Bald roof

[Nigel+Jane]

Our 1998 Hymer, BR 599 integral, has hardly any paint left on the roof. When I wash it the cloths and water are white. It also rubs off on knees and clothes. It is not flaky. It is an aluminium roof. The roof is cluttered with skylights, antennas, satellite dish and solar panels. It seems sound and it is not leaking. I want to repaint it but can this be done over chalky existing paint? We are new to campervanning and need some advice please. Has anyone else had this problem and what is the best solution? Cheers.

 

[Al-Di]

rub it back to get rid of the loose stuff, then either spray or roll an enamel based paint on may need a good day as it will take a couple of hours to tack off, or do smaller areas at a time masking each part then rub the edges to get rid of joints, may not look pretty but will be better than what you have,

 

[Nigel+Jane]

Thanks Alan and Diane. You don't recommend a rubberised paint then? What would a typical enamel based paint make be ?

 

[Grummyb]

I'm sure humbrol is an enamel paint you know the sort you paint airfix models with but blimey you won't arf need a lot of those little tins

 

[fat haggis]

Radiator paint

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[travlinman]

B&M sell Johnstones metal paint in white

 

[Sandancers]

Maybe you should approach a bona fide car painting company and ask them how much to repaint your roof and in the conversation ask what sort of paint they would use. If they are cheap, get them to do it, if too dear then at least you know what paint to use.

 

[Nigel+Jane]

Thanks all, I will visit my local car repair place and if that's too expensive, go and get some enamel. Cheers

 

[Al-Di]

Rustoleum can be rolled or any good machinery paint

 

[Hastingsranger]

Hi Nigel+Jane , did you get this problem sorted? As my 1998 Hymer swing has recently developed a similar condition! Ian

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[mackeellan]

I would rub it down with 100 grit wet and dry in order to provide a good key, wash off and roller paint with a small radiator type roller. Hammerite sell a white smoothrite paint that would suffice. Probably only need one coat but I would give it two. Good luck.

 

[pagey]

If your roof is aluminium you will need an etch primer first

 

[Jamesh]

I would use epoxy paint for its extreme durability, as you need a fair amount it won't be much more expensive than hammerite.

Of course you need a suitable etch primer first.

Cheers James