Roof Cleaning Advice Needed

[currymaster]

I've just been cleaning our caravan and am really struggling with the roof.

I usually use Fenwicks caravan cleaner, with a brush and it comes up fine, but not this time! I even tried a spot test with neat Fenwicks on a cloth, and that didn't make much impact.

Not wanting to use anything abrasive I used Silky cream on a patch, which works but takes a huge amount of effort.

I have added a couple of photos showing the problem and would welcome any advice/suggestions.

 

[Andy Norfolk]

Have you tried Wet & Forget?

 

[toad a caravan]

I've used a product called blaze,I get it from a vehicle refinishing (auto paint supplies), it's useful for the removal of grease to general light cleaning dependant on it's dilution ratio,I used it 5/95 water.I will attempt to put some images on..your correct in not using abrasive products, there's not an abundance of paint applied in the first place..Gary

 

[toad a caravan]

Images of my roof

 

[borderbilly]

Ive used bleach with hot water applied with a spray mist bottle, worked okay

 

[currymaster]

Have you tried Wet & Forget?

No I haven't, have you had success with it?

 

[currymaster]

I've used a product called blaze,I get it from a vehicle refinishing (auto paint supplies), it's useful for the removal of grease to general light cleaning dependant on it's dilution ratio,I used it 5/95 water.I will attempt to put some images on..your correct in not using abrasive products, there's not an abundance of paint applied in the first place..Gary

Thanks for that Gary. It looks to have made a great job.

 

[currymaster]

Ive used bleach with hot water applied with a spray mist bottle, worked okay

Hadn't thought of that. Thank you.

 

[borderbilly]

Hadn't thought of that. Thank you.

Try a small patch 1st, let it soak about 5 minutes then agitate with a small green/yellow washing up pad. Brought my roof up like new.

 

[Andy Norfolk]

No I haven't, have you had success with it?

Yes it's pretty effective.

 

[Beachball]

I would give this one a try Autoglym Caravan and Motorhome Cleaner like you i have use Fenwicks caravan cleaner and Silky cream when i had my caravan .

 

[otherclive]

Always used Fenwicks caravan ckeaner. But from autumn the van would be sprayed with Fenwicks Overwintering fluid which when washed off in spring made cleaning the roof much easier.

 

[izzy]

I have used Autoglym caravan and motor home cleaner to great effect for years but this time on the large panels I have tried Pro-Kleen waterless wax and found it excellent and easy to use although I still use the Autglym for nooks and crannies with the toothbrush (works inside as well)
I have always found Silky ineffective and far too labour intensive.
I have heard good things about Greased lightning and may try that next, bit pricy though.

Our old van is kept gleaming but to be fair it is stored at the side of the house with plenty of room around it so not too much of a task really

 

[Buckman]

We used Meguirs 3 step on a previous caravan and it was brilliant. Kept the caravan shiny for a few years afterwards.

 

[Hutch]

I Would rather have a waxy top to the caravan like Fenwick over wintering, it helps to seal the edges of any strips. Why wash all that waxy. Sealing stuff away.
Waxoyl works well.

 

[otherclive]

The only problem with using Fenwicks Overwintering fluid or similar is that it can attract muck if you use it in winter. But come spring when you wash it off you then see the benefits.

 

[Hutch]

The only problem with using Fenwicks Overwintering fluid or similar is that it can attract muck if you use it in winter. But come spring when you wash it off you then see the benefits.

As I say, why wash off the Fenwicks or Waxoyl , leave it on, you cannot see the roof, .