| Author | Message | ||
| John Harrelson (Jharl)
Registered Member Username: Jharl Post Number: 66 Registered: 7-2005 Posted From: 216.246.148.69 Rating: N/A |
Is there a paint roof treatment out there for bus roofs (metal) that has insulation and rubbery (sealing) properties. | ||
| William D. Watkins (Sivrtnge2)
Registered Member Username: Sivrtnge2 Post Number: 112 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 70.11.150.2 Rating: N/A |
There was one on Ebay a while back. The company would ship the product to you from California, or you could make an appointment with them and they would do the roof for you. It had a 10 year no hassle warranty. I will try and find the link for you. -- BILL | ||
| William D. Watkins (Sivrtnge2)
Registered Member Username: Sivrtnge2 Post Number: 113 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 70.11.150.2 Rating: N/A |
This is a system to cover your bus roof. However, it is not the system I was talking about!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RV-Motorhome-EPDM-Rubber-Roof-System-40-x-9-6_W0QQitemZ2301 36067320QQihZ013QQcategoryZ50073QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem | ||
| William D. Watkins (Sivrtnge2)
Registered Member Username: Sivrtnge2 Post Number: 114 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 70.11.150.2 Rating: N/A |
This is it!!! I dont know much about them but sounds very interesting!!! http://www.accentstripes.com/RV_Roofing.html | ||
| James Smith (Tomcat)
Registered Member Username: Tomcat Post Number: 43 Registered: 8-2005 Posted From: 207.200.116.13 Rating: N/A |
Here's what I, and several others here have used with success... http://www.hytechsales.com/prod2150.html Jay 87 SaftLiner | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 175 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 4.240.213.116 Rating: N/A |
William...(Bill???) Nice information if one has a rubber roof that needs refurbished...How many coaches (bus type) that you know of.... have Rubber roofs?  James...great info and thanx for passing it along. Am at that "need" just now, so very timely. Thanx again. RCB | ||
| Ricky D. West (Gg04)
Registered Member Username: Gg04 Post Number: 8 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 74.241.193.104 Rating: N/A |
Ceramic coating beads for paint comes up at least once a year it seems...Has no r -value rating cause no way to prove it does...not endorsed by nasa...just uses a process created by nasa...nasa uses it 3-4inches thick....compare it to two good coats of white paint...snake oil is snake oil....your bus your money gg04 | ||
| William D. Watkins (Sivrtnge2)
Registered Member Username: Sivrtnge2 Post Number: 115 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 70.11.5.246 Rating: N/A |
R.C. I talked to these people. This product is not for rubber roof r.v.s. This is to overlay your coach or bus roof to insulate it and prevent water leaks. Did you go to their website??? They even show a coach that they have treated. As I said before, I have not used them but the guy was very helpful in explaining their methods. -- BILL | ||
| Chuck Newman (Chuck_newman)
Registered Member Username: Chuck_newman Post Number: 201 Registered: 1-2005 Posted From: 63.145.177.245 Rating: N/A |
Tomcat, Did you brush, roll, or spray the coating on the roof? How many coats? Did you end up with a smooth texture? Thanks. | ||
| James Smith (Tomcat)
Registered Member Username: Tomcat Post Number: 44 Registered: 8-2005 Posted From: 207.200.116.13 Rating: N/A |
Hey Chuck, I applied it just like house paint. Cut the edges in with a brush and rolled the rest. I put on 2 coats. Your finished texture will depend on the application method, such as knap of roller. It looks smooth, but will feel a bit rough to your hand. Jay 87 SaftLiner | ||
| Spencer Champion (Spencer)
Registered Member Username: Spencer Post Number: 16 Registered: 4-2006 Posted From: 68.219.27.71 Rating: N/A |
Not sure about the paint being rubbery but I am going to go the ceramic route. That along with sprayed foam insulation should go a long way towards keeping the temps down. Put a couple of rooftop a/c units on it and it should be good to go. Good luck. | ||
| wrench (Metricwrench)
Registered Member Username: Metricwrench Post Number: 14 Registered: 9-2006 Posted From: 69.138.133.32 Rating: N/A |
Wify did our blue bird with WHITE SEAL FROM LANCO, no primer, from H.D. & sure that made a big differance. 55.00 5G bucket, she put on 3 coat, she swear by that. Want to talk to her, just call her. So it seem to work. wrench | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 177 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 4.240.213.7 Rating: N/A |
How about chalking? brush marks? Did she do it under cover, shaded, time of day,? My experience with that kind of material is that all those thing make a difference in the way it drys. FWIW RCB | ||
| William D. Watkins (Sivrtnge2)
Registered Member Username: Sivrtnge2 Post Number: 116 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 70.11.27.125 Rating: N/A |
I talked to Sue at accentstipes.com yesterday. She told me that they have done several buses. She also told me that the product they use was originally designed for industrial buildings with metal roofs. She said she would be more than happy to talk to anyone who is interested in their products. As I stated before, these people were very kind and helpful when I talked to them before as well as yesterday. I plan on having this done on my coach in the future. It was explained to me that they have a 3 step method and the results speak for itself as well as a "10 year no leak no hassle guarantee"! Their toll free number is 1-866-370-0305. You have nothing to lose frome the call, only knowledge to gain. -- BILL | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 66 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.52.83 Rating: N/A |
Bill,buses just leak most of the time where the ac,vents and other things have been installed on the roof i am sure they are not going to cover these items. just my thoughts | ||
| William D. Watkins (Sivrtnge2)
Registered Member Username: Sivrtnge2 Post Number: 117 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 70.11.27.125 Rating: N/A |
I guess common sense would have to kick in somewhere!!! -- BILL | ||
| Gerald Norman (Gnorman46)
Registered Member Username: Gnorman46 Post Number: 77 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 70.14.212.29 Rating: N/A |
I am using cool seal available at Home Depot, if it comes off or gets damaged it is very easy to blend the area. It is also very inexpensive compared to some of these, 5 gals $44. | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 189 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 4.240.237.136 Rating: N/A |
Gerald...and how does it "remove" should you want to get to the bare metal for another type paint? FWIW RCB '64 Crown Supercoach (HWC) | ||
| Gerald Norman (Gnorman46)
Registered Member Username: Gnorman46 Post Number: 78 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 70.2.218.45 Rating: N/A |
This stuff will peel off if needed, I had to reinstall a cap on an exhaust vent and just used a razor to trim the area then peeled it off, poured back in to fill it again. | ||
| Gus Causbie (Gusc)
Registered Member Username: Gusc Post Number: 430 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 63.97.117.48 Rating: N/A |
Mine was covered with white vinyl when I got it two years ago. Looks good and no leaks. |