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Black Streaks

 ·  Posted: 17.04.2012  ·  #1
Any tips for removing black streaks?

So far have tried...

Alloy wheel cleaner - Fenwicks Black Streak remover - shampoo/soap - sponge/fenwicks - toothbrush/fenwicks, they won't shift.

What's next, dynamite?

It's an old Motorhome so not the smooth GRP finish.
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 ·  Posted: 17.04.2012  ·  #2
Ah ha!

Found the very thing in the kitchen...... DAZ and some elbow grease! - what a difference!
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 ·  Posted: 17.04.2012  ·  #3
Try furniture polish
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 ·  Posted: 17.04.2012  ·  #4
Hi ally you gettin ready for the weekend?
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 ·  Posted: 17.04.2012  ·  #5
autoglym traffic and tar remover
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 ·  Posted: 17.04.2012  ·  #6
Have tried WD40 with some success too
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Re: Black Streaks

 ·  Posted: 18.04.2012  ·  #7
Cheers folks!

Maurice: should of had it done weeks ago, but yeah :)
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 ·  Posted: 18.04.2012  ·  #8
be carefull not to use traffic film remover..

use tar and adhesive remover
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 ·  Posted: 18.04.2012  ·  #9
hi ally when washing van wet in normal way spray on engine cleaner to affected areas leave for a minute then brush van and wash off it works for me
ps we hope to be in donaghys on fri, sat , sun , if we can get on road early enough its a long drive up :happy:
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 ·  Posted: 18.04.2012  ·  #10
Cheers Dave.

Think we should all be there around 8.30'ish on Friday evening.
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