2015 Ventana LE roof seam tape

[skychs]

While working on the roof of my Ventana LE I discovered the front roof seam tape has started to peal away. Unfortunately for me ... the sticky residue is full of debris. Any ideas on how to clean this mess up so I can replace the tape?

 

[Neal]

That looks disgusting! The only thing I can think of a is a multi-tool/scraper:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004V48BK2/?tag=rvf01-20

 

[Kevin D Pem]

maybe the tape manufacture could offer what chemical to use that would not bother the roof and cap.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

I would start with WD-40; it is a fairly good solvent that is pretty safe on fiberglass. Asking Newmar or the tape manufacturer would also be good approaches.

Good luck.

TJ

 

[skychs]

Thanks everyone. I will give Newmar a call and see what they say. This may take some time. The good news is the fiberglass roof has been polished and in very good shape. If I don't have to get back on top of that roof anytime soon I will be happy.

 

[Neal]

Thanks everyone. I will give Newmar a call and see what they say. This may take some time. The good news is the fiberglass roof has been polished and in very good shape. If I don't have to get back on top of that roof anytime soon I will be happy.


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You know the location of that other Ventana? Okay, good, thanks

 

[AbdRahim]

If you don't mind the initial big expense, check out RV Armor. It is a roof coating guaranteed fit life. If you decide to go with this pm me, before you make the arrangements.

 

[Neemer]

It was standard eternabond on mine. Heat the tape and pull off the outer layer, then hit the remaining adhesive with mineral spirits. It’s time consuming work, but effective.

 

[RKins]

you can peel back that glue with a 3" floor scraper - it'll be work, I did all 100ft of the seams on my rig - took about a week. Eternabond makes a cleaner named Eternaclean. It is for prepping a surface for the tape. It doesn'r mention that it dissolves their glue though.

 

[J&JD]

A D-Limonene based cleaner works well on these types or glues. They are sometimes referred to as orange based cleaners. They also work well for removing tar on painted surfaces.

 

[skychs]

I finished the roof tape seal issue today. I just used a putty knife to peal back the old tape and clean out all the debris. The hardest part was working around the air horn. It took awhile but I got it done before the storm hits the Mid Atlantic tomorrow. Let it rain !!!

 

[Neemer]

Looks fantastic!

What storm? ?

 

[bowpulpit]

What did you use on your roof? It looks great and I need to do the same.
Thanks

 

[skychs]

What did you use on your roof? It looks great and I need to do the same.
Thanks

I used Eternabond roof tape and Dicor Lap Sealant. Easy fix.

 

[Rich-MLsRV]

What did you polish the roof with? It looks great!!

 

[skychs]

What did you polish the roof with? It looks great!!

RV Fiberglass polish. I’m currently out of town. When I get home I’ll post a photo of the polish.

 

[bowpulpit]

I'm interested in brand/name of the polish you used as well.
Thanks

 

[Jim]

Nice job @skychs !

 

[skychs]

Here it is. I bought it at Camping World.