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ri...@my-dejanews.com

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Oct 21, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/21/98
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This summer I had to have a rubber roof replaced on my trailer because of
tornado damage. The foreman of the shop where I had the work done asked me
if I had ever thought of using Rhino Coat to roof the trailer. I declined
since the trailer was less than a year old and still had a year on the
warranty. Still, this did set me to thinking.

I wonder if anyone out there has Rhino Coated (or some other similar spray-on
vinyl coating) the roof of their RV? If sheet steel was properly installed
over 3/8" marine plywood and then sprayed with vinyl bed liner, it should
make a very tough and completely sealed roof. Especially if all vent caps
and such were installed prior to spraying.

Has anyone tried this? How about manufacturers, have they experimented with
this coating for roofing?

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solitary bird

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Oct 21, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/21/98
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ri...@my-dejanews.com wrote:
>
> This summer I had to have a rubber roof replaced on my trailer because of
> tornado damage. The foreman of the shop where I had the work done asked me
> if I had ever thought of using Rhino Coat to roof the trailer.

I have no experience using it as a roof coating, but would be a little
hesitant because the coatings that I've seen appeared to dry pretty
hard; I would worry about its ability to flex as I would think a roofing
material might be expected to do.

brian

Bob Clerc

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ri...@my-dejanews.com wrote:

> I wonder if anyone out there has Rhino Coated (or some other similar spray-on
> vinyl coating) the roof of their RV?

From what I understand, those coatings are fairly heavy in the thicknesses
normally used. On a 30 foot roof that might be a significant amount of weight and
it would all be in a place that raises the center of gravity.

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Gary - KJ6Q

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Oct 21, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/21/98
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I don't really see where it would be any heavier than the rubber roofs now
in common use - and lots stronger and easy to repair as well - seems like a
pretty good idea!

Gary - KJ6Q

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ri...@my-dejanews.com

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Oct 22, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/22/98
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In article <362E4FCD...@sundown.sdsu.edu>,

Brian,

The Rhino coat I have in my PU bed is very tough, but still flexable enough,
I think. Th has flexed with heavy loads, and where one fender well was
dented by the corner of a heavy pallet, it flexed with the bend and has not
deteriiorated or detatched.

Application has to be under controlled circumstandes, and the metal must be
completely dry when applied, or moisture bubbles will form between the metal
and the coating. Otherwise, it looks as if it might be promising. -- Richard
Jackson

ri...@my-dejanews.com

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Oct 22, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/22/98
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In article <362E4ECA...@flash.net>,

kerp...@flash.net wrote:
> ri...@my-dejanews.com wrote:
>
> > I wonder if anyone out there has Rhino Coated (or some other similar
spray-on
> > vinyl coating) the roof of their RV?
>
> From what I understand, those coatings are fairly heavy in the thicknesses
> normally used. On a 30 foot roof that might be a significant amount of weight
and
> it would all be in a place that raises the center of gravity.
>
> --
> Bob Clerc mailto:kerp...@flash.net In the Mountains of Central NM
> Bounders America#1252 Bounders United#4618 Escapees#44893 FMCA#F85268
> GS#205497 RVClub#R-Char-00134 SMART#7666 C2C RPI TTN
>
>

Weight is definitely something to look at. Perhaps the coating would not have
to be as thick, and I suspect the formula can be modified slightly to make the
coatingmore flexable without sacrificing too much strength.

mc...@istar.ca

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Oct 22, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/22/98
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> I wonder if anyone out there has Rhino Coated (or some other similar spray-on
> vinyl coating) the roof of their RV? If sheet steel was properly installed
> over 3/8" marine plywood and then sprayed with vinyl bed liner, it should
> make a very tough and completely sealed roof. Especially if all vent caps
> and such were installed prior to spraying.
>
> Has anyone tried this? How about manufacturers, have they experimented with
> this coating for roofing?
>

Have been checking out the different lines of polyurethane coatings lately and
although the standard "truck bed" Rhino lining is not too flexible there is a
product with more flexibility and a choice of colors. In Canada Rhino's
counterpart is ArmorThane and they have a variety of coatings with varying
degrees of hardness, colors also available. The dealers we have inquired with
are more than happy to shot a sample - it can also be shot in varying
thicknesses so you may want to consider experimenting. Overall, have found it
to be a very tough product and think the idea of using it as a roof coating
merits consideration. I would consider the more flexible product, and in a
light color to reflect the sun.

