Oil like substance on the outside of my van

Clive Burgess
Clive Burgess Forum Participant Posts: 8
edited July 2024 in Caravans #1

Good afternoon.  I have just completed a long journey through France and we were hit by extremely heavy rain.   On arrival on site my van is covered at the front in an oil like substance which has doubtless been picked up off the road.   It is all across the front of the van except where I had the protector screen on.   Does any one have an idea as to what it could actually be and how to remove.  I have tried soapy water and cleaner which is all I have access to for now but this has had no effect.  Thank you in advance.  

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  • eribaMotters
    eribaMotters Club Member Posts: 1,223
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    edited July 2024 #2

    It is probably tar, or could even be the crud thrown out by your exhaust. White spirit should remove it. After which clean with soapy water and apply some car polish. 

    Colin

  • Wherenext
    Wherenext Club Member Posts: 10,766
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    edited July 2024 #3

    If it is tar then Auto Glym have a specific tar remover. Just rub it gently on the area and wipe off. Leaves no trace. We always carry some with us.

  • Oxfordeagle15
    Oxfordeagle15 Club Member Posts: 115
    edited July 2024 #4

    A number of years ago I had a similar experience on the M1.  A lorry overtook us and I think it had a leaking fuel tank - the car and the caravan was covered in these oily marks - I got it off with paper towel and some neat Fairy Liquid.  Good Luck

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