cleaning caravan

Submitted: Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 14:46

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cleaninghow can i get diesel smoke grime off side of van

Reply By: Gerhardp1 - Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 14:58

Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 14:58

Something like sugar soap might do it - test a small area first. Otherwise washing down with kerosene or turps (use the low odour ones) followed by detergents should do the trick.

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Reply By: Therifleman - Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 15:16

Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 15:16

Same problem recently in Darwin.Tried Kero.,Turps.,"Spray & Wipe".Just so-so.I then used CT 18 car wash & it did a better job than all the others with a lot less effort.
I might add,mix the solution in your bucket stronger than normal & use a soft broom.
This works for me.

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Follow Up By: disco driver - Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 16:32

Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 16:32

Truck wash, similar to CT18, and a soft broom followed by a good hose off with fresh water. (Don't pinch SWMBO's good broom, go and buy one for vehicle washing only).

Might be a problem, using the hose in some areas, but a good sponge and plenty of clean water from a bucket will work just as well.

Disco

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Reply By: Member - Dunworkin (WA) - Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 15:23

Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 15:23

We use a polish called 'Mothers California Gold Sealer and Glaze' phase two, it takes off all marks and leaves a good shine. We got it from our local Auto 1 store but should be able to get it from any auto parts shop.

Cheers

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