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28/11/2010 at 3:07pm
 Location: West Sussex
 Outfit: Baliey Senator California series 6
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this might seem a dumb question, but what the heck! for the life of me, I cannot think of a way to reach and polish the front overhang of my low line Geist Pahantom. Is the roof substantial enough to lean a ladder against? (bearing in mind the angle would be really unsafe). Has anyone hit on a method for polishing this part of a motor home easily and from ground level?


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28/11/2010 at 7:42pm
 Location: Cleethorpes
 Outfit: Rapido 770F
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  I use a stout pair of steps with an extending brush , bucket of hot water and some Fenwicks motorhome cleaner it comeup a treat.Finally hose off with water, and the jobs a goodun.



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28/11/2010 at 10:21pm
 Location: West Sussex
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thanks Rapidoman.

My van is in great condition but its previous owner scrimped on polish, the rest of the van has come up a treat, but I really want to get at the overcab to Tcut and polish it!

thanks again, I'll give it a try

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29/11/2010 at 8:55am
 Location: West Midlands
 Outfit: peugeot coachbuilt motorhome
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The only way to get up there to Tcut and polish is by using some form of scaffolding. Some plant hire shops do light weight stands that can be positioned each side of the bonnet with a spanning walk board of suitable length, or if you have 2pr of decent steps to go each side with a strong plank would also do.

You would need to make sure all this was done on firm level ground. Its not a 5min job but would only need to be done say every few years. Its surprising how dull the front luton gets with long handled brush scrubbing to remove dirt/bugs/ twig scratches ect.  Take care.



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29/11/2010 at 7:20pm
 Location: West Sussex
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Thanks Kiev

I suspected there would be no easy answer, I am on the lookout for a neighbour with a flat roof garage that I can climb on with the cab of the van nudged into the garage but as you say, safety is paramount

All the best

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30/11/2010 at 4:37pm
 Location: south wales cardiff
 Outfit: vauxhall arena lwb
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easy job two trestles either side of van 10x2 plank over the bonnet way to go no bother.

Hope this helps

Delboy



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01/12/2010 at 3:59pm
 Location: south yorks
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That's exactly what I use del boy. Works a treat and for the rest of the van I have one of those aluminium ladders that goes to a point with a rubber pad at the top. I put a a cloth pad over the rubber and it just rests on the top edge of the van
Easy

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01/12/2010 at 8:04pm
 Location: Grimsby
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You can all way clime on the roof of the van with an extension brush, clean the roof as well then, that's where most of the dirt collects, not to good if you suffer from vertigo.

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01/12/2010 at 9:56pm
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Maybe not so good if you are six foot two and eighteen stone though?

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02/12/2010 at 4:54pm
 Location: south wales cardiff
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Obviously a man after my own heart josiewales just a case of simple logics gets the job done with ease.

Delboy



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02/12/2010 at 7:35pm
 Location: West Sussex
 Outfit: Baliey Senator California series 6
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Josiewales understands my problem COMPLETELY!

:-)

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04/12/2010 at 9:40pm
 Location: Aberdeen
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 I have a 2 peice ladder and tie a double piece of carpet underfelt on to the top of ladder and lean up against the luton, this saves any dents , also a couple of heavy concrete blocks against the ladder feet, it has worked for me up till now, if it doesnt some day I bounce twice off the driveway.

Scotsbob



05/12/2010 at 9:33pm
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Thanks Scotsbob

I am concerned that I might damage the glass fibre mould. Mine "Luton" (Low Profile) is not metal. I think I'll end up with two step ladders and a couple of stout pieces of scaffold board and crossed fingers!

Merry Christmas to all you motor home polishers!

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