It isn t a dwindling excitement that dulled its appearance.
Rv roof chalky.
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.
Learn how to repair and maintain a rubber rv roof.
This will only happen on rubber roofs.
I think its important to apply light coats after a coat it was dry and i would go back and start over.
It is that frustratingly corrosive oxidation on your rv.
Epdm roofs start to look chalky and some streaks may appear on the sides after it rains.
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.
This chalky layer protects the rubber from degradation.
You will also notice white streaks showing up on the radius where the roof ties to the sides of your coach.
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.
Nothing to be losing lots of sleep over imo.
If you spot an rv with a rubber roof that looks loose or swollen the owner most probably used petroleum products to clean it.
The protective layer on an rv rubber roof becomes chalky and wears off slowly over time.
Next clear dry couple of days wash it and treat it.
It will also prevent water damage into your rv and keep air from escaping to the outside.
Iirc a few members have posted the formula to use as a cleaner on roofs.
Epdm is an extremely durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane.
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.