylic paint of old..
Wouldn't pour out of tin without a wiggle or two..
Gave it 3 coats and I tell you it looks awesome.. I bought 20 litres of base coat and only used 4 litres..
The inerior seems cooler too.. I needed sun glasses to apply last coat ..
Very happy .. Under.. Way under $200 of paint and membrane..
freespirit2 said
12:03 AM Feb 17, 2016
Hi Aus-Kiwi
I am having similar thoughts about our EPDM roof on the old Winnie
Can you give exactly what the name of the products you used on your rubber roof & where did you purchase them from, Tried googling "Base Coat" but 100s of listing under that heading.
The "Base Coat" is the "Membrane" product I assume, can you tell me who is the manufacturer & where did you get it from please.
Did you then use what you call "BEST paint for application" what did they recommend , 3 coats to cover the membrane ? Wouldn't the paint then eventually crack as the EPDM rubber & I assume the "membrane Base Coat " is so flexible?
Has anybody used Thermo-shield on their EPDM rubber roof?
Quote from their brochure
"The THERMO-SHIELD Roof System can be applied directly to most clean, dry, sound substrates, including metal, concrete, wood, asphalt shingles, tile, asbestos, urethane foam, and EPDM."
Winabago Explorer motorhome .. Has anyone painted or done any maintenance on there roof..
Its mainly for maintenance .. Where did they buy the paint or covering ?
I see YouTube how it's done .. But they are mainly US sites ...
would like to do preventative maintenance than replace or have issues latter ..
I have a friend who bought some Thermoshield for his 40' Bedford bus.
He painted it himself using a roller and a lot of luck.(He nearly fell off the roof a few times) Results were actually quite good. His old Bedford has a quite rounded roof line and his main problem was he didn't mask a line to paint down to. He had to use a step ladder to get the levels right along the roof line. He did paint a few coats, Three but only around areas like roof vents. Always prone to leaks. One coat for the rest.
Stuff isn't cheap but he does reckon the stuff cuts down the heat as well. If it's just the fact the paint is newer and whiter and reflects better. I don't know.
I am thinking of getting a quote to airless spray my MH. My biggest problem would be masking up the Solar and the rest of the "Crap" on the roof. Aerials, roof vents etc.
It will be interesting to hear what others have found out refurbishing their MotorHomes.
Have a look at doing it with liquid rubber depends how bad it is paints on with a brush or roller
Dragonfly1
A friend had his tin roof at home sprayed on with a similar solution.
Peter
These rubber roofs have a limited life, probably more so in our harsh conditions over here in Oz.
Winnebago bodies with these roofs come from the US.
Having said that the products to supposedly refurbish the membrane can be imported easily from Amazon or other suppliers.
The EPDM roof is fine .. It's when it rains it leaves white marks from roof .. Which they say. is normal.. I'm wanting to prevent the white coating paint below plus good maintenance .. There was a link posted some time back of a company in Queensland who does roof maintenance or supplies ?
Maybe the $1200 quote from Avida isn't too bad ? I would rather do my own though.. I have half a tin leftover of clear concrete /path sealer.. I'm tempted .. I could use a wax or. fibreglass polish ? But then any paint etc I apply latter won't stick ..
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Tuesday 15th of September 2015 03:35:04 PM
You may need a primer but not sure with fibreglass
cost $100 for a 4 lt tin and $20 for 2 pak primer
Easy to apply and I did at least 3 coats and had left over
Check out the thermoshield web site
I got mine in Dandenong Vic
Ken
I am trying the following:-
(303 Aerospace Protectant
Hi everyone Ive been selling 303 for over 20 years now and it is a great product ..its uses are endless and unlike other protectants it does not have silicone in it so it doesnt make things crack..!!!! )
The above I obtained from www.derek.com.au who had been recommended on various forums.
The 303 referred to is used on space satellites, planes and such.
I have only put one coat on so far and found the 'white marks' have not appeared, having said that my Winnebago Birdsville is just over. 3 years old and I am using it more as a protection than anything else. I am also advised it will reflect a lot of the suns rays. Time will tell but I am happy with it so far.
I would suggest you google 303 and consider it.
I purchased aprox 4ltrs for $96 and used half on the one coat.
After reading a lot of bad reports on the 'rubber roof' I decide to try the prevention maintenance route.
Good luck whatever you decide
Colin
You're welcome Graeme,
I might add it is very easy to apply.
Spray in on and wipe it around which also wipes off any surplus.
The hardest part is reaching around all the nooks & grannies on the roof.
Kind regards
Colin
But I wanted to cover it so it lasts another 10 or so years with out too much maintenance..
I used a membrane product called Base Coat.. Its a UV stable membrane used in pools etc..
I applied 3 coats 20min apart.. Applied some sealer / calking around ends.. Then one more coat of membrane over sealer..
Left it a day to dry. it has a sticky contact which it should have..
I called into local paint shop and asked for the BEST paint for application..
Its THICK like old old fashioned acrylic paint of old..
Wouldn't pour out of tin without a wiggle or two..
Gave it 3 coats and I tell you it looks awesome.. I bought 20 litres of base coat and only used 4 litres..
The inerior seems cooler too.. I needed sun glasses to apply last coat ..
Very happy .. Under.. Way under $200 of paint and membrane..
Hi Aus-Kiwi
I am having similar thoughts about our EPDM roof on the old Winnie
Can you give exactly what the name of the products you used on your rubber roof & where did you purchase them from, Tried googling "Base Coat" but 100s of listing under that heading.
The "Base Coat" is the "Membrane" product I assume, can you tell me who is the manufacturer & where did you get it from please.
Did you then use what you call "BEST paint for application" what did they recommend , 3 coats to cover the membrane ? Wouldn't the paint then eventually crack as the EPDM rubber & I assume the "membrane Base Coat " is so flexible?
Has anybody used Thermo-shield on their EPDM rubber roof?
Quote from their brochure
"The THERMO-SHIELD Roof System can be
applied directly to most clean, dry, sound
substrates, including metal, concrete,
wood, asphalt shingles, tile, asbestos,
urethane foam, and EPDM."
Regards & Thanks