--
Korky :-)
If it ain't fun we ain't doin' it!

Donald J. Dickson

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Oct 22, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/22/98
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In article <70m0in$e7u$1...@nnrp1.dejanews.com>, mc...@istar.ca wrote:

> > I wonder if anyone out there has Rhino Coated (or some other similar
spray-on
> > vinyl coating) the roof of their RV? If sheet steel was properly installed
> > over 3/8" marine plywood and then sprayed with vinyl bed liner,

Can you get a one piece steel sheeting that would be large enough to cover
your roof? If you were going to use a coating like Rhino Liner or
Armorthane I think the potential weak point would be at the joints if you
had to use more than one piece in the roof due to the differential
expansion and contraction when heating and cooling in the sun. If you can
do it then steel should be better than aluminum because it expands and
contracts less due to changes in temp. I would think that you would want
to get galvanized material to reduce the potential for rust streaking if
you didn't get a 100% job on the Rhino Liner.

>
> Have been checking out the different lines of polyurethane coatings lately and
> although the standard "truck bed" Rhino lining is not too flexible there is a
> product with more flexibility and a choice of colors. In Canada Rhino's
> counterpart is ArmorThane and they have a variety of coatings with varying
> degrees of hardness, colors also available. The dealers we have inquired with
> are more than happy to shot a sample - it can also be shot in varying
> thicknesses so you may want to consider experimenting. Overall, have found it
> to be a very tough product and think the idea of using it as a roof coating
> merits consideration. I would consider the more flexible product, and in a
> light color to reflect the sun.
>

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ri...@my-dejanews.com

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Oct 22, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/22/98
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In article <xcx666-2210...@216.192/27.18.226.209.in-addr.arpa>,

Actually, I don't think it would be totally necessary to get a one piece
steel sheet, although that would be more desirable than jointed pieces
because of expansion problems in joints. The material wouldn't have to be
steel either. I suppose that a clean alum. sheeting would work just as well.

The main thing is to get all the moisture of of whatever material is used
under the coating. -- Richard Jackson

Ralph Lindberg

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Oct 22, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/22/98
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In article <362E4FCD...@sundown.sdsu.edu>, solitary bird
<bf...@sundown.sdsu.edu> wrote:

>ri...@my-dejanews.com wrote:
>>
>> This summer I had to have a rubber roof replaced on my trailer because of
>> tornado damage. The foreman of the shop where I had the work done asked me
>> if I had ever thought of using Rhino Coat to roof the trailer.
>
>I have no experience using it as a roof coating, but would be a little
>hesitant because the coatings that I've seen appeared to dry pretty
>hard; I would worry about its ability to flex as I would think a roofing
>material might be expected to do.

Well I haven't tried it (been tempted though), but they do say they do
it. Also I've seen photo's of truck beds bent very baddly, about 18 inches
of warp, and the Rhino-liner was still attached. The only way I've been
able to damage my liner is with a shovel.

> mc...@istar.ca wrote:
>Have been checking out the different lines of polyurethane coatings lately and
>although the standard "truck bed" Rhino lining is not too flexible there is a
>product with more flexibility

See my earlier comments on flexibility

>and a choice of colors. In Canada Rhino's
>counterpart is ArmorThane and they have a variety of coatings with varying
>degrees of hardness, colors also available.

