16' Series roof paint

[wizzerwazza]

Hi all,

I recently resealed the roof of my 2006 model. While i was up there i noticed the roof is dull and sort of chalky? You can rub your hand along the roof and get white powder on your fingers. I was wondering if anyone has repainted their van roof and what paint to use? I was going to go down to the boat accessory shop and get some boat paint.

thanks

Warren

 

[macca]

Have you washed and polished it first? Try some good quality boat wash and polish maybe.

 

[BUSH PALACE]

Yep what Maccayak said ..

 

[17triton]

Warren by what you have said it sounds like your roof has oxidised. Macca hit the nail on the head with what he said. I used to be a car detailer and hopefully you won't have to paint it. It might need more than just a wash and hand polish though. Do you know anyone who does cut and polishes on cars over there? A light cut with cutting compound then a wash and a good polish should bring it back to life and then an annual polish should keep it schmicko.
Cheers Matt.

 

[wizzerwazza]

Ok, thanks for the replies. I looked up oxidisation and yes it looks like my roof has done that. So I researched what to do and a cut and polish is the way to go. I bought some cutting compound and have done about half the roof. A little improvement but not back to its former glory. Still some stains/dark marks and dull. So i think I would still like to paint it. Any ideas on the paint?
thanks
wizzer

 

[Adam G]

If you are going to paint it anyway I think you should first keep going with the cutters, unless the paint is damaged all the way through it's thickness the cutters should do the job.

 

[macca]

If you are going to paint it anyway I think you should first keep going with the cutters, unless the paint is damaged all the way through it's thickness the cutters should do the job.

Agree with Adam, maybe a boat detailer could be helpful.