What do you clean yours with????

MontysMaverick · 10-10-2010, 19:06

Due to the weather being mild I decided to clean the "tin hotel" now I suppose it is one of lifes little annoying quirks but "black streaks" (no vulgar replys please---unless its a bramer)aint a issue here as they are easily removed but "what do you clean the rest of your van with" would be interested what Brian, Mudlifecrisis says about this as I know hes in the industry, caravans that is not cleaning.... AND any tips about keeping the tin hotel in "showroom condition" from all would be appreciated,(only tips relating to the outside please...

My "tin hotel" 2008 BAILEY WYOMING SERIES 6 TWIN AXLE.

(RIP) PLANK · 10-10-2010, 19:08

i'm sure you wouldn't but one thing to remember is never, ever, ever use a jet wash

Deleted account DD · 10-10-2010, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

i'm sure you wouldn't but one thing to remember is never, ever, ever use a jet wash

where we store ours he has an hgv park and will pressure wash your van on cleaning friday for tenner. Its a heavy duty karcher steam cleaner on the back of a transit flat bed. looks good in theory and it doesnt half bring up the paintwork.

He asked me if I wanted ours done, I tried to explain the problems he may be causing but his line was "if the punters want it"

(RIP) PLANK · 10-10-2010, 19:21

it's amazing how daft people can be, mind you they keep the caravan repair and salvage trade in buisness.

I use any car shampoo, or wash and was i happen to have at the time, realy stubborn marks, silky cream cleaner in a tub. But to be honest when it comes to keeping the outside spotless i aint that fussy, inside is another matter all together allways pristine

MontysMaverick · 10-10-2010, 19:34

Cheers fellas for the advice and tips, now Ill throw this in the mix and see what you think, anyone used traffic film remover, the reason I ask is I was up at the dealers the other week and asked the young lad what they were using and that was the reply, well to be honest he said "TFR" first and being a old fart I said "oh right" , (you know that look and stance that means you aint a clue but dont want to seem a dork, then he sees this and gives you the full version.....)

as for the inside I agree with plank as we keep ours as good as it can be, I personnely have tried "fenwicks" but thought it wasnt that good, Today I used a decent car shampoo and topped it off with Meguiars cannuba wax (think thats how you spell it) and was quite impressed with the results.

Deleted account DD · 10-10-2010, 19:37

I always used car shampoo on the old ones then a rub over with car polish but this current van seems to show the back streaks more

so I started using the caravan cleaner. No idea what makes it different but it works

Adz · 10-10-2010, 19:44

When i lived in my static on a holiday home

The groundsman / maintenance man used this

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165576

It done the job for him & over 100 statics

Everything that i use comes from here but unless your in the trade i dont think you can have access to it

http://www.autosmart.co.uk

patbhoy · 10-10-2010, 19:52

You cant beat Fenwicks products, caravan cleaner, black streak remover, bobby dazzler

Deleted account DD · 10-10-2010, 19:08

I use autoglym caravan cleaner, because our local motor factor sells it cheap and its good . However the last purchase was from the netto range and was excellent

briggie · 10-10-2010, 21:20

haven charge us £32 to clean the static

The Patrolman · 10-10-2010, 21:53

Elbow grease and 'Mer'

Before we sold the Bailey Senator we cleaned it with Fairy and a sponge, A bit of Jiff to ret rid of the stubborn marks. Then a Tub of Mer Polish, That did the trick!

Boyes store are doing a 500ml tub for £4.99 not a bad price.

MudLifeCrisis · 10-10-2010, 21:56

Nothing special just car shampoo and stubborn marks removed with Onedrywash.

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 10-10-2010, 22:18

err mostly been cleaning my 'van with mother nature's finest.

obviously not very well, but is cheap.

theres a guy that tubbs has had rounf to clean n polish
his, suspect looks better than new.

http://www.carashinenational.co.uk/

looks stunning.

Deleted account DD · 11-10-2010, 08:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

err mostly been cleaning my 'van with mother nature's finest.

obviously not very well, but is cheap.

theres a guy that tubbs has had rounf to clean n polish
his, suspect looks better than new.

http://www.carashinenational.co.uk/

looks stunning.