While that may be true of ArmorThane, it is -not- true of Rhino. They
will custom match -any- color (just costs real $$$)

>The dealers we have inquired with
>are more than happy to shot a sample - it can also be shot in varying
>thicknesses so you may want to consider experimenting. Overall, have found it
>to be a very tough product and think the idea of using it as a roof coating
>merits consideration. I would consider the more flexible product, and in a
>light color to reflect the sun.

... Even white

--
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RV and Camping FAQ <http://kendaco.telebyte.net/rlindber/rv/>
If Windows is the answer, I really want to know what the question is.

John Jackson

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Oct 24, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/24/98
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When I asked about a White Rhino liner for my truck bed I was told it would cost
big $$ and more importantly, UV rays would be a problem for the liner material.

I would not want to use anything that would breakdown under ultra violet.

John Jackson

Ralph Lindberg wrote:
<Big Snip>

Donald J. Dickson

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Oct 24, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/24/98
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Hi John

That seems odd about UV damage warning because most pickups spend their
time outside and don't have box covers. I would wonder that people haven't
started complaining about cracking or brittleness in the Rhino Lining.
There has never been any mention of that in this group that I can
remember. Comments were all just the opposite.

In article <3631935A...@san.rr.com>, John Jackson
<jjac...@san.rr.com> wrote:

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wind...@erols.com

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Oct 24, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/24/98
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In article <xcx666-2410...@196.192/27.18.226.209.in-

addr.arpa>, xcx...@freenet.carleton.ca said:
> Hi John
>
> That seems odd about UV damage warning because most pickups spend their
> time outside and don't have box covers. I would wonder that people haven't
> started complaining about cracking or brittleness in the Rhino Lining.
> There has never been any mention of that in this group that I can
> remember. Comments were all just the opposite.
>
>
>
> In article <3631935A...@san.rr.com>, John Jackson
> <jjac...@san.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > When I asked about a White Rhino liner for my truck bed I was told it
> would cost
> > big $$ and more importantly, UV rays would be a problem for the liner
> material.
> >
> > I would not want to use anything that would breakdown under ultra violet.
> >
> > John Jackson
> >

I think the UV is a problem because of the color of the product,rather
than any particular UV sensitivity of the product itself. There are
no doubt additives that can be used to lessen the UV sensitivity of a
white bed liner, but all things being equal, a white-colored plastic
will be more prone to UV damage over time than the same material in
black.

A good example is white vs. black nylon cable ties. I bought a bunch
of assorted (size and color) cable ties some time back to fasten coax
lead-in from an antenna to the antenna mast and other places along its
route into the house. I mixed the white ties and black ties at
random, concerned more with the size of the cable tie vs. the color.

Now, after a little over a year out in the sun and weather, the black
ties look fine while the white ones have visibly deteriorated, with a
couple of them breaking and falling off on their own.

Anyway, that's my experience, but I have not investigated *why* the
white will break down sooner than the black. Perhaps another poster
can explain the chemistry behind this effect.

Bob

Ralph Lindberg

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Oct 24, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/24/98
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In article <xcx666-2410...@196.192/27.18.226.209.in-addr.arpa>,

xcx...@freenet.carleton.ca (Donald J. Dickson) wrote:

>Hi John
>
>That seems odd about UV damage warning because most pickups spend their
>time outside and don't have box covers. I would wonder that people haven't
>started complaining about cracking or brittleness in the Rhino Lining.
>There has never been any mention of that in this group that I can
>remember. Comments were all just the opposite.

Mine lives out of doors and I've noticed no damage from any UV/Ozone/etc

tjohnson

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Oct 24, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/24/98
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I put "KOOL SEAL" elastomeric roof coating on my trailer top 7 years ago (2
coats), and re-coated with 1 coat this summer. It is pliable and gives
with the skin and keeps the inside cooler. Since I have an aluminum
finished trailer, I use the light gray color, but most people use the
white. Very durable.
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http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Gorge/8588/avion.html

John Jackson <jjac...@san.rr.com> wrote in article
<3631935A...@san.rr.com>...


