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Topic: Stain on front of caravan won`t budge!

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ogri26

30/7/2014 at 12:18pm
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Can anyone give advice on removing a very stubborn 'stain' on the front of our caravan please? Its just above and to the right of the main front window and cover about 5" square. Have tried all the usual, including all the Fenwicks range, but nothing will seem to shift it! Any suggestions would be welcome.
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Judy, have you tried using Silky ?

ogri26

30/7/2014 at 1:25pm
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Thanks for your reply. Never heard of that... but I'll give it a go! Where can I get it from?
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Barkeeps Friend is excellent stuff. Most larger supermarkets carry it, usually a bit obscure to spot on the shelf though.

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Thanks Paul, will get onto it!

ogri26

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Hmmm... just been googling Silky and all I get is stockings and suspenders! Better wait for your reply I think 'Clever'

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You can buy a tub at Towsure or your local caravan dealer

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30/7/2014 at 2:22pm
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Quote: Originally posted by tedthebear on 30/7/2014You can buy a tub at Towsure or your local caravan dealer

Thank you! Can't think why I've never seen it, in and out of Towsure all the time living in Sheffield!

Thanks everyone for your help.

clever

30/7/2014 at 2:28pm
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here you go - SILKY

You should be able to get it an any caravan accessory shop.

It's brilliant stuff and one tub lasts ages. I have had several caravans and I'm still on the first tub!

ogri26

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Quote: Originally posted by clever on 30/7/2014
here you go - SILKY

You should be able to get it an any caravan accessory shop.

It's brilliant stuff and one tub lasts ages. I have had several caravans and I'm still on the first tub!

Will definitely get some and report back..thank you! Don't know what it is, but its been resilient to everything else I've tried, so will give Silky and Barkeeps friend a go!

ogri26

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Just looked at your link, will order some now. As I say, when I searched, certainly didnt find that!
Thanks again
Judy

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If you cant shift it stick a suitable sticker on it.

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Bruneval3

30/7/2014 at 8:44pm
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Have you tried WD40? Usually shifts most stuff.

ogri26

30/7/2014 at 8:54pm
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Not thought about WD40.. will try if other stuff doesn't work, thanks. Yep, sticker will do the trick if all else fails.
Cheers everyone!

Sproz

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If its on the plastic it may have soaked in and be impossible to remove, also heres another vote for silky! I wash the van with a wet sponge dipped into silky and that brings off alll the black streaks, simply rinse off and its just like its been polished.

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