Surface Scratches/Smears

moulesy
moulesy Forum Participant Posts: 9,402 ✭✭✭✭✭
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edited June 2019 in Caravans #1

Hoping someone might be able to solve a fairly simple problem for me! When we brought the van back from our latest trip away there was a scaffolding lorry parked just across the way from our drive. So I had to take a detour around before being able to get into the right position to get it onto the drive. In doing this I obviously brushed one side of the van against some tall bushes which have left streaks down one side of the van - not even surface scratches really. But I haven't been able to get rid of them by washing the side of the van. They're not a major problem, of course, just a bit unsightly.

So if I invested in some Bobby Dazzler would that do the trick? Or does anyone know a simpler method?

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  • DSB
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    edited June 2019 #2

    Hi Chris.  I guess it depends whether it is a scratch or a dirt mark/smear?  Have you tried something like 'One Dry Wash'?  I've found this is good for the infamous black streaks, so it might just work?  

    David

  • mickysf
    mickysf Forum Participant Posts: 6,474 ✭✭✭
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    edited June 2019 #3

    Try insect remover, that worked for me when a laurel hedge came too close. Was going to try tar remover if this didn't work but former did the trick. I would try a test patch mind before applying any chemicals.

  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited June 2019 #4

    I use showroom shine which is similar and if a smear should remove.

  • Wellys and Mac
    Wellys and Mac Forum Participant Posts: 447
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    edited June 2019 #5

    Autoglym super resin polish.

    This is in essence a very light abrasive compound with silicon fillers.

    I use this annually on my caravan, I wouldnt use a power mop like I do when I polish the cars, the paint on a caravan is far too thin. Hand applied and like wise removed will do the trick, and protect the paint, dont panic about the abrasive bit. Google it if concerned.

    Solvents I would steer clear of, as I said the paint is very thin, you have more chance of going through the paint with a solvent based product.

  • moulesy
    moulesy Forum Participant Posts: 9,402 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited June 2019 #6

    Thanks for the suggestions. I'll give them a go and let you know if I'm successful.  As I said, it's not a major problem, just spoils the look of the caravan side, even then only when viewed from a certain angle. Just a little  irritating!

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