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kickincamper
Explorer
Jun 13, 2013

HELP...BLACK STREAKS

We have a 30' 5th wheel that is way too big for us to scrub with our health issues. I know there are many cleaners out there, but we don't want to remove the paint or finish either. Is there anything "safe" we can use to even help out with those ugly marks? I am wondering about a decent brand of wash and wax and using a long handled scrub brush?:h
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    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    Jun 13, 2013
    kickincamper wrote:
    We have a 30' 5th wheel that is way too big for us to scrub with our health issues. I know there are many cleaners out there, but we don't want to remove the paint or finish either. Is there anything "safe" we can use to even help out with those ugly marks? I am wondering about a decent brand of wash and wax and using a long handled scrub brush?:h


    Couple things. First. You should invest in the extended gutters, and down spouts. They really help, as they keep water from running down the side from the roof.
    Also. IF you can't wax it. You can have it professionally done. Only really needs it once a year, and it makes it easier to wash the black streaks , and bugs off.
  • cpaulsen's avatar
    cpaulsen
    Explorer
    Jun 13, 2013
    I have always used Awesome Orange. On aluminum and fiberglass 5th wheels. Start off always diluted and worked up in strength of the product. Never left a dull finish and always waxed afterwards. Keep the roof clean and use gutter extensions and the black streaks go away.
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    kickincamper
    Explorer
    Jun 13, 2013
    ata3001 wrote:
    I use Tilex bath cleaner. Doesn't harm vinyl & doesn't harm the finish on the camper, yet removes the black streaks. Tries many other ones that other recommend ie...Awesome, Martin's RV cleaner etc.... & they all seemed to leave a dull sheen that I just couldn't remove.


    Can I ask how long you have used this product?
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    ata3001
    Explorer
    Jun 13, 2013
    I use Tilex bath cleaner. Doesn't harm vinyl & doesn't harm the finish on the camper, yet removes the black streaks. Tries many other ones that other recommend ie...Awesome, Martin's RV cleaner etc.... & they all seemed to leave a dull sheen that I just couldn't remove.

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