Dicor RPCRPQ EPDM Rubber Roofing Coating System roof Cleaner/Activator - 1 Quart
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I simply poured the cleaner into a regular hand spray bottle and sprayed it from one end of my roof to the other, starting at one end and working my way back to where my ladder was. Allow 15 minutes for it to settle on top of the roof. After 30 minutes, I used a low-cost pressure washer to clean it off. A garden hose with a spray nozzle would suffice, but a $99 pressure washer did the trick perfectly. I used a 12" medium nap paint roller to apply the paint in the second part.
You have a rubber roof, according to your specs on the internet.
This isn't how it's supposed to work. It's the cleaner/activator, and it cleans exceptionally well. The purpose of the activator is to get the old, weathered roof material ready for the new coating to adhere properly. You shouldn't need the cleaner activator between coats if you apply two coats of roofing material and apply the second coat shortly after the first coat.
When I used the cleaner/activator, the instructions stated that I should first clean the roof with the cleaner activator before applying the coating. The cleaner/activator was supposed to cause the coating to adhere properly via a chemical reaction process, according to the instructions. I'm not sure if you mean the coating that looks like paint but is actually a specialized coating when you say "paint."
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I used the cheapest 100' rolls of 12' plastic sheeting I could find and taped it on with yellow painters tape because it was a pain to have to tape plastic all the way around the RV. I just used a regular little hand spray bottle to clean the roof, but if I did it again, I'd buy a cheap garden sprayer because spraying it on with a bottle sprayer causes your hand to cramp. br>br>4- if you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, this is the place to After rinsing the pavement around my RV, it is still stained a dull white, but the grass has not died. br>br>If it hadn't been for the need to put up the plastic, this would not have been a difficult project. br>br>Also, I should have bought more; I ended up having to buy more and do my slide outs later. I read a lot of reviews where people said they didn't need the recommended amount, so I bought it based on what others said, which turned out to be a mistake.
Other RV roof cleaners did not clean as well as this one. The instructions state that you should use a spray gun, among other things, but the average RV owner does not have this type of equipment. I simply sprayed it on with an empty and thoroughly cleaned spray bottle, then scrubbed it with an old broom. After that, I rinsed it with a regular garden hose spray nozzle, which worked perfectly.
MY CAMPER ROOF WAS ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SQUARE FEET. FT. I PURCHASED TWO GALLONS OF DICOR ROOF COATING AND ONE QUART OF DICOR ROOF COATING. ACTIVATOR AND CLEANER IN ONE PLASTIC SHEETING WAS USED TO COVER THE CAMPER SHELL. I POURED THE CLEANER/ACTIVATOR IN THE FIRST LIGHT AND WAITED FOR IT TO DRY. PRESSURE WASHED AND DRIED THE CLEANER (WON A PRESSURE WASHER FOR MY BIRTHDAY). APPLIED THE FIRST COAT OF COATING AND WAITED FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES FOR IT TO DRY. I APPLIED THE SECOND COAT AND WAITED FOR IT TO DRY. I STILL HAD SOME LEFT OVER, SO I APPLIED THE THIRD COAT. SO FAR, THIS THING HAS PROVEN TO BE AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT. THE RESULTS WILL BE REWARDING IF YOU JUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. IT'S BEEN TWO MONTHS, SO I'M HOPEING IT WILL STAND UP. THE ONLY WAY TO KNOW FOR SURE IS TO WAIT UNTIL THE.
INCLUDED ARE BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS OF THE ENTIRE PROJECT. The activator, on the other hand, was a game changer. We applied the recommended amount and followed up with dicor step 2, which was supposed to keep the camper cooler. There were no leaks after the project, and we used the recommended plastic draping. The rest of the camper would have been disgusting because of all the dirt and grime that had come off.
The black areas were chemically prepped, but there was a slight white film left behind. Maybe that's how it's supposed to be. Spray with a pressure washer until there are no more bubbles, according to the instructions. I used a spray hose and a soft brush with a medium handle, and it took me about 10 passes to get it to stop making bubbles when spraying off. It took a lot of effort! br>br>For the first couple of passes, I used a regular restaurant detergent that looked like simple green. I used this product full strength on part of it, and then just spread it around with the brush on top of an already wet surface for the rest; I don't think it needs to be full strength, because it acted the same at least on a macro level, and it doesn't appear to be pH dependent, even though the msds did say it contains an acid. It stinks a lot, so there must be some chemical activation going on. br>br>Anyway, getting the bubbles to stop takes a long time, but I wanted to do it right. It definitely cleans it better than rubbing alcohol, so it was working. I would not recommend skipping this step before applying any acrylic-based roof coatings. I've heard of them peeling up if they weren't properly prepared by a reputable dealer repair shop. There are a few genuine 'rubber roof coatings,' not just acrylic to coat a rubber roof (see how ambiguous that name is?). They're more expensive, but they could save you money over a complete roof replacement. Nothing will ever bond to silicone coatings, such as Henrys Tropicool from Home Depot, unless they are chemically activated. The only way to know for sure is to wait and see. br>br> If there are any significant changes in the test areas after 5 or 10 years, I'll try to update this post.
Pay attention to the instructions. This item does exactly what it says it will. If you don't follow the directions for covering your trailer, you'll end up with a new mess. We covered our trailer, and a little yuck got in, but it wasn't too bad. We removed the plastic and rinsed the sides of the roof while it dried after it had been cleaned and rinsed. It's a long process, but it's simple to follow and finish.
Step 1 was applied to the roof of my RV, allowed to dry for a few minutes, then lightly scrubbed with a bristle brush before rinsing. After it had dried, I used blue painters tape to mask off the areas I didn't want to paint over and moved on to step 2. I'm guessing it acts as an activator and adhesive prep for Step 2. The entire procedure isn't difficult; it simply takes time. It was a hot and messy job on the roof in the sun. However, once you've completed it, you'll be glad you did.