Excellent link

from his description of how far he will travel it looks as though he is just around the corner from me. I notice servicings in there too. If he can stamp my Bailey book up he will be getting some bussiness at skanky discovers expense

millie2 · 11-10-2010, 15:25

OOH Dave are you still not happy with them, Im sat in mine at the mo thinking its time for a change

10-10-2010, 19:06	#1
MontysMaverick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: staffordshire Vehicle: ford maverick 2.7 td Posts: 374	What do you clean yours with???? Due to the weather being mild I decided to clean the "tin hotel" now I suppose it is one of lifes little annoying quirks but "black streaks" (no vulgar replys please---unless its a bramer)aint a issue here as they are easily removed but "what do you clean the rest of your van with" would be interested what Brian, Mudlifecrisis says about this as I know hes in the industry, caravans that is not cleaning.... AND any tips about keeping the tin hotel in "showroom condition" from all would be appreciated,(only tips relating to the outside please... My "tin hotel" 2008 BAILEY WYOMING SERIES 6 TWIN AXLE.

10-10-2010, 22:18	#13
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	err mostly been cleaning my 'van with mother nature's finest. obviously not very well, but is cheap. theres a guy that tubbs has had rounf to clean n polish his, suspect looks better than new. http://www.carashinenational.co.uk/ looks stunning. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

10-10-2010, 19:08	#2
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	i'm sure you wouldn't but one thing to remember is never, ever, ever use a jet wash

10-10-2010, 19:21	#4
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	it's amazing how daft people can be, mind you they keep the caravan repair and salvage trade in buisness. I use any car shampoo, or wash and was i happen to have at the time, realy stubborn marks, silky cream cleaner in a tub. But to be honest when it comes to keeping the outside spotless i aint that fussy, inside is another matter all together allways pristine

10-10-2010, 19:34	#5
MontysMaverick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: staffordshire Vehicle: ford maverick 2.7 td Posts: 374	Cheers fellas for the advice and tips, now Ill throw this in the mix and see what you think, anyone used traffic film remover, the reason I ask is I was up at the dealers the other week and asked the young lad what they were using and that was the reply, well to be honest he said "TFR" first and being a old fart I said "oh right" , (you know that look and stance that means you aint a clue but dont want to seem a dork, then he sees this and gives you the full version.....) as for the inside I agree with plank as we keep ours as good as it can be, I personnely have tried "fenwicks" but thought it wasnt that good, Today I used a decent car shampoo and topped it off with Meguiars cannuba wax (think thats how you spell it) and was quite impressed with the results.

10-10-2010, 19:37	#6
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	I always used car shampoo on the old ones then a rub over with car polish but this current van seems to show the back streaks more so I started using the caravan cleaner. No idea what makes it different but it works

10-10-2010, 19:44	#7
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	When i lived in my static on a holiday home The groundsman / maintenance man used this http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165576 It done the job for him & over 100 statics Everything that i use comes from here but unless your in the trade i dont think you can have access to it http://www.autosmart.co.uk

10-10-2010, 19:52	#8
patbhoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bridge of Weir, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GR SE 2.8TD Posts: 526	You cant beat Fenwicks products, caravan cleaner, black streak remover, bobby dazzler

10-10-2010, 21:20	#10
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	haven charge us £32 to clean the static

10-10-2010, 21:53	#11
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Elbow grease and 'Mer' Before we sold the Bailey Senator we cleaned it with Fairy and a sponge, A bit of Jiff to ret rid of the stubborn marks. Then a Tub of Mer Polish, That did the trick! Boyes store are doing a 500ml tub for £4.99 not a bad price.

10-10-2010, 21:56	#12
MudLifeCrisis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St Albans Herts Vehicle: 1997 Mav 2.7tdi lwb Posts: 1,377	Nothing special just car shampoo and stubborn marks removed with Onedrywash.

11-10-2010, 15:25	#15
millie2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SW durham Vehicle: 06 xtrail columbia Posts: 244	OOH Dave are you still not happy with them, Im sat in mine at the mo thinking its time for a change