Black Streak Remover

RGar974417 wrote:

ReadyToGo wrote:
The gold/yellow cleaner sold for $1 at Dollar Tree and other dollar stores does a great job if you let it stay on for 30 seconds or so.

It's called "Awesome".And it is the best cleaner for a dollar.

It will ruin your finish, ask how I know. Stripped all the sheen, shine off my last aluminium sided 5th wheel. Wherever it ran down the sides.

Reliable RV Cleaner
Spray on, wipe off. Probably should wax after. I use on my aluminum sided TT and works great, no matter how black or how long.

Bucky Badger wrote:
What mixture rate do you use?

On the exterior I used it as a spot (streak) cleaner full strength. Interior cleaning I would use it diluted 5 to 1.

Here is what Awesome says:

Directions

Dilute before use. Start with the recommended dilution, but you may find it necessary to use more or less cleaner to adjust for varying cleaning problems or hard and soft water conditions. For use in carpet cleaning machines. Do not use concentrated on glass. For 10 to 1, use 10 cups of water to 1 cup of Awesome. For 5 to 1, use 5 cups of water to 1 cup of Awesome. For 2 to 1, use 2 cups of water to 1 cup of Awesome. For 20 to 1, use 20 cups of water to 1 cup of Awesome. For 30 to 1, use 30 cups of water to 1 cup of Awesome. For 50 to 1, use 50 cups of water to 1 cup of Awesome. For 120 to 1, use 120 cups of water to 1 cup of Awesome. Dilution Scale: Air Conditioners - Water 10 to 1 Awesome; Aircraft - Water 10 to 1 Awesome; Auto Engine - Straight; Auto Floor Mats - 5 Water to 1 Awesome; White Sidewalls - 2 Water to 1 Awesome; Bathroom: Shower - 5 Water to 1 Awesome; Sink - 5 Water to 1 Awesome; Tub - 10 Water to 1 Awesome; Blackboards - 20 Water to 1 Awesome; Blanket Wash - 5 Water to 1 Awesome; Car Wash - 50 Water to 1 Awesome; Chrome - 10 Water to 1 Awesome; Cloth Furniture - 10 Water to 1 Awesome; Conveyer Belts - 10 Water to 1 Awesome; Doors - 5 Water to 1 Awesome; Driveways: Light Oil - 10 Water to 1 Awesome; Heavy Oil - 5 Water to 1 Awesome; Fiberglass - 10 Water to 1 Awesome; Floor Cleaning - 10 Water to 1 Awesome; General Cleaning - 10 Water to 1 Awesome; Heavy Oiled Surface - 5 Water to 1 Awesome; Ink - Straight; Kitchen Stove - 5 Water to 1 Awesome; Kitchen Stove Hood - Straight; Marble - 10 Water to 1 Awesome; Naugahyde - 10 Water to 1 Awesome; Nicotine Buildup - Straight; Office Machines - 10 Water to 1 Awesome; Paint Oxidation - 5 Water to 1 Awesome; Plastic - 10 Water to 1 Awesome; Rugs: Shampoo - 30 Water to 1 Awesome; Spotting 2 Water to 1 Awesome; Rust Stains - 2 Water to 2 Awesome; Smoke Damage - 2 Water to 1 Awesome; Steam Cleaning - 50 Water to 1 Awesome; Tile Grout - 5 Water to 1 Awesome; Venetian Blinds - 5 Water to 1 Awesome; Vinyl Furniture - 10 Water to 1 Awesome; Vomit Remover - 5 Water to 1 Awesome; Wax Stripping - 5 Water to 1 Awesome; Windows - 120 Water to 1 Awesome; Wood Furniture - 10 Water to 1 Awesome; Woodwork - 10 Water to 1 Awesome.

Try Pledge and a microfiber cloth.

Veebyes wrote:

noe-place wrote:
I've used baby wipes for years and they take the whole streak off an leave a layer of protection behind.

It has been a few years so no baby wipes around here to check but I still remember the smell, before use that is. I suspect they contain rubbing alcohol, which is an excellent cleaner for more things than babys. I also suspect that it will remove wax.

Nope, I use those that have a lotion base that leaves a protective coating on the rv just as it would a baby. And in addition to that I wax it every once in awhile so it's got double protection in the areas that tend to streak.

noe-place wrote:
I've used baby wipes for years and they take the whole streak off an leave a layer of protection behind.

It has been a few years so no baby wipes around here to check but I still remember the smell, before use that is. I suspect they contain rubbing alcohol, which is an excellent cleaner for more things than babys. I also suspect that it will remove wax.

I've used baby wipes for years and they take the whole streak off an leave a layer of protection behind.

RGar974417 wrote:

ReadyToGo wrote:
The gold/yellow cleaner sold for $1 at Dollar Tree and other dollar stores does a great job if you let it stay on for 30 seconds or so.

It's called "Awesome".And it is the best cleaner for a dollar.

Works really well to remove both black streaks and wax.

I've got an aluminum sided travel trailer (1995 model), and it looks like heck. Nothing I've done has got all the black streaks off, and it's ready for paint.

Best stuff is Awesome ($1 per bottle @ Dollar General) and a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. However both are microabrasive and will remove paint over a number of years' usage.

We've bought a new fiberglass sided fifth wheel, and will be washing the roof and siding often in the future.

The Aero wash wax mop kit will work for you. It is pricey to say the least. Check it out. I choked it back and bought a setup. I have been very pleased with the results and the equipment is excellent
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