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21/5/2018 at 6:54pm
Location: Shropshire
Outfit: Swift Challenger 570 2010
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Now I know this has been discussed repeatedly over the years but is it just me that has the mother of all stubborn black streaks?
I clean the roof regularly, wax polish it too, I have fitted awning rail protector, I regularly wash and wax the caravan body, and yet the streaks appear and are a right pain to shift.
I have tried Fenwicks, silky, you name it, I have tried it, but the only thing that shifts them without fail is Farecla G3 applied sparingly.
I get so envious when I see people on forums say, "Just give them a quick wipe with at #$&!*& and they are gone"
Have I bred some sort of super breed of black streak?
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21/5/2018 at 7:48pm
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Hi, I believe the black steaks come from the sealant. Farecla of any grade is too severe for a caravan. l clean our caravan with a product called showroom shine. After the first application and clean any black streaks just wipe away a squirt and wipe no rubbing needed. I polish caravan this way once or twice a year. It can be found on internet, Boyes stores and some garden centres. Cost s between £14/£20 a litre depending on where you buy it but I think it's great.
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21/5/2018 at 8:05pm
Location: Shropshire
Outfit: Swift Challenger 570 2010
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Have used showroom shine, Williams waterless wash, the range's own brand of waterless wash, but not a fan of them to be honest.
Oddly the black streaks seem to be way harder to remove on the rear panel than either side or front.
I only ever use the G3 very gently and softly and not enough to end up with a white cloth from cutting through top coat, just enough to get rid of the streak.
Friend of mine works at a body shop and showed me the correct way to use the G3.
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21/5/2018 at 9:13pm
Location: Lichfield
Outfit: Coachman Amara 450
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I also use Greased Lightning's 'Showroom Shine' as well to remove those unsightly black streaks which always seems to work for me.
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22/5/2018 at 6:57am
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Aldi Black Streak Remover, very good.
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22/5/2018 at 7:03am
Location: Lincolnshire
Outfit: Elddis Xplore 302 SE 2011
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Autoglym Super Resin polish
Meguiars Oxidation Remover ( with a damp cloth )
both of these work very well and are not abrasive
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24/5/2018 at 2:06pm
Location: Chiltern Hills
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I remove mine with Autoglym Super Resin Polish. I also use an awning rail protector but still get a few streaks under the windows. I find it easier to remove them straight after it's rained as once the suns been on them they 'dry' on.
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