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08-25-2024, 03:38 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Possum trot
Posts: 133
M.O.C. #29795
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Roof wash
What is the best stuff to wash your roof?
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08-25-2024, 04:46 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,095
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Just rinse with a hose once a year. Check for damage and repair as needed. The roof is basically maintenance free.
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2018 3160RL
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08-25-2024, 04:48 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Possum trot
Posts: 133
M.O.C. #29795
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I'm looking for a way to stop the black streaks.
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08-25-2024, 05:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 1,016
M.O.C. #30262
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Dawn dish soap and medium stiff bristle brush. Have someone rinse off the sides of your Montana though while hosing the soap off the roof because Dawn will take off any wax you may have applied to your sidewalls to keep them looking nice
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22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
22 Ram 3500 CC DRW 6.7 CTD Herrin Hauler Classic Bed, 45 gal AUX tank
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09-11-2024, 07:26 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Dryden
Posts: 97
M.O.C. #25471
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I like Simple Green.
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09-11-2024, 07:47 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: New Richmond
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #33710
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Roof wash
I also did a test of two options: Simple Green and Chemical Guys Citrus Car Wash. Both performed equally well but Simple Green is cheaper and as long as you rinse well you should have minimal issues with removal of wax from the sides. DO NOT USE A STIFF BRUSH. While the membrane is tough, it is not required to remove any dirt. I used a soft bristle brush and it looked new once cleaned. If you are looking to remove black streaks, there is a product specifically for this application: STAR BRIGHT BLACK STREAK REMOVER. It works well. Hope this helps.
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2022 High Country 295rl
2021 GMC Sierra 3500 Duramax
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09-12-2024, 08:55 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 267
M.O.C. #33285
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I just watched a video on this the other day. A test was done with simple green, dawn soap and a roof wash. Simple green won out. The way it was done is wet the roof spray a mix of water n simple green on the roof allow to set a short time. Scrub with a soft brush and then rinse. Came out looking nice. Also with simple green it doesn’t remove the wax on the side of the camper.
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Jacksonville, Nc
Retired LEO of 35 years enjoying life camping n fishing
2021 Montana 3761fl pulled with a 2022 F350 King Ranch
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09-12-2024, 06:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,623
M.O.C. #30417
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gonefishing
I just watched a video on this the other day. A test was done with simple green, dawn soap and a roof wash. Simple green won out. The way it was done is wet the roof spray a mix of water n simple green on the roof allow to set a short time. Scrub with a soft brush and then rinse. Came out looking nice. Also with simple green it doesn’t remove the wax on the side of the camper.
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How is it that SG won't remove wax? 
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2022 Montana HC, 295RL, 720 watts Solar, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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09-12-2024, 09:04 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 267
M.O.C. #33285
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foldbak
How is it that SG won't remove wax? |
I don’t know just relating what was in video
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Jacksonville, Nc
Retired LEO of 35 years enjoying life camping n fishing
2021 Montana 3761fl pulled with a 2022 F350 King Ranch
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09-13-2024, 07:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
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M.O.C. #5751
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Rather than even worrying about the cleaner removing the wax, use something that states on the label it will not take the wax off.
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09-13-2024, 02:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
Posts: 2,911
M.O.C. #24086
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For black Streaks, Turtle Wax Bug and Tar Remover.
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09-14-2024, 05:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,259
M.O.C. #25165
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When I get black streaks on the sides of the slides, I found that original WD-40 will remove them very easily. Just spray WD-40 on a rag and wipe off the black streaks that appear on the slides from the wiper seals.
Never tried it on the roof membrane though.
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2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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09-14-2024, 05:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Granger TX
Posts: 2,631
M.O.C. #21044
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WD-40 is a petroleum based product and may damage a TPO roof. It may dissolve rubber seals completely…so says google!
Robert - you are always up early like me and I see your posts. I don’t do it by choice however…my two dogs demand breakfast between 4:30 - 5:00 am. They won’t take NO for an answer.
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2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
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09-15-2024, 04:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,259
M.O.C. #25165
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikendebbie
WD-40 is a petroleum based product and may damage a TPO roof. It may dissolve rubber seals completely…so says google!
Good Point!
Robert - you are always up early like me and I see your posts. I don’t do it by choice however…my two dogs demand breakfast between 4:30 - 5:00 am. They won’t take NO for an answer.
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Always been an early riser. I like to have coffee before I start work around 7:00 AM. Sometimes that's the only way to get any peace and quiet as I'm the only one up. 
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Robert & Diana McNeal
2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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