Essential RV technician tool: How a plastic scraper helps with common RV roof and body repairs

By Dustin Simpson
Today, I’m showing you a tool in every RV technician’s toolbox.

It’s used for a huge variety of RV repairs, including everything from decal removal, RV roof sealant removal, RV body silicone removal, popping an RV molding, to installing and removing RV insert moldings and much more.

So what is it? It’s a plastic scraper!

In this video, I’ll share my tips and tricks on how I use plastic scrapers and grind them down to make repair and maintenance easier.

If you’ve got experience with plastic scrapers, please leave a comment. Do you consider them a valuable addition to your toolbox?

DIY plastic scraper product links:

• Here is a link for Acrysol

Scraper tool blue CRL stick

Tapered tip stick and handle

Make sure you check out Dustin’s website, California RV Specialists, and the company’s YouTube channel for more helpful information. And see Dustin’s articles on RVtravel.com and on other social media pages.

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2 Comments

Neal Davis
10 months ago

Thank you for the suggestion, Dustin! I have it on a wish list, but do not have one yet. Have a great week and safe travels!

Jesse Crouse
10 months ago

Harbor Freight has combo packs of various widths. When they get dull just sand them sharp again. It took 2 packs but I cleaned the entire front of our 40′ DP of that Diamond Shield crap that had mold growing underneath it and “did not stop” the stone nicks.