The protective layer on an rv rubber roof becomes chalky and wears off slowly over time.
Rv roof chalky.
It isn t a dwindling excitement that dulled its appearance.
Most likely at some point during an rv rubber roof s life it will need a new rv roof coating.
Over time the gel coated fiberglass roof on your rv can become stained with dirt mold and other contaminants.
It will also prevent water damage into your rv and keep air from escaping to the outside.
Sealing and caulking around the rv roof s edges as well as along air conditioners air vents and venting systems will prevent you from spending on hefty repairs.
Nothing to be losing lots of sleep over imo.
This chalky layer protects the rubber from degradation.
It is that frustratingly corrosive oxidation on your rv.
This will only happen on rubber roofs.
After it dried a placed 4 or 5 supper light coats of zep floor wax that can be bought at home depot i used less then a quart to do the roof.
I think its important to apply light coats after a coat it was dry and i would go back and start over.
As a rubber roof gets older it will get a chalky texture because the rubber is wearing down.
There are commercial products made for roof treatmemts.
Edpm roofs will get chalky over time.
Learn how to repair and maintain a rubber rv roof.
Epdm roofs start to look chalky and some streaks may appear on the sides after it rains.
Fast forward six months down the country road and your new vehicle will look a lot duller chalky and maybe a bit more yellowed than you remember.
Epdm is an extremely durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane.
Iirc a few members have posted the formula to use as a cleaner on roofs.
If you spot an rv with a rubber roof that looks loose or swollen the owner most probably used petroleum products to clean it.