> When I asked about a White Rhino liner for my truck bed I was told it
would cost
> big $$ and more importantly, UV rays would be a problem for the liner
material.
>
> I would not want to use anything that would breakdown under ultra violet.
>
> John Jackson
>

> Ralph Lindberg wrote:
> <Big Snip>
>
> > Overall, have found it
> > >to be a very tough product and think the idea of using it as a roof
coating
> > >merits consideration. I would consider the more flexible product, and
in a
> > >light color to reflect the sun.
> > ... Even white
> >

Michael Thomas

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Oct 24, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/24/98
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The least expensive UV stabilizer in most plastics used for such
products as truck liners is carbon, thus the best stablized
inexpensive products are made in darker colors.


On Sat, 24 Oct 1998 11:33:01 GMT, xcx...@freenet.carleton.ca (Donald
J. Dickson) wrote:

>Hi John
>
>That seems odd about UV damage warning because most pickups spend their
>time outside and don't have box covers. I would wonder that people haven't
>started complaining about cracking or brittleness in the Rhino Lining.
>There has never been any mention of that in this group that I can
>remember. Comments were all just the opposite.
>
>
>

>In article <3631935A...@san.rr.com>, John Jackson
><jjac...@san.rr.com> wrote:
>

>> When I asked about a White Rhino liner for my truck bed I was told it
>would cost
>> big $$ and more importantly, UV rays would be a problem for the liner
>material.
>>
>> I would not want to use anything that would breakdown under ultra violet.
>>
>> John Jackson
>>
>> Ralph Lindberg wrote:
>> <Big Snip>
>>
>> > Overall, have found it
>> > >to be a very tough product and think the idea of using it as a roof coating
>> > >merits consideration. I would consider the more flexible product, and in a
>> > >light color to reflect the sun.
>> > ... Even white
>> >
>> > --
>> > Ralph Lindberg N7BSN <n7...@callsign.net> ICQ=.5988954
>> > RV and Camping FAQ <http://kendaco.telebyte.net/rlindber/rv/>
>> > If Windows is the answer, I really want to know what the question is.
>

>--
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>
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John Jackson

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Went back and read my post. I don't think I was very clear at all.
The black Rhino coating had no problems with UV.
I wanted the color of my bed to be white, not black. The story I got was that the
white color would make the bed liner subject to UV damage.

Never did get the Rhino coating. Can not really say if there is a real UV problem
with white, or if I was just told that to push me to the black liner.

Like you, I have never seen a post in the news groups saying anything about UV
damage.
I also dont recall a post about colors other than black for Rhino liner. (But I
have seen blue, red and yellow samples of the material).

John Jackson

ri...@my-dejanews.com

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Who told you that? I have it in my truck with no appreciable change for the
last three years. My brother-in -law has had it in his for six years with no
change. How long will it take for uv to break it down?

It is costly to have installed. So is a rubber roof. The man hours saved
could pay for the difference in a manufacturing environment.

As far as UV. I haven't heard this claim, bt if true, the material could be
protected from UV the same way a rubber roof is protected from ozone. By
protective coating or filtering agents mixed in with the material.

Richard Jackson

In article <3631935A...@san.rr.com>,
John Jackson <jjac...@san.rr.com> wrote:
> When I asked about a White Rhino liner for my truck bed I was told it would
cost
> big $$ and more importantly, UV rays would be a problem for the liner
material.
>
> I would not want to use anything that would breakdown under ultra violet.
>
> John Jackson
>
> Ralph Lindberg wrote:
> <Big Snip>
>
> > Overall, have found it
> > >to be a very tough product and think the idea of using it as a roof coating
> > >merits consideration. I would consider the more flexible product, and in a
> > >light color to reflect the sun.
> > ... Even white
> >
> > --
> > Ralph Lindberg N7BSN <n7...@callsign.net> ICQ=.5988954
> > RV and Camping FAQ <http://kendaco.telebyte.net/rlindber/rv/>
> > If Windows is the answer, I really want to know what the question is.
>
>

