Cleaning RV Fiberglass with Acetone

How to Clean Fiberglass RV Parts with Acetone

The basic steps to RV fiberglass cleaning using acetone.

1. Pour 5 tbsp. of acetone into a bucket.
2. Wipe the fiberglass surface with the acetone-soaked cloth.
3. Apply light pressure to remove any stains from the fiberglass surface.
4. Wet a white cotton cloth with warm water from a sink. …
5. Wipe the fiberglass surface with the damp cloth to remove acetone residue.

These steps work great on your RV’s fiberglass and also around your sticks and bricks buildings. You may be wondering how to clean an RV roof with acetone. Here’s a more detailed explanation of how to use acetone on your RV roof.

How to Clean a Fiberglass RV Roof

Cleaning RVs, especially cleaning RV roof poses their own unique challenges,

Fiberglass RVs have a protective layer of polyurethane called gel coat. It protects the surface of the fiberglass and has a glossy shine. Dirt, oxidation, sap, bugs, and UV exposure can all eventually make your RV appear dull and dirty. To clean your fiberglass roof follow these steps.

• Broom sweep the roof if needed. Then apply a bug and tar remover formulated for fiberglass to any of the areas affected by bugs, tree sap, or white or black streaks caused by roof oxidation.
• Wash the fiberglass with a sponge using a solution of 1 cup of liquid laundry detergent and 1 gallon of warm water. Rinse the soap off by spraying the RV with a garden hose. Allow the surface to dry naturally.
• Use acetone and wipe down the fiberglass with it to remove grease and oils. Start at the top and work down the sides. Acetone is a great multi purpose solvent and disinfectant that you can use in your RV, woodshop, and household.
• Apply a fiberglass wax by following the manufacturer’s instructions. The wax will fill any microscopic pitting in the gel coat and restore its glossy surface.

Remember that you must wax your fiberglass after using any solvent on it.

Acetone is a powerful solvent so always us it carefully around your RV, when used properly, bulk acetone can be a great addition to your RV maintenance toolkit.