John.N Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Our motorhome is parked in the drive with the exhaust pipe about a foot away from a cream concrete plant trough with the result that starting engine sprays it with dirty exhaust deposits. Any suggestions as to the best way of removing this unsightly mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjmike Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Try using a detergent (diluted fairy liquid) agitate with a stiff brush, then rinse off should do the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK5 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 If you were to add about 250ml of two stroke oil to your fuel tank every time you fill up it will prevent the black exhaust fumes and give your engine a cleaner burn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambles Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Unfortunately you cannot stop it by using additives. It is caused by comdensation in teh exhaust from conbustion when cold and teh water droplest blow out carringing soot from the exhaust. Additives will just reduce the amount produced. but not elliminate the build up of soot in the exhaust. My suggestion to clean is to mix up some clothes washing powder and use to scrub clean. I have found better than fairy liquid for removing oily sooty deposits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Collings Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Biological washing powder mixed to a paste to make it stick, leave overnight and scrub off. Failing that speak to a garage and find what they use to keep floor clean. If smudge remains repaint ( Ex recycling centre for small quantities) To avoid repeat, place easily cleaned board in target area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Brown Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Hi Not a problem, put a blanket or other material over your planter just before you start the engine then remove when the cause of the problem has been removed, ie when you drive off. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.N Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Many thanks for al your suggestions and also the simple remedies for avoiding the problem. (Why didn't I think of that?? Doh!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Paint your planter black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooty10 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Thought that was a racist remark at first. lol Sooty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 There is a chemical called TFR (traffic film remover) that all professional valeters use, it must be watered down due to it being quite aggressive stuff. It's also good at getting the soot off the skirts on the side of the van if like mine the exhaust deposits it there as you drive along, plus the dead flies on the over cab and black streaks down the sides. The downside it will probably kill all your plants in the planter!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjmike Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Don't use TFR on your motorhome unless you know what your doing with it. TFR comes in many different guises some brands are really strong others not so. Get it wrong and you could find yourself with no or very faded graphics on your motorhome. Always consult your supplier about strengths / dilutions and use with caution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Totally agree fjmike, must always be used with caution and diluted as per instructions and sprayed on a wet surface. I'm not actually sure if it available to the general public anyway! Good stuff though! Regards Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallii Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I had the same problem with my white painted wall and another vehicle (not the M/H). I put a tailpipe trim on it with a 90 Degree bend. Sorted! H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgain Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 nice one arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euroserv Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 BGD - 2011-05-14 9:28 AM Paint your planter black. My kind of logic. Love it! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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