Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #25 – October 10, 2020, 06:09:37 pm Sorry Spell check changed it, Fein Multy-Master vibrating tool is used for plunge cutting wood and other materials but can be used with blades that do not have the teeth to remove sealers etc off flat surfaces. Karen~Liam 98 ~ MB NinA
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #26 – October 10, 2020, 07:10:21 pm Yay!! I'm finished! I know I won't win any blue ribbons, but my husband says it won't leak even if I back it into a lake.Looks good, Karen and Liam. Lucky you to be working on it indoors. There were times I was removing caulk in the shade of a beach umbrella on it's side. (Privacy from prying eyes, too.) It was in the high 90's for sure. I love my oscillating tool and battery operated caulk gun. Never thought I would say that. I don't know how anyone could get old caulk off without the multi tool.Here are a couple of pictures. Thanks again Larry, Joan and all those who posted their experiences. 1 Likes
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #27 – October 10, 2020, 08:51:34 pm The Fein Multimaster oscillating tool is one of those things that you look at and go "I really don't need to spend that much money on such a specialized tool"... but when you eventually break down and buy one, you discover it has all kinds of uses.(For example--going off-topic for a minute here--for less than twenty bucks you can get an accessory "blade" that cuts a perfect electrical box opening in drywall in under thirty seconds. That's pretty amazing.)There are cheaper oscillating tools from other makers--heck, you can get one for $18.99 from Harbor Freight! But I don't think there are any better ones. I tried the Ryobi One+ oscillating tool first, since in general I'm a big fan of Ryobi's affordable tools, but it just didn't cut the way it should. Then I borrowed a friend's Fein Multimaster. What a difference!When using an oscillating tool to remove caulk, be sure to get the most flexible scraper blades available. If possible, check them out in the store before buying. I started with a not-so-flexible blade and found it cutting right into the aluminum! I had to caulk that scar. 2 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #28 – October 10, 2020, 09:03:02 pm Quote from: Karen & Liam - October 10, 2020, 04:05:59 pm Now I have extra in case I need to do an emergency repair on the road! A few feet of Eternabond Tape is in the repair kit is a good thing to carry, besides roof repairs, it works great on cracked holding tanks and other temporary repairs.Larry 2 Likes
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #29 – October 10, 2020, 09:38:07 pm I also got the Fein multi master tool and one thing I really like is the ease of switching out different blades. You just move a lever up and the blade drops off. To put it back on you just position it over the blade and push down and it’s on. You can also offset the blade in different directions which was very helpful when it came to trying to scrape around a railing post.Mari
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #30 – December 12, 2022, 10:11:28 pm We are in the process of putting solar panels on our 2004 MB. The "RV Repair Guy" in Long Beach wants to reseal the roof (it was resealed in 2020 at the factory). He wants to use Forever Coating and Forever Sealant, from The RV Roof Man. Anyone familiar with this product? There is a black fungus growing on the reseal. The rig is at the shop, I'll take pictures tomorrow. I'm not sure it is necessary, he probably is being proactive because of the panels.
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #31 – December 12, 2022, 11:43:52 pm I'm surprised it needs resealing after such a short time. Is it cracking or looking like there is a place it might leak? Can you get rid of the fungus another way? I'm sorry I don't know anything about the product you mentioned. I am interested to know how the solar panels go. I may want to add some and I'm not far from Long Beach. Good luck!
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #32 – December 13, 2022, 12:26:48 am Quote from: mamanova - December 12, 2022, 11:43:52 pmI'm surprised it needs resealing after such a short time. Me too - I’m going to take a good look tomorrow and take photos. I think he was being proactive, I’m not sure it is necessary. But I thought I would go armed with knowledge.
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #33 – December 13, 2022, 12:37:59 am I'm kind of a dunce when it comes to posting, but you might get more response if you start a new topic in Lazy Daze Technical, since this conversation is a few years old. Just an uneducated suggestion.
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #34 – December 13, 2022, 12:47:10 am Quote from: toothvet - December 12, 2022, 10:11:28 pmWe are in the process of putting solar panels on our 2004 MB. The "RV Repair Guy" in Long Beach wants to reseal the roof (it was resealed in 2020 at the factory). He wants to use Forever Coating and Forever Sealant, from The RV Roof Man. Anyone familiar with this product? There is a black fungus growing on the reseal. The rig is at the shop, I'll take pictures tomorrow. I'm not sure it is necessary, he probably is being proactive because of the panels. If the roof was resealed by the Mothership two years ago, it should not need resealing for many years. If the suggested resealing product is a liquid and comes in a can, used for coating the whole roof, I would pass. Full coatings are difficult to ever reseal and finding any future leaks is challenging. I found out the hard way many years ago.On the other hand, roll-on roof coatings can be a nice profit center for an RV shop.Try spraying the fungus with bleach or a mold removal product, PNW members can probably suggest products, mold isn't much of a problem in our LD's home environment.Larry 2 Likes
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #35 – December 13, 2022, 09:48:50 am My feeling is also that it is not necessary, just looking for backup! Yes, profit center is probably the underlying motive! I'll stop by today.
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #36 – December 13, 2022, 02:06:51 pm We used -LA's Totally Awesome All-Purpose Concentrated Cleaner- the last time we cleaned our 98~MB's roof in September. It was recommended on some RV website and worked the best of all the stuff we have tried in the past. The best part was that it is available at most Dollar Tree stores. We used most of the bottle in a 5 gallon bucket of water and directly in some stubborn places. Mold and mildew were all removed. ( I am not able to load photos now due to some system error ) Karen~Liam 98 ~ MB NinA 2 Likes
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #37 – December 13, 2022, 04:04:45 pm My 2003 MB roof was resealed in the summer of 2019. I'll attempt a partial reseal this spring. The Texas summer sun has caused some breakdown of some of the sealant.In the attached pic, you'll see some black sealant that was used. That is what is breaking down. When Lake Newton drains itself, I'll find lots of black flecks on the white paint (mostly the hood).Yo, from a former Long Beach resident!
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #38 – December 13, 2022, 10:17:15 pm I do not believe mold is an issue. There is crazing - is this normal after 2 years from a factory reseal?
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #39 – December 14, 2022, 10:24:41 am I don't know about the crazing, but it looks like that shoulder seam could use some additional caulking.
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #40 – December 14, 2022, 10:58:03 am Quote from: toothvet - December 13, 2022, 10:17:15 pmThere is crazing - is this normal after 2 years from a factory reseal?Did you own this LD when the Factory sealed the roof? Or if not, do you have a receipt from the Factory? Finally, if the answer is no to both questions, then I guessing the seller said the roof was resealed by the Factory.The reason behind these questions is the material and the application doesn’t look like the work done by the LD Factory IMO. Looking forward to your reply.
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #41 – December 14, 2022, 11:16:17 am Quote from: toothvet - December 13, 2022, 10:17:15 pmI do not believe mold is an issue. There is crazing - is this normal after 2 years from a factory reseal? It looks like old Factory sealant, it has been more than two years since it was resealed. It doesn't look bad, the screw heads are not protruding yet. It is the perfect candidate for a layer of Eternabond over the seam.Larry
Re: Roof reseal (The dreaded) Reply #42 – December 15, 2022, 11:30:12 am Unfortunately, the rig is in the shop getting the solar & the old paperwork is on board. I do recall seeing a factory receipt for the roof sealing, new escape hatch, new domes, etc. Will verify when I can review the paperwork.
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