Streaks going down fiberglass - Fiberglass RV
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 05-15-2010, 10:01 AM   #1
Senior Member
 
Trailer: 2007 Eggcamper
Posts: 155
Every spring I have heavy streaks going down the shell from rain streaks at window edges etc.. I tried a few different things, but GOO GONE really works great. I've used it a few times now and doesn't seem to harm anything. NOTE: I wash the camper first, use the GOO GONE where needed, than wash and rinse. Great on tar too.
artspe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-15-2010, 10:30 AM   #2
Member
 
Mike Bromley's Avatar
 
Trailer: 1973 Boler 1300 (Glass-Fab
Posts: 96
Registry
When I got my Boler it had been sitting for a while. I used Zep Citrus. I sprayed it on everywhere and let it soak in, then took it to the local wand wash at two in the morning, and blasted everything off. The window gaskets shed a mess of black gunk, as did the old spare tire.

The trailer gleamed.
Mike Bromley is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-15-2010, 10:57 AM   #3
Senior Member
 
Kevin K's Avatar
 
Trailer: 1983 13 ft Scamp
Posts: 3,082
Registry
Rubbing alcohol works good also.
Click image for larger version

Name:	Rubbing_Alcohol_and_Hydrogen_LSS__i_lbw148906S.jpg
Views:	19
Size:	25.9 KB
ID:	28096

But removes the wax. Just rewax.
Click image for larger version

Name:	prod_1202186038.jpg
Views:	21
Size:	23.3 KB
ID:	28097
Kevin K is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-15-2010, 11:04 AM   #4
Moderator
 
Frederick L. Simson's Avatar
 
Trailer: Fiber Stream 1978 / Honda Odyssey LX 2003
Posts: 8,222
Registry
Send a message via AIM to Frederick L. Simson
Talking


Here in Southern California, we have fine particulate pollution that comes from being around so much traffic. I noticed a dark gray dust settles on the roof of the Fiber Stream when it is parked in one spot for any length of time. If it is rained on when the roof is dusty, then there are black streaks down the walls afterward. I've discovered that keeping the roof washed and waxed often has eliminated the streaks for me. YMMV
__________________
Frederick - The Scaleman
Frederick L. Simson is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-26-2010, 05:44 PM   #5
Junior Member
 
Trailer: Scamp
Posts: 2
I live in Salisbury Md. Check out The Dollar Tree store, they have an orange all purpose cleaner that cost 1$ for a qt. spray bottle and 1$ for a half gallon refill, that works just as well as a 8$ a qt. of marine fiber glass cleaner.

JB
John W B is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-26-2010, 07:15 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
HerseyBA's Avatar
 
Trailer: Casita Spirit Deluxe 17 ft Hybrid
Posts: 158
Registry
My rig sits under a Native Elm and Mesquite tree most of the time. Between infrequent washes, it develops dark gray to black streaks. I have found that if I use a mixture of 1 part white vinegar, 3 parts water, and a squirt of soap as a wetting agent the streaks clean right off. Can't beat the price.
HerseyBA is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-26-2010, 10:42 PM   #7
Senior Member
 
Matt in SV's Avatar
 
Trailer: U-Haul VT16
Posts: 987
Registry
Quote:
I live in Salisbury Md. Check out The Dollar Tree store, they have an orange all purpose cleaner that cost 1$ for a qt. spray bottle and 1$ for a half gallon refill, that works just as well as a 8$ a qt. of marine fiber glass cleaner.

JB
Is that the "Totally Awesome" orange cleaner recommended on FGRV recently? I tried some and it was OK, but didn't seem much different than 409. The instruction on the back say not to use it full strength on glass, for what it's worth. I gave it a tough challenge:

I am trying to find something to take these awful red stains from our redwood tree off my U-Haul. I have the camper top covered, but they get little spots here and there. Soft scrub with peroxide helps, but it's taking off gel coat. And that red stuff seems to sink in and it's tough to bleach out!

Regards,

Matt
__________________
Planning our next Escape!
Matt in SV is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2010, 05:34 PM   #8
Senior Member
 
Rick kl's Avatar
 
Trailer: 2000 24 ft Shasta Ultra Flite
Posts: 251
Spray nine is the ultimate!


just spray it on and watch the streaks run
Rick kl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2010, 10:33 AM   #9
Junior Member
 
D Scott's Avatar
 
Trailer: 17 ft Bigfoot 1500
Posts: 3
Good old Trisodium Phosphate to clean the chalking. Transmission oil and windex for the streaks. Put some fresh transmission oil on a rag and wipe out the streak. Spray area with the windex and wipe off immediately with a clean cloth. Trick here is speed and doing a small, and I mean small, area at a time. Do not let transmission fluid sit on fibreglass/ gel coats. You have to be quick.
D Scott is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-26-2010, 05:47 PM   #10
Senior Member
 
theresa p's Avatar
 
Trailer: Outback (by Trillium) 2004
Posts: 1,588
Registry
cleaner

Quote:
Originally Posted by John W B View Post
I live in Salisbury Md. Check out The Dollar Tree store, they have an orange all purpose cleaner that cