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Hi, can anybody recommend a cleaning product for getting rid of the diesel exhaust spots on the front of their caravans, the exhaust on my previous 4x4 terminated downwards towards the road so there never was a problem, however I now have a V6 diesel and both pipes terminate horizontally straight at the caravan and the stuff is a real pain to get off, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Quote: Originally posted by lunarvenus on 15/7/2013

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Truck wash. But make sure you wash it off well and polish afterwards.

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Thanks for all the replies folks, l'll be out this weekend with some of your suggestions and a little bit of elbow grease in the baking sun.

Cheers

Steve.

Quote: Originally posted by DaveCoaches on 18/7/2013

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Slightly off topic, but the cause is that you rev the engine higher in lower gears when towing, blowing the built up reside from the exhaust. If you drive it like a hire car for a few minutes before hitching up, you can clean it through beforehand. This is also a major cause of mot failures of the smoke test, so its worth doing before taking it for mot too.

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thanks Dave, never thought of that one.

cheers.

Quote: Originally posted by DrivenMad on 17/7/2013

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Try a spray lube like WD40, spray some on a rag and wipe the effected area.
Try first in an inconspicuous area as some surfaces may stain!
This works well with tar as well and is normally found in any mans shed.

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Job done, used WD40 and it worked a treat.

Cheers.