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14/12/2011 at 5:41pm
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we bought our caravan in may, its a 2006, but the paint and stickers look quite dull,planning to give it a good scrub next week, any recomendations for shampoo, paint cleaner, wax polish ect


14/12/2011 at 6:41pm
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Hi 73anth

You'll probably get loads of different suggestions here! I use Fenwicks to shampoo, Fenwicks Rinse Aid and Mer as a polish, they work for me (when I can get to the 'van)  and I only use microfibre cloths. Im sure others will have other ideas.



14/12/2011 at 7:32pm
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I use the same system as littlejack40 and confirm it does give good results, also use Mer to polish the windows without any problems.
I believe there are many good products out there and other members will be along shortly with their ideas.

Cheers.


15/12/2011 at 6:53am
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Same as the two above.


15/12/2011 at 9:07am
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I use Fenwicks
http://fenwicks.info/caravan_cleaner.htm
And this
http://fenwicks.info/bobby_dazzler.htm

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15/12/2011 at 10:14am
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I'm with Jusy with my van at this time of year.

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15/12/2011 at 5:03pm
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looks like fenwicks and mer are the way forward!!!
thought i would ask, saves money in the long run!!

thanks for the info !!


15/12/2011 at 9:59pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Jusy on 15/12/2011
I use Fenwicks
http://fenwicks.info/caravan_cleaner.htm
And this
http://fenwicks.info/bobby_dazzler.htm

im sure they sell these 2 at our caravan storage place, will be paying a visit shortly!!

thanks anth


15/12/2011 at 10:02pm
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Quote: Originally posted by littlejack40 on 14/12/2011

Hi 73anth

You'll probably get loads of different suggestions here! I use Fenwicks to shampoo, Fenwicks Rinse Aid and Mer as a polish, they work for me (when I can get to the 'van)  and I only use microfibre cloths. Im sure others will have other ideas.


is it the mer " ultimate polish" halfords £9.99?


15/12/2011 at 10:04pm
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they are all in halfords for £9 ish a litre, is that a decent price?


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Funny how Mer seems to work on caravans, it's absolute rubbish on cars! So much so I wouldn't normally even give it thinking space. But I'm sure I saw an old bottle in my dad's shed, so may just give it a try.

Don't bother with it on your car though. Only a good polish & coat of hard wax will do there. (totally different area though, I know. But if I hadn't read this thread I would've just gone for a good wash & wax shampoo, followed by Autoglym polish where needed & a good coat of hard wax all over. Glad that didn't happen, hard wax is bloomin hard work on a car, let alone a caravan).


15/12/2011 at 11:12pm
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Quote: Originally posted by magsruby on 15/12/2011
Funny how Mer seems to work on caravans, it's absolute rubbish on cars! So much so I wouldn't normally even give it thinking space. But I'm sure I saw an old bottle in my dad's shed, so may just give it a try.

Don't bother with it on your car though. Only a good polish & coat of hard wax will do there. (totally different area though, I know. But if I hadn't read this thread I would've just gone for a good wash & wax shampoo, followed by Autoglym polish where needed & a good coat of hard wax all over. Glad that didn't happen, hard wax is bloomin hard work on a car, let alone a caravan).

i used to use all the meguiars?? clay, paint clean, polish and wax on my car, and thought it was excellent!!
but ithink it would cost a bit to do a 21foot caravan!

also like the autoglym, but i will give the fenwicks and mer a bash first, as they seem better value for your cash!


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I've just been looking at Fenwicks range. From it I can see how different caravans really are to cars & why different cleaners are required.

If/when I ever decide to clean my van (haven't had it long, but it does need a good clean) I think I will splash out on some (terrible pun, I know ).


16/12/2011 at 9:44am
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Magsruby

Funny you should say that it is not as good on cars, I was also disappointed when I used it on my car, blamed myself for not applying it correctly.

You have made me feel better now, gone back to car turtle wax etc



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