Tom K

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I've been useing a liquid rubber roofing material (2 part mix) for 2 years
now on diferent houseboats. Very happy with the results. It is designed as
a top coat for a deteriorated sheet rubber roof. Have squeeged it on old
vinyl, plywood, metal and old rubber roofs. I plan to apply it to a
motorhome roof this week. They claim it sticks to silicone caulking, but it
does not stick very well. Sticks to everything else though. I can give the
supplier name if you like. I've noticed this is also available in the
Camping World Catalog.

Tom K tkoro@nospam@cetlink.net remove the @nospam

tjohnson wrote in message <01bdff65$d5b79540$2fd640d1@default>...


>I put "KOOL SEAL" elastomeric roof coating on my trailer top 7 years ago (2
>coats), and re-coated with 1 coat this summer. It is pliable and gives
>with the skin and keeps the inside cooler. Since I have an aluminum
>finished trailer, I use the light gray color, but most people use the
>white. Very durable.
>--
>Tom
>tjoh...@XYZcyberdude.com (remove the XYZ)
> (Link below is the Georgia Avion Travelcade Club)
>http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Gorge/8588/avion.html
>
>John Jackson <jjac...@san.rr.com> wrote in article
><3631935A...@san.rr.com>...

Wayne

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tjohnson wrote:
>
> I put "KOOL SEAL" elastomeric roof coating on my trailer top 7 years ago (2
> coats), and re-coated with 1 coat this summer. It is pliable and gives
> with the skin and keeps the inside cooler. Since I have an aluminum
> finished trailer, I use the light gray color, but most people use the
> white. Very durable.
> --
> Tom

There's also one called Snow Roof.
takes 2 or 3 coats, and is supposed to be very durable and reflects
heat nicely.
have to install(paint it on) in dry weather, as it's water soluble
before it dries(cures).
Available at many places, like home Depot...

> tjoh...@XYZcyberdude.com (remove the XYZ)
> (Link below is the Georgia Avion Travelcade Club)
> http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Gorge/8588/avion.html
>
> John Jackson <jjac...@san.rr.com> wrote in article
> <3631935A...@san.rr.com>...
> > When I asked about a White Rhino liner for my truck bed I was told it
> would cost
> > big $$ and more importantly, UV rays would be a problem for the liner
> material.
> >
> > I would not want to use anything that would breakdown under ultra violet.
> >
> > John Jackson
> >
> > Ralph Lindberg wrote:
> > <Big Snip>
> >
> > > Overall, have found it
> > > >to be a very tough product and think the idea of using it as a roof
> coating
> > > >merits consideration. I would consider the more flexible product, and
> in a
> > > >light color to reflect the sun.
> > > ... Even white
> > >
> > > --
> > > Ralph Lindberg N7BSN <n7...@callsign.net> ICQ=.5988954
> > > RV and Camping FAQ <http://kendaco.telebyte.net/rlindber/rv/>
> > > If Windows is the answer, I really want to know what the question is.
> >
> >

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Gary - KJ6Q

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Wayne wrote in message <3633F318...@usa.net>...

>
>
>tjohnson wrote:
>>
>> I put "KOOL SEAL" elastomeric roof coating on my trailer top 7 years ago
(2
>> coats), and re-coated with 1 coat this summer. It is pliable and gives
>> with the skin and keeps the inside cooler. Since I have an aluminum
>> finished trailer, I use the light gray color, but most people use the
>> white. Very durable.
>> --
>> Tom
>
> There's also one called Snow Roof.
> takes 2 or 3 coats, and is supposed to be very durable and reflects
>heat nicely.
> have to install(paint it on) in dry weather, as it's water soluble
>before it dries(cures).
> Available at many places, like home Depot...

