Remove Fiberglass Truck Roof

Use a fiberglass reinforced body filler for holes and depressions left over after digging out the rust.

Remove fiberglass truck roof.

Skip the metal grinding wheel. Removing the fiberglass roof and cutting the side walls down to the height i need. For maximum coverage use a pump sprayer to disperse the solution. The hand scraper is a common tool that you can buy at your local hardware store.

Unlike a rubber roof you can remove the old sealer on a fiberglass roof without causing any damage and in fact it is important that you do so in the areas that look questionable. To get rid of mold and other types of growth for good it s best to use a powerful chemical agent like chlorine bleach. It will remove too much undamaged metal. Aa racks model adx32 c aluminum 2 bar 60 universal drilling truck camper roof rack with ladder stopper sandy black.

Remove any loose curled or flakey bits you find in your old seal. When removing the rust remember not to bear down any heavier than you absolutely need to. Clean the work area with grease remover. Spray it on a clean rag and then wipe it over the old sealant to remove any remaining caulk left behind by your scraper.

Fiberglass this type of rv roof is hard to the touch and is a bit more rare than a rubber rv roof because the material adds cost and weight to the rv. You can whip up your own basic cleaner by combining one quart of bleach one gallon of water and cup 60ml of trisodium phosphate tsp. Thoroughly wet the fiberglass roof using a hose end nozzle and spray a small area with the cleaner of your choice. Use non chlorinated non hydrocarbon brake clean the key to using this product is not to spray it directly onto the epdm roof.

4 7 out of 5 stars 128. Apply a bug and tar remover formulated for fiberglass to any of the areas affected by bugs tree sap or white or black streaks caused by roof oxidation. Only 14 left in stock order soon. Bug and tar removers safe for fiberglass can be purchased at any auto parts store or an rv supply warehouse.

Vantech universal pickup topper m1000 ladder rack w 60 bar steel black. Depending on the condition of the roof it could take one two or even three attempts to fully remove the grime. Using the long handle scrub brush begin working the brush and soapy water on the surface.