Cleaning motorhome advice

Philcarmy127
Philcarmy127 Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited June 2016 in Parts & Accessories #1

Hi everyone

we are new to owning a motorhome and have so far only used it a couple of times, however we have noticed there are black streaks running down part of the body work, i have cleaned it today and they have become fainter but are still visible.

does anyone have a magic remedy to help remove them?

many thanks for your advice

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  • DavidKlyne
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    edited June 2016 #2

    I usually use a good quality polish.

    David

  • DSB
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    edited June 2016 #3

    We often use One Dry Wash on the caravan.  I've always found it removes black streaks.  We tend to use it mainly while we're out and about.

    David 

  • AandJ
    AandJ Forum Participant Posts: 39
    edited June 2016 #4

    We use Fennicks Black streak remover on our MH, spray it on before washing and it works great. We also had our MH treated With a permanent polish finish so worth while and makes washing easier. Hope this helps

  • thebroons
    thebroons Forum Participant Posts: 165
    edited June 2016 #5

    As already said a good polish helps. 

    I have a waterless wash and wax which works well to remove any black streaks although I always wash the van first with a good vehicle shampoo and use the wash and wax on any stubborn black streaks. 

    Twice a year I spend a while washing , polishing and then waxing the m/h which makes cleaning easier. 

  • EJB986
    EJB986 Forum Participant Posts: 1,153
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    edited June 2016 #6

    Black streak remover and/or polish as already suggested but a clean roof will will keep them down to a minimum!

  • Dickdastardly1
    Dickdastardly1 Forum Participant Posts: 153
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    edited June 2016 #7

    If your black door and mirror trims are faded or have polish on them, try using boiled linseed oil. #superresults

  • sirtom01
    sirtom01 Forum Participant Posts: 22
    edited June 2016 #8

    Just cleaned my caravan with "Greased Lightning" waterless wash. Black streaks all gone and left a lovely shine

  • Shaun1958
    Shaun1958 Forum Participant Posts: 8
    edited June 2016 #9

    Waterless Wax and Wash from Aldi.

    Only £2.99 and it does a great job. Gets all manner of marks off our motorhome.

  • young thomas
    young thomas Club Member Posts: 11,357 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited June 2016 #10

    Black streak remover and/or polish as already suggested but a clean roof will will keep them down to a minimum!

    i realise its nit easy for everyone to get the roof nice and clean but a neglected roof can get filthy wirh all sorts of mouldy stuff lurking up there, just waiting to be washed down onto your lovely 'clean' van....

    if difficult, perhaps get it done at service time?

  • Trini
    Trini Forum Participant Posts: 429
    edited June 2016 #11

    Greased Lightening for us as well.

    Easy to use and great finish.

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