I use Snow Roof extensively on my roofs - just finished doing my garage roof
with it - Its great stuff, and my first choice in roof treatments...

Gary - KJ6Q

mc...@istar.ca

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Oct 26, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/26/98
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In article <3631935A...@san.rr.com>,
John Jackson <jjac...@san.rr.com> wrote:
> When I asked about a White Rhino liner for my truck bed I was told it would
cost
> big $$ and more importantly, UV rays would be a problem for the liner
material.
>
> I would not want to use anything that would breakdown under ultra violet.
>
> John Jackson
>
> > Overall, have found it
> > >to be a very tough product and think the idea of using it as a roof coating
> > >merits consideration. I would consider the more flexible product, and in a
> > >light color to reflect the sun.
> > ... Even white
> >

In Canada (ArmorThane - Rhino's counterpart), the cost to applying white was
the same as the black with the exception of a possible charge to change the
color ($50.00 - purging previous color from pumps, lines, etc.) Don't
understand the UV problem - most truck boxes are not covered and ArmorThane
has a lifetime guarantee. Does Rhino also have a lifetime guarantee?

--
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In article <7111k1$d...@enews3.newsguy.com>,

"Gary - KJ6Q" <davi...@gte.net> wrote:
>
> Wayne wrote in message <3633F318...@usa.net>...
> >
> >
> >tjohnson wrote:
> >>
> >> I put "KOOL SEAL" elastomeric roof coating on my trailer top 7 years ago
> (2
> >> coats), and re-coated with 1 coat this summer. It is pliable and gives
> >> with the skin and keeps the inside cooler. Since I have an aluminum
> >> finished trailer, I use the light gray color, but most people use the
> >> white. Very durable.
> >> Tell us where please one can buy the product Snow Roof, how many coats
needed, does it come in 5gal bucket. How much did you use to cover your RV
roof. --

> >> Tom
> >
> > There's also one called Snow Roof.
> > takes 2 or 3 coats, and is supposed to be very durable and reflects
> >heat nicely.
> > have to install(paint it on) in dry weather, as it's water soluble
> >before it dries(cures).
> > Available at many places, like home Depot...
>
> I use Snow Roof extensively on my roofs - just finished doing my garage roof
> with it - Its great stuff, and my first choice in roof treatments...
>
> Gary - KJ6Q
>
>

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Harald

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I just put the Rhino lining in my F350. They warranty for life. Colors
other than black cost extra and they recommend putting UV stabilizer in with
the color to stop fading. The coating is flexible and should work on a RV
roof. I saw pictures of boats, jeep interiors, van roofs,etc so they appear
to spray just about anything.

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Wayne

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blackj...@my-dejanews.com wrote:
>
(much deleted)

Snow roof can be found at many building supply houses, such as Home
depot, and others.
There is some info available in store, much of the time.
Comes in 1 and 5 galllon containers.
States right on the container what the normal coverage is...

> > >> Tell us where please one can buy the product Snow Roof, how many coats
> needed, does it come in 5gal bucket. How much did you use to cover your RV
> roof. --
> > >> Tom
> > >
> > > There's also one called Snow Roof.
> > > takes 2 or 3 coats, and is supposed to be very durable and reflects
> > >heat nicely.
> > > have to install(paint it on) in dry weather, as it's water soluble
> > >before it dries(cures).
> > > Available at many places, like home Depot...
> >
> > I use Snow Roof extensively on my roofs - just finished doing my garage roof
> > with it - Its great stuff, and my first choice in roof treatments...
> >
> > Gary - KJ6Q
> >
> >
>

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Wayne

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George Lowry wrote:


>
> On Mon, 26 Oct 1998 15:12:58 GMT, blackj...@my-dejanews.com wrote:
>
> >In article <7111k1$d...@enews3.newsguy.com>,
> > "Gary - KJ6Q" <davi...@gte.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> Wayne wrote in message <3633F318...@usa.net>...
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >tjohnson wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> I put "KOOL SEAL" elastomeric roof coating on my trailer top 7 years ago
> >> (2
> >> >> coats), and re-coated with 1 coat this summer. It is pliable and gives
> >> >> with the skin and keeps the inside cooler. Since I have an aluminum
> >> >> finished trailer, I use the light gray color, but most people use the
> >> >> white. Very durable.

