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Topic: Cleaning an acrylic awning

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Mark n Kim

08/11/2016 at 6:33pm
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Hi all

I have just bought a 5 year old Dorema awning and annex which was only used a few times before being stored under a bed for a few years.

Due to the storage, there is a rectangle of the roof that is discoloured but the rest of the panels are pristine.

I want to clean this area and have triad just water which isn't cutting it. I have read about various cleaners from Isabella and Fenwicks which state they are ok for acrylic but I'm unsure about reproofing.

Does acrylic need reproofing at all or will these product damage to water proofing and if so what's best to reproof acrylic?

Any advice much appreciated

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jeff juke

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As far as i know an acrylic awning does not require reproofing.

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Mark n Kim

09/11/2016 at 7:40pm
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Thanks Jeff for your reply. I've read that too but what I'm concerned about is using a cleaning agent on the material and damaging the water proofing qualities of acrylic.

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camcroft

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Hi. Why don't you try contacting Dorema and asking them

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Dorema contact.

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I spoke to Dorema yesterday and they advised that cleaning with Fenwicks awning cleaner was safe and after use fandom aerosol space on the area cleaned would do the job without damaging the fabric.

Thanks to those who replied. I'm going tackle the job over the weekend.

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