As a rubber roof gets older it will get a chalky texture because the rubber is wearing down.
Rv roof chalky.
When i had the chalky roof i cleaned with scrubbing bubbles and a 3m type scrubby on a floor mop.
You will also notice white streaks showing up on the radius where the roof ties to the sides of your coach.
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.
Iirc a few members have posted the formula to use as a cleaner on roofs.
It isn t a dwindling excitement that dulled its appearance.
This will only happen on rubber roofs.
Epdm is an extremely durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane.
The protective layer on an rv rubber roof becomes chalky and wears off slowly over time.
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.
This chalky layer protects the rubber from degradation.
It is that frustratingly corrosive oxidation on your rv.
It will also prevent water damage into your rv and keep air from escaping to the outside.
Nothing to be losing lots of sleep over imo.
Epdm roofs start to look chalky and some streaks may appear on the sides after it rains.
I think its important to apply light coats after a coat it was dry and i would go back and start over.
Over time the gel coated fiberglass roof on your rv can become stained with dirt mold and other contaminants.
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.
Learn how to repair and maintain a rubber rv roof.
Next clear dry couple of days wash it and treat it.
Most likely at some point during an rv rubber roof s life it will need a new rv roof coating.