Guest alex blower Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 How do you get rid of the streaking on the sides etc. of a motorhome. Have tried washing then using Mer. Nice finish but you can still see the dull streaks faintly. Can you T.Cut it? Any help much appreciated. Thank you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 DONT use T cut! Use Autoglym. This shifts the streaks completely and protects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neil whiting Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 dont know how good autoglym is but i use a product called muck off. you wash your motorhome as normal, then spray any streaks with muck off and rub, and it removes them no problem. also good for removing tar and flys etc bought it at newbury motorhome show but have seen it at halfords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Hi Neil, I tried Autoglym it wasnt worth the bottle it was packeged in. Mer did the job better, but beware do not use Mer on GRP as it is silicone based. The Autoglym went in the bin. Possibly when you get the streaks off, try Mer gel that is used on the Black plastics and rubber as it is the oxydisation of the rubber that causes most of the marks. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Powell Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 At some M/H Shows there is a man selling a cleaner called "PINK STUFF" it cleans just about anything, including those black streaks. Just spray it on, or neat out of the tub, leave for 20 minutes and wash it off, streaks gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TOM Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 So will kitchen "cream cleaner" but you would be mad to use such an abrasive material on your coachwork. I know Autoglym works as it has the right petrol based solvents in it to take the streaks away easilly and I use it myself (when I have enough cash for such an expensice car polish!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Derek Uzzell Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 I believe most car polishes contain silicone (plenty of previous forum postings on this). There are certainly specific 'detergent'-type products for removing black-streaking, though I found a strong concentration of Fenwick's Motorhome Cleaner did a pretty good job. If streaking has been allowed to remain on the bodywork surface and treatment with a slightly abrasive polish (like Mer) still leaves faint traces, then VERY careful use of a cutting compound like T-Cut might be worth trying. Personally, I wouldn't bother as the chances of doing more harm than good are high. Might be worth visiting www.farecla.co.uk as Farecla products are the only ones recommended by Auto-Sleepers for cleaning/polishing their motorhomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Norma Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Fenwicks Black Streak Remover - is the answer - for me. Alot less work than polish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike C Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Agree with Norma, Fenwicks products are first class and designed for Caravan/Motor Caravan use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Georgina Powell Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 ....Streaking on a cricket pitch or a football field occasionally is O.K. for a laugh. But on a motor home??? A bit O.T.T....should be 'get em on' not 'get em off' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike C Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Reckon you need to get some of that PINK STUFF Georgina. Does it remove streaks from bacon as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Norma Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 The other thing that helps is Fiamma drip stop. This is a very small self adhesive rubber gutter. You then have some control of where the streaks appear! Put along the top of the van it soon merges into the van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Corbett Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 I have been very impressed with Fenwicks - the cleaner does a good job and following up with the Bobby Dazzler seems to keep it clean for far longer than any polish. I have tried Autoglym but it didn't last long and then read the posts about the effects of silicon on GRP! I use a fertilizer spray for the BD (about £5 from B&Q) attached to the hosepipe with a couple of capfuls - once around the van is enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Powell Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Thanks for your information about Fiama Drip Stop Norma. I just bought three lengths of it at the Newburry Show, so now I know I haven't wasted my money and it will work, and can stick it on with confidence. Fiama price £18.99...Johns Cross £15 special show price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Norma Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 You may find the little wipes with the drip stop a bit on the small side. If you can find any more isopropyl alcohol it will be an advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ceri Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 My husband has used MER for years and swore by it, still does. but now hes found this new product that really does shift the dreaded BLACK STREAKS,ALSO THE DEAD REMAINS ON OUR VAN AFTER A JOURNEY, NO EXPENSIVE CLEANERS FOR US ANY MORE, PAY A VISIT TO YOUR LOCAL "LIDL" STORE AND BUY THEIR " W5 BATHROOM MOOUSE" (99P PER TIN) NO RUBBING OR SCRUBBING JUST A SOFT SPONGE WILL DO THE JOB. OUR KONTIKI GLEAMS. Ceri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alan Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Ceri,Thanks for your posting.I tried it and it works amazingly well.At first I was worried that the product may be too caustic as it is so effective but then again it is designed for glass fibre baths.Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike C Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Hello Ceri, Another thank you for info on Lidl W5 Bathroom cleaner. It's great for cleaning UPVC window frames (house) as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Norma Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Thanks Ceri. You've broadened my mind. Just been and bought 2 cans after first visit to Lidl's. Can't wait to try it. Come to think of it I might even try it in the bathroom first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clive Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 There is no Lidl in Blazingsmoke.. is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jiffyman Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Have you tried Mr Sheen or Sparkle furniture polish? I was told it could be a good alternative to the other polishes on the market! I also use Meguiars too, very good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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