Black streaks

RogJanBell
RogJanBell Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited April 2019 in Caravans #1

I would like to hear what other members do to prevent the black streaks you get on your vans, just tried the stuff from Aldi but it didn’t touch it, is it better to cover your caravan over winter to stop it happening 

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  • Lunar Tony
    Lunar Tony Forum Participant Posts: 35
    edited April 2019 #2

    Think you'll find Silky cleaner is best on the market for removing black streaks.

    Tony

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited April 2019 #3

    i use this too, but my neighbour says he's had success with Muc-off 🤔

  • JollyKernow
    JollyKernow Forum Participant Posts: 2,629
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    edited April 2019 #4

    Morning

    I've found the best way to prevent black streaks is to install an awning rail strip sold by the meter, available from dealers. It's a two inch (ish) strip that slides in the rail (as the awning does). I've never had straks in the six years I've used them. My van is stored outside over winter and all I do is a quick wash over before I set up for the season.wink

    JK

  • heddlo
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    edited April 2019 #5

    Another vote for the awning rail strip.  We were at first very sceptical this would work but it does!  No black streaks since we’ve used it. 

  • Briang
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    edited April 2019 #6

    +1 

  • commeyras
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    edited April 2019 #7

    Black streaks usually appear under window on my caravan.  I find that Fenwicks caravan wash at a 10% dilution sprayed on,  left for a few minutes, then washed off removes the streaks.

  • Freedom a whitebox
    Freedom a whitebox Club Member Posts: 296 ✭✭✭
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    edited April 2019 #8

    When I start getting black streaks on the side of the caravan, it’s normally a good sign to clean the roof. I also use the awning strips when at home but that doesn’t stop the front and back getting them.

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited April 2019 #9

    If only they were blue streaks then all we'd have to do is cancel them.wink

  • cabbiemick
    cabbiemick Forum Participant Posts: 297
    edited April 2019 #10

    we also use awning strip no more black streaks 

  • Wherenext
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    edited April 2019 #11

    How is someone able to post without using a name/non de plume? Never seen that before.

    We started using the awning strips after seeing NTH's using them and he recommended it. Works.

  • Merve
    Merve Forum Participant Posts: 2,333
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    edited April 2019 #12

    I use Autoglym’s High Definition wax. Not only does it remove black streaks in a flash, it also resists them reforming. Once you have uses HD Wax it is much easier to remove them anyway. It’s not cheap but it lasts for ever as you need very little to polish your car or caravan and the finish is silky smooth and beautiful!! 

  • Nuggy
    Nuggy Forum Participant Posts: 512
    edited April 2019 #13

    Another vote here for awning strips. I also put a small block fixed at each end, to prevent the strip from moving along and out of the rail due to vibrations when being towed.

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