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Title: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 March 2012, 10:34:35
I'm thinking here of the reach factor.
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Martian on 04 March 2012, 10:40:40
Used to use my steps when we had the 4x4
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: feeutfo on 04 March 2012, 11:27:17
Petrol? :)
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: feeutfo on 04 March 2012, 11:28:01
Thermal lance?  ;)
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: feeutfo on 04 March 2012, 11:29:20
Jet wash with decking attachment and step?
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 March 2012, 11:49:55
Put it on its side!  :)
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: cleggy on 04 March 2012, 11:52:46
ask Jeremy Clarkson  ::) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Terbs on 04 March 2012, 12:08:21
I just use my combination ladder to get up to the top, then I have a telescopic handled foam squeegee thing. Works a treat :y
Washed with Triple wax or Zipwax :y
http://www.carcare.co.uk/acatalog/Brushes_Squeegees.html
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Tonka. on 04 March 2012, 12:09:18
I mix in little MER polish with the detergent when I wash my 'van. Seems to be effective  :y :y
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Post by: Weds on 04 March 2012, 12:10:18
Steps a bucket and a soft headed broom
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 March 2012, 12:14:48
Put small boy to work (ie. son/grandson!!) with strict instructions not to fall off!!  :y
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 04 March 2012, 12:15:00
you will need a ladder or a temporary bridge (u shaped) made from wooden beams..  in either case not easy..  and you will need a polisher as the area is too big..
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 March 2012, 12:28:02
Jet wash with decking attachment and step?

Not a good idea to jet wash a caravan because of the seals.

I have a platform ladder I use at the moment, and wrap a cloth around the head of a very soft broom, and apply the polish to the duster.

Polish off using the same method, with a clean duster, but it's bloody hard work.

I just wondered if anyone had any better suggestions.
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Gaffers on 04 March 2012, 12:32:27
What about some of the GRP restoring products they use in the marine sector?
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 March 2012, 12:34:33
What about some of the GRP restoring products they use in the marine sector?

It's a painted aluminium roof.
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: CaptainZok on 04 March 2012, 12:35:45
Jaime says Thermite works very well. ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Gaffers on 04 March 2012, 12:38:50
What about some of the GRP restoring products they use in the marine sector?

It's a painted aluminium roof.

Well then, put down the Mariokart and get some spit and polish on it  :P
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 March 2012, 12:40:38
Jaime says Thermite works very well. ;D

 :P
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 March 2012, 12:41:18
What about some of the GRP restoring products they use in the marine sector?

It's a painted aluminium roof.

Well then, put down the Mariokart and get some spit and polish on it  :P

Can't, it's raining :P
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Gaffers on 04 March 2012, 12:42:28
What about some of the GRP restoring products they use in the marine sector?

It's a painted aluminium roof.

Well then, put down the Mariokart and get some spit and polish on it  :P

Can't, it's raining :P

Wuss ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 March 2012, 12:43:25
What about some of the GRP restoring products they use in the marine sector?

It's a painted aluminium roof.

Well then, put down the Mariokart and get some spit and polish on it  :P

Can't, it's raining :P

Wuss ;D

Yup ;)

Have you tried polishing in the rain - of course you have - I forgot your Guffer :D
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Bionic on 04 March 2012, 13:31:14
 :D
Science Abuse on the telly has a good set of ideas  ;D ;D
Seriously though, long arms, a high platform and loads of elbow grease. Once the roof gets sun damage it is virtually impossble to get back to its shiny state. If you do manage to get the shine back give it a good few coats of polyurethane yaght varnish and your worries should be over.
 ;)
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Cliffo B on 04 March 2012, 13:39:09

My act is
Will have to remove winter cover(cheap version from Towsure)very good used them for the past 4yrs
Pair of old fashioned ellivateing trestles+pair of rigid planks+telescopic handled wash brush
1st wash with Fenwicks caravan cleaner
Rinse very well & allow to dry
Then wash with double strength Auto glym Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner
Give a soft light rinse
Wind up jockey wheel to tilt roof to assist water drain from roof depressions
Look around and use 2 Finger Signal to anti caravan observers ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Seth on 04 March 2012, 13:47:29
Forget this polishing mullarkey old timer ............. (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/rofl.gif)


Use a suitable step-ladder, and wash the roof with:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/flow-through-brush.jpg)



using:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/fenwicks-superior-caravan-cleaner-1-litre.jpg)



then finish-off with:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/fenwicks-bobby-dazzler-1-litre.jpg)








Or, just open that fat Brummie wallet of yours and get yerself one of these:

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(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/IMG_0325.jpg)

Sorry Baz - couldn't resist! (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/rofl.gif)



Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 04 March 2012, 13:49:25
ask Jeremy Clarkson  ::) ;D ;D ;D
wont ask him to look at a pram  >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 04 March 2012, 13:53:00
dont use polish on it it took my paint off the back off the roof  :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 04 March 2012, 13:54:24
Forget this polishing mullarkey old timer ............. (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/rofl.gif)


Use a suitable step-ladder, and wash the roof with:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/flow-through-brush.jpg)



using:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/fenwicks-superior-caravan-cleaner-1-litre.jpg)



then finish-off with:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/fenwicks-bobby-dazzler-1-litre.jpg)








Or, just open that fat Brummie wallet of yours and get yerself one of these:

v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/IMG_0325.jpg)

