Roof prep for new vent - Fiberglass RV
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 07-01-2014, 02:34 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
Name: Lesa
Trailer: In the market!
Arizona
Posts: 138
Roof prep for new vent

Wow...today's project is preparing the roof for my new Escape Hatch. ..it's easier scraping in the heat. I'm making progress although slow...'turtle steps' are better than no steps.

Any and all suggestions will be appreciated. Click image for larger version

Name:	uploadfromtaptalk1404246819684.jpg
Views:	19
Size:	93.2 KB
ID:	73166Click image for larger version

Name:	uploadfromtaptalk1404246833529.jpg
Views:	17
Size:	53.8 KB
ID:	73167Click image for larger version

Name:	uploadfromtaptalk1404246846302.jpg
Views:	20
Size:	70.8 KB
ID:	73168Click image for larger version

Name:	uploadfromtaptalk1404246855190.jpg
Views:	19
Size:	60.3 KB
ID:	73169Click image for larger version

Name:	uploadfromtaptalk1404246863534.jpg
Views:	19
Size:	45.2 KB
ID:	73170Click image for larger version

Name:	uploadfromtaptalk1404246870794.jpg
Views:	20
Size:	52.0 KB
ID:	73171
SimplyLesa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2014, 03:35 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Bob Miller's Avatar
 
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
Posts: 7,912
Do you have your roll of RV putty tape at the ready?



Bob Miller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2014, 04:43 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
Carol H's Avatar
 
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
Registry
Confused as to what we are looking at in the last photo - last one looks like a pebbled driveway.....

When I redid both my roof hatches I used the DAP Silicone Be Gone to get the load of silicone off the roof as well as off the escape hatch itself before I resealed it. I have tried other ways off getting off silicone but found the DAP to work the best. Let it sit on the escape hatch over night in a shaded cool spot and it worked really well, came off easy in the morning. Then used just extra fine steel wool to get the last of any sign off of the hatch trim itself .... just make sure you use enough of the DAP. Once I got the big chucks off the roof of the trailer - I used the DAP on it as well but only left it for an hour or so before scraping off with a plastic putty knife. Once I had it all off I used a 3M marine fiberglass compound on a power buffer to shine up the roof. Reinstalled the hatch with butyl tape and rivets using caps of the rivets on the roof side. Finished it off with a good waxing of the roof turned out well.

Cant find the photo of the escape hatch redone but here is one of the outside roof around the Fantastic fan, the escape hatch looks pretty well the same.
Attached Thumbnails
Fan outside.jpg  
Carol H is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2014, 05:07 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
Name: Lesa
Trailer: In the market!
Arizona
Posts: 138
Carol H - that pebbled look is the liquid nails or whatever the PO used to install a monster RV air conditioner over the hole where the original Escape Hatch lived. I feel like I have quite a job ahead of me. I'm scraping with a putty knife, plastic isn't touching this stuff and I now have battle scared knuckles. I'm getting a break as it has decided to rain. So my baby is wearing a blue tarp till its over.
SimplyLesa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2014, 05:13 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
Name: Lesa
Trailer: In the market!
Arizona
Posts: 138
Bob - I ordered a new Escape Hatch as well as butyl tape and rivets from the Scamp factory. It should be here on Thursday. I don't know, after working today, if I can be ready to go by then...this is work! Lol
SimplyLesa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2014, 05:19 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
Carol H's Avatar
 
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
Registry
Quote:
Originally Posted by SimplyLesa View Post
Carol H - that pebbled look is the liquid nails or whatever the PO used to install a monster RV air conditioner over the hole where the original Escape Hatch lived. I feel like I have quite a job ahead of me. I'm scraping with a putty knife, plastic isn't touching this stuff and I now have battle scared knuckles. I'm getting a break as it has decided to rain. So my baby is wearing a blue tarp till its over.
Well if it is Liquid Nails under their FAQ section they say

How To Remove LIQUID NAILS Adhesive Products from Building Materials
In general, LIQUID NAILS construction adhesive and caulk products can be scraped off when they are softened either by:
Heating above 140°F with an electric heat gun or blow dryer
Coating the adhesive with petroleum jelly or mineral spirits for several hours to several days (NOTE: Mineral spirits are not recommended for tub surrounds, whether vinyl, plastic, painted or varnished.)
Carol H is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2014, 06:12 PM   #7
Member
 
Seth and Desiree's Avatar
 
Name: Seth & Desiree
Trailer: 1987 Scamp 13'
California
Posts: 54
Here's some of my pics in another thread:

http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/s...t.php?p=467241


Sent from my iPhone using Fiberglass RV
__________________
* Professional Photographers at Zelo Photography
* Maker of Stuff and Doer of Projects at Stuff Seth Makes
* Proud Owners of Scamptastic
Seth and Desiree is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2014, 06:39 PM   #8
Senior Member
 
Name: Lesa
Trailer: In the market!
Arizona
Posts: 138
Seth - I saw your thread a couple days ago. What a beautiful job. I certainly hope mine comes out well. I have never used fiberglass - I did buy some already.

I'm not sure what it really is..although in the nearly 100 degree AZ heat earlier it was easier to scrape off.
SimplyLesa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2014, 10:20 PM   #9
Commercial Member
 
tractors1's Avatar
 
Name: Charlie Y
Trailer: Escape 21 - Felicity
Oregon
Posts: 1,583
One of the best odd tools I've picked up is a Dremel Oscillating Saw; put the scraper blade on that and it scrapes practically anything off - plus with different blades it does flush cuts in wood, very nice right angle cuts, etc. Cuts through old caulk and adhesives like butter. Many other brands these days, and Harbor Freight has a knock off Chinese version.

Multi-Maxâ„¢

Charlie Y
__________________
Charlie Y

Don't drill holes, try custom storage you design: https://RVWidgetWorks.com
tractors1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-02-2014, 10:42 AM   #10
Senior Member
 
Name: John
Trailer: '84 Bigfoot b17
British Columbia
Posts: 116
Awesome! I'm really liking the look of that Dremel scraper tool Charlie! Thanks for posting that up. I'll be doing our vent pretty soon also. Keep up the good work!
Tyhee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2014, 04:41 PM   #11
Senior Member
 
Name: Lesa
Trailer: In the market!
Arizona
Posts: 138
I'm finally making some progress with scraping!
And then the hail and rain came. ..my baby is covered as best I could.
And the UPS guy brought me a package....whooyah!

SimplyLesa.blogspot.com

[Click image for larger version

Name:	uploadfromtaptalk1404427234274.jpg
Views:	10
Size:	72.0 KB
ID:	73230ATTACH]73230[/ATTACH]Click image for larger version

Name:	uploadfromtaptalk1404427248158.jpg
Views:	9
Size:	45.4 KB
ID:	73231
SimplyLesa is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Anyone know how to fix a saggy roof in a Boler??? (around roof vent) idiotsniff Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 31 11-17-2014 06:50 AM
Protecting The Roof & Roof Vent Covers , AC, This Winter ???? John Cole Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 25 01-15-2013 05:57 PM
Pre-painting prep Sharyl Allender Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 6 05-08-2009 10:44 AM
To Roof Vent, Or Not To Roof Vent Frederick L. Simson Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 5 02-22-2009 05:41 PM
Prep for snow load on roof? Donna R Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 14 10-21-2008 09:35 AM

» Upcoming Events
No events scheduled in
the next 465 days.
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:02 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.