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Subject Topic: Roof cleaning advice Post Reply Post New Topic
08/6/2014 at 5:56pm
 Location: leics
 Outfit:  disco td5_ avondale corfu.
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My new to me avondale looks to have never had its roof washed.if it has not in a long time.im in the process of fitting a midi (cut out) and a mini heki.before i cut out, and replace existing i think the roof needs a clean,any hints,tips and what to use for best cleaning results please. advice much appreciated.


08/6/2014 at 6:13pm
 Location: stoke-on-trent
 Outfit: baily pageant moselle
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maybe some warm soapy water and a soft brush,but rinse dirt off before you clean...if dirt or stains are still there after cleaning then try using auto glym paint restorer,work fine with my van then a coat of car wax...shines wonderfull now regards neil


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08/6/2014 at 7:13pm
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I cleaned mine for the first time in a year last week. It didnt look bad from the bedroom window, but when i got up and looked closer, it was filthy.

I used a short ladder with padded ends, a bucket of warm water with Fenwicks cleaner in, and a decent car wash brush. It came up a treat. Ordinary soapy water just isnt strong enough to shift the baked on muck, you need something stronger to lift it.


09/6/2014 at 10:00am
 Location: Near Alton Towers
 Outfit: Bailey Burgundy S7 H
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Agree with Mick S, let it soak into the muck for a few minutes before trying to get it off as its probably been baked on in the sun for years. Don't be too agressive as the paint is very thin.

Dave



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Teach a man to fish and you can get rid of him for a whole weekend.


09/6/2014 at 5:09pm
 Location: south cheshire
 Outfit: VW Caddy Maxi
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I use a stepladder, a bucket of soapy water and a mop!

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09/6/2014 at 6:10pm
 Location: leics
 Outfit:  disco td5_ avondale corfu.
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Thanks all.got a telescopic car cleaning brush,bucket.

bought some of this,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251499420988?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1648wt_1004



09/6/2014 at 6:21pm
 Location: flint north wales
 Outfit: swift challenger 480se 2002
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ours had been under a tree for a couple of years plus when we bought it ,it came up like new with MUC-OFF its magical stuff and i swear by it ,wet the roof ,applied the solution left it a few minutes and brushed and hosed off .it worked and its still clean a couple or more years later



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