Black streaks

[1950]

Mr Moderator, Every time i take that Redhawk out i learn something New Camping has come a long way since my first TT in 1977 A 19 ft MIDAS and look at me and DW now in a 24 B Happy Camping !!!!

[muckinfuss]

Originally Posted by JFlightRisk

Magic Erasers are mildly abrasive and will scratch paint. We used them on the original white awning fabric, and they worked well. They're made from melamine nano foam, probably with some kind of cleaning solution in them.

No cleaning solution. MSD required reading. We've been using them for years in a finish/detail operation. Mildly abrasive means 3000 (dry) to 5000 grit (wet) . We buff urethane clearcoat at 2500 grit. If you are messing up paint then the paint is junk or you're pressing just a wee bit too hard. They work just fine with a light touch. The rag used to wipe down black streaks when using simple green is more 'abrasive'.

Now twp723, you got me with the awning since that was something I wasn't willing to try. I've graduated to a Ryobi telescoping power scrubber tho and it's fantastic!!! https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/33287178704

[spoon059]

Originally Posted by Sham

So my one year old trailer, that's been washed every other month or so, has black streaks because of TIME and NEGLECT? Cool. Thanks.

Black streaks come from dirt on the roof that gets washed down due to rain, etc. You can wash the sides every week, if you don't have a clean ROOF, the black streaks will keep coming back. Cleaning the sides will reduce the appearance, but they will keep coming back unless you clean the roof or keep it out of the rain.

Our camper is stored under cover, so our black streaks are quite minimal, but they are still there from rain on the road.

[JFlightRisk]

Originally Posted by muckinfuss

No cleaning solution. MSD required reading. We've been using them for years in a finish/detail operation. Mildly abrasive means 3000 (dry) to 5000 grit (wet) . We buff urethane clearcoat at 2500 grit. If you are messing up paint then the paint is junk or you're pressing just a wee bit too hard. They work just fine with a light touch. The rag used to wipe down black streaks when using simple green is more 'abrasive'.

You're right. I researched a little further into its makeup. No added cleaner.

Our first pop up had a black streak in the middle of the linoleum floor, from the rubber seal on the little dinette slide out. Nothing the DW used would touch it until our neighbor brought over this white wimpy-looking sponge thing. First time we ever saw Magic Erasers. We were blown away when it took the black streak completely off the floor. Been using them ever since.

There are some surfaces they might damage or remove a gloss from. Here's what I found listed. We all know the internet is always right...right?

"What can you not use Magic Eraser on?
When not to use Magic Eraser
Shiny painted, enameled, sealed, or varnished surfaces. Magic Eraser can strip away the finish.
Wood. Magic Erasers can scratch and strip the finish.
Your car. ...
Natural stone surfaces, including granite and marble. ...
Non-stick pots and pans. ...
Stainless steel. ...
One-of-a-kind collectibles. ...
Screens."

I'd hate to have anyone that might be a bit aggressive with one. dull the surface they're wanting to clean.

[BB HUMMINGBIRD]

we use damp dryer sheets on black streaks and splattered bugs