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Old 02-14-2017, 06:18 PM   #1
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Tips for cleaning fiberglass?

Hey er'body, here in NC it is time to get the camper uncovered and cleaned up. I have a 2010 Eagle 365bhs and the front cap has black streaks and the sides have black spots,kinda looks like mildew. I'm wondering what you guys use to clean your campers and keep them looking shiny and new. Feel free to include roof washing products also. Thanks,
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Old 02-14-2017, 07:33 PM   #2
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I use car wash. I cleaned my roof with a power washer.


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Old 03-11-2017, 02:03 PM   #3
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1 cup of baby shampoo to 5 gals of water and also add 2 cups of vinegar
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Old 03-11-2017, 04:01 PM   #4
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Car wash soap. If black streaks are stubborn then a magic eraser will take them off in one swipe... I then use Turtle wax spray "wax as you dry" and wipe it down with a towel.
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Old 03-11-2017, 05:51 PM   #5
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Murphy's Oil Soap??

I have always on other fifth wheels cleaned the roof with Murhys Oil Soap. That's what they always recommended.

I need to clean my Pinnacle roof..........
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Old 03-11-2017, 06:09 PM   #6
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Dawn works well on the roof. For the sides I use turtle wax ice gel car wash and a shot or 2 of Thetford black streak and bug remover where necessary. Seems to work well for me.

I have to get a little more aggressive this year on the Northern Lite TC. It is somewhat oxidized.

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I use stuff called "Awesome" can be found at the dollars stores, this stuff is awesome cleans black steaks like nothing and very cheap.. best stuff ever
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I wash the roof with Dawn dish soap.

I spray the walls/streaks with "Spray Power" full strength, then followup with a car wash wash.
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Old 03-12-2017, 12:24 PM   #9
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I would suggest for the fiberglass a good car wash or rv soap made for this job. Most inexpensive cleaners will usually be a high alkaline content. They will clean the surface but also may strip any wax or protectant off the surface. A cleaner that has a neutral ph will not be so apt to remove those protective coating. Just something to think about.
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