> >> >> Tell us where please one can buy the product Snow Roof, how many coats
> >needed, does it come in 5gal bucket. How much did you use to cover your RV
> >roof. --
> >> >> Tom
>

> I bought Snow Roof at Meeks in Elk Grove, CA. Home Depot did not
> carry it. Payless Cashways/Lumberjack/Furrows did have it but at a
> much higher price.
>
As with anything, one needs to shop for both price and availability.
While Home Depot here in NY has it, it may not be available in all
locations.
I originally found it in Builders Square, a K-Mart subsidiary, which
has gone out of business.

> Coverage is approximately 100 sq ft/gal. It comes in one and five
> gallons cans.
>
> There are also a couple of products called Temp Coat and Thermo
> Shield. See <http://users.cwnet.com/~thall/ceramic.htm> for more
> information. Either one seems to be much superior to Snowroof.
>
> George

George Lowry

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Oct 27, 1998, 3:00:00 AM10/27/98
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On Mon, 26 Oct 1998 15:12:58 GMT, blackj...@my-dejanews.com wrote:

>In article <7111k1$d...@enews3.newsguy.com>,
> "Gary - KJ6Q" <davi...@gte.net> wrote:
>>
>> Wayne wrote in message <3633F318...@usa.net>...
>> >
>> >
>> >tjohnson wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I put "KOOL SEAL" elastomeric roof coating on my trailer top 7 years ago
>> (2
>> >> coats), and re-coated with 1 coat this summer. It is pliable and gives
>> >> with the skin and keeps the inside cooler. Since I have an aluminum
>> >> finished trailer, I use the light gray color, but most people use the
>> >> white. Very durable.
>> >> Tell us where please one can buy the product Snow Roof, how many coats
>needed, does it come in 5gal bucket. How much did you use to cover your RV
>roof. --
>> >> Tom


I bought Snow Roof at Meeks in Elk Grove, CA. Home Depot did not
carry it. Payless Cashways/Lumberjack/Furrows did have it but at a
much higher price.

Coverage is approximately 100 sq ft/gal. It comes in one and five

Greg Surratt

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On Mon, 26 Oct 1998 11:35:49 -0800, "Harald" <Har...@Foxinternet.net>
wrote:

>I just put the Rhino lining in my F350. They warranty for life. Colors
>other than black cost extra and they recommend putting UV stabilizer in with
>the color to stop fading. The coating is flexible and should work on a RV
>roof. I saw pictures of boats, jeep interiors, van roofs,etc so they appear
>to spray just about anything.
>
>--- Harald ---

They will "spray just about anything." I called the Line-X guy here
and asked about spraying my running boards. He said if they would
stay still long enough, he would spray them. He also claims the city
won't put a stop light on his corner out of fear of "Line-X'ed city
busses"


Greg
'98 3500 QC 4x2 Cummins ISB, Auto, 3.54:1,
Driftwood with Leather and all the heavy duty options.
'80 Fleetwood Prowler, 23 footer.

Slats

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Excuse me...can someone expand on what the function of this product
is?

And any experiences?

regards....

Gary - KJ6Q

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It provides a highly flexible and reflective surface to just about any
roofing surface that will provide greatly increased leakage and weather
proofing. It will substantially extend the life of conventional roofing, and
keep summertime inside temperatures down due to reflective qualities. It is
extremely durable, and remains pliable throughout its life.

Gary - KJ6Q

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