What to wash caravans with?
Submitted: Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 19:37
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johno59
Hello everyone,just wondering what people use to wash down their vans. I have a Jayco. Is the car cleaners like Kitten suitable. ? Thanks johno
Reply By: disco driver - Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 20:11
Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 20:11
I've used the usual CT18 Truckwash on the same van for years with no obvious damage to the paint/aluminium in that time.
Works for me.
Disco.
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Follow Up By: baz&pud (tassie) - Tuesday, Apr 01, 2014 at 09:30
Tuesday, Apr 01, 2014 at 09:30
Will second truck wash, makes van look like new.
baz
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Reply By: Nomadic Navara - Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 20:23
Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 20:23
CT 20, it has a bit of wax in it.
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Reply By: steved58 - Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 20:55
Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 20:55
Hi johno
If the van is fibreglass do not use anything that has ammonia in it as it will cause the white fibreglass to yellow most automotive washes have ammonia in them marine washes for fibreglass boats generally don't and ct18 truck wash has no ammonia ct18 is my preferred wash or plain old dish washing detergent hope this helps
Steve
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Follow Up By: steved58 - Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 20:58
Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 20:58
Also forgot to mention I also use septone fibreglass polish works great easy to apply and long lasting it is available at BCF
Catch ya Steve
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Reply By: John and Regina M - Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 20:57
Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 20:57
Rain.
Or more rain.
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Reply By: Member - Chooky and Wobble - Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 20:58
Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 20:58
Agree truck wash is the best, either one depending on if you need wax or not. I have washed my vehicles and vans with it for years and it doesn't seem to have corrosion issues that some detergents have. If you buy it from a truck maintenance type place you can get large containers at a much reduced price per litre
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Reply By: Member - Tony H (touring oz) - Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 22:31
Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 22:31
Truck wash for me, on the aluminium or fibreglass & Diggers Rust & Stain Remover (Bunnings) for the chassis.......vm
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Follow Up By: Member - Tony H (touring oz) - Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 22:34
Monday, Mar 31, 2014 at 22:34
Oh for an edit button.....delete vm @ the end of my post!
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Follow Up By: Member - bbuzz (NSW) - Tuesday, Apr 01, 2014 at 07:45
Tuesday, Apr 01, 2014 at 07:45
I have been known to take it to a car wash when I am away.
After a thorough scrub and under body wash, I douse it in the wax that comes with the deal.
bill
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