Wet and leave I'm going to do my van with I do believe is safe to use on rubber I just read the directions on the container I have of wet and forget and it says it's ok to use on everything even awnings so it's safe to use on rubber.
-- Edited by gst on Saturday 31st of March 2012 05:01:12 AM
Our van has a rubberised membrane on the roof (see avatar) which is becoming 'chalky' and mildew/algae is starting to appear on it. I have done some research and it needs to scrubbed with a soft brush and soapy water. Also, there is a rubberised paint which can be used to recoat it.
My question is - can I use 'wet & forget' cleaning agent (as advertised on TV) on the rubber membrane and also has anyone used the rubberised paint. How long does it last. I have been told that it cracks after a few years.
Have you been able to contact the manufacturer or Aust distributor? I would imagine they would know.
I can't answer your question, but I would assume the "compound/construction" of the "rubberised membrane" would determine what "chemical" you could (or could not) put on it to clean it.
Cheers
John
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The distibutor in Australia said to use soapy water and did not know what 'chemicals' could be used. I need to make more enquiries about 'wet & forget'which only needs to be sprayed on & then washed off. Owing to the height of the van (3.9mtrs) it is not easy to spend a lot of time juggling buckets of water and scrubbing brush.
According to a well respected RV repairer the rubber membrane on US built RV's doesn't have a good record for longlivity under Australian conditions.
It's a wonder (Or maybe not) that the importer doesn't have a product to help reduce the rubber from drying out (White coating) and eventially cracking. Ozjohn.
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