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The roof definitely needs cleaning regularly. Nothing looks worse than a 'van pulling onto a site with a green roof and dirty sides. One of my regular stops has a storage area full of newish 'vans that look awful. It's a matter of personl pride as far as I am concerned. I get many compliments about my gleaming old white Buccaneer with shiny chrome wheel trims and along with my gleaming white Shogun looks fantastic!

Algae and moss, if allowed to grow excessively, gets into poorly maintained joints then in the winter feezes expanding the joints and letting in moisture.

Quote: Originally posted by Missizippi on 28/3/2011

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I'm not actually suggesting this as an option but I wonder if anyone has tried to take one through a car wash??

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Quote: Originally posted by philcaz on 31/3/2011

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Esther1 ,i have them little black dots on the sky lihgt at the front and the front roof ,i have tried all cleaning products ,nothing works ,it looks like the van has got ,somthing from tree droppings ,,and you have too be close to it too see it ,,if you find a solution to this ,could you please let me know ,what removes it ,

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To restore a really bad green roof don't waste money on expensive treatments.

'Cillit Bang Powercleaner Degreaser' does the trick - only do a small section at a time and rinse as you go - takes time but well worth it. I cleaned the roof of a friends caravan - he was amazed! Don't forget to wax afterwards!

Geoff.

"Politicians and nappies need changing often. . . and for the same reasons!

I just use a ladder and a sponge mop,

can reach all the van roof from both sides.

. "I get many compliments about my gleaming old white Buccaneer with shiny chrome wheel trims"

What do you use to get the shine?