Sorry Baz - couldn't resist! (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/rofl.gif)
but they get dirty in time with all the rain :y :y :y
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 March 2012, 14:05:15
Forget this polishing mullarkey old timer ............. (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/rofl.gif)


Use a suitable step-ladder, and wash the roof with:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/flow-through-brush.jpg)



using:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/fenwicks-superior-caravan-cleaner-1-litre.jpg)



then finish-off with:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/fenwicks-bobby-dazzler-1-litre.jpg)








Or, just open that fat Brummie wallet of yours and get yerself one of these:

v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/IMG_0325.jpg)

Sorry Baz - couldn't resist! (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/rofl.gif)

I've got the first two, does the third one really work?
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Seth on 04 March 2012, 14:20:38
You mean this stuff?:

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/fenwicks-bobby-dazzler-1-litre.jpg)

Absolutely Baz! :y
(And ya know that I wouldn't tell yer 'porkies') ;)
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 04 March 2012, 14:46:10
i have got the two never used the bobby dazzler may try it when it gets warmer :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Seth on 04 March 2012, 14:50:53
i have got the two never used the bobby dazzler may try it when it gets warmer :y :y :y :y

Just follow the instructions, and give it a go Rolf. Am sure that you'll be pleased with the result! ;)
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 04 March 2012, 18:33:44
and you are posh seth with a new van mine is an 87 sprite major :y :y :y
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 March 2012, 18:42:19
and you are posh seth with a new van mine is an 87 sprite major :y :y :y

Nowt wrong with that.
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Seth on 04 March 2012, 18:59:02
and you are posh seth with a new van mine is an 87 sprite major :y :y :y

Seriously Rolf, have a gander at: http://www.period-classic-caravan-club.co.uk/
Might be worth your while joining 'em  ;)
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 March 2012, 19:00:37
and you are posh seth with a new van mine is an 87 sprite major :y :y :y

Seriously Rolf, have a gander at: http://www.period-classic-caravan-club.co.uk/
Might be worth your while joining 'em  ;)

Shouldn't laugh.... ::)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Seth on 04 March 2012, 19:34:10
and you are posh seth with a new van mine is an 87 sprite major :y :y :y

Seriously Rolf, have a gander at: http://www.period-classic-caravan-club.co.uk/
Might be worth your while joining 'em  ;)

Shouldn't laugh.... ::)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I should think not me ol' son ???
Was merely trying to give a fellow member a few pointers (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43954633/bangshead.gif)
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Gaffers on 04 March 2012, 22:41:17
What about some of the GRP restoring products they use in the marine sector?

It's a painted aluminium roof.

Well then, put down the Mariokart and get some spit and polish on it  :P

Can't, it's raining :P

Wuss ;D

Yup ;)

Have you tried polishing in the rain - of course you have - I forgot you're Guffer :D

I honestly take no pleasure in giving the elder statesmen a lesson in grammar.  ::)
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Post by: feeutfo on 04 March 2012, 22:55:50
Put it on its side!  :)
;D
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: geoffr70 on 05 March 2012, 00:26:21
Put some ghostbusters stickers on the side :y
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 05 March 2012, 00:29:23
and you are posh seth with a new van mine is an 87 sprite major :y :y :y

Seriously Rolf, have a gander at: http://www.period-classic-caravan-club.co.uk/
Might be worth your while joining 'em  ;)
its not that old cheek mine got all the mod cons sat as well and it got a 3 meter wide awning brand new :y :y :y
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Auto Addict on 05 March 2012, 07:09:13
What about some of the GRP restoring products they use in the marine sector?

It's a painted aluminium roof.

Well then, put down the Mariokart and get some spit and polish on it  :P

Can't, it's raining :P

Wuss ;D

Yup ;)

Have you tried polishing in the rain - of course you have - I forgot you're Guffer :D

I honestly take no pleasure in giving the elder statesmen a lesson in grammar.  ::)

 ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 05 March 2012, 07:18:50
and you are posh seth with a new van mine is an 87 sprite major :y :y :y

Seriously Rolf, have a gander at: http://www.period-classic-caravan-club.co.uk/
Might be worth your while joining 'em  ;)
its not that old cheek mine got all the mod cons sat as well and it got a 3 meter wide awning brand new :y :y :y

It is  ;D I had a quick butchers at the site.....erm they accept vans as new as 25yo  ;D :D
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Elite Pete on 05 March 2012, 09:54:15
How does the saying go, you can't polish a turd ::) ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 March 2012, 13:45:44
Not sure about the seals and pressure washer issue.....at the end of the day there exposed to 55+mph wind and rain.....and if into a head wind it could be 80+mph.....so if they can withstand that then a pressure washer at 300mm distance wont be an issue.
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: MaxV6 on 05 March 2012, 13:52:09
has anyone suggested C4 yet??? ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Auto Addict on 05 March 2012, 14:13:32
Not sure about the seals and pressure washer issue.....at the end of the day there exposed to 55+mph wind and rain.....and if into a head wind it could be 80+mph.....so if they can withstand that then a pressure washer at 300mm distance wont be an issue.

Front and back, not a problem, mainly on the sides and around the door.
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Auto Addict on 05 March 2012, 17:49:26
How does the saying go, you can't polish a turd ::) ;D

...and you should know.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: Anyone got any tips for caravan roof polishing?
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 05 March 2012, 19:08:33
Put some ghostbusters stickers on the side :y

I would suggest the nuclear accelerator to clean it!