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Hi all

Going to wash the van would it be ok to use car shampoo or should i use somthing else any tips and ideas would be very helpfu

thanks

If your caravan is simply dirty a car shampoo would be fine however caravan cleaners such as Fenwicks & car-a-van are great for removing green algie & ingrained dirty black streaks

Beware of using some car polishes though as many contain a mild cutting action & caravan paint is very thin

Cars and caravans are constructed differently. e.g. Metal compared to GRP. Cars are painted differently to caravans. Some paints applied to aluminium can be lifted by polish. That is not the case where you have moulded GRP or acrylic capped ABS where a coat of polish is beneficial.

I know that you will get views on here in favour of using car wash and wax and car polishes etc, but, horses for courses. Know how different parts of the van have been constructed and use materials that have been specially formulated for that material/surface.

My own manual says that under no circumstances should any abrasive substances be used. Some car polishes do contain such substances and certainly household cleaners do.  

The likes of Fenwicks/autoglym etc may cost more than the car wash and wax you have sitting on a shelf in the garage, but what will any deterioration in the vans finish cost? 

Using the wrong kind of product may affect your warranty.

I would suggest that you look at the Fenwicks or Auto Glym range  

Phil

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Wash with Fenwicks caravan cleaner and rinse with fenwicks 'Bobby dazzler', got to make you smile when you read that name  and its very good and whats more its on sale at riversway leisure at the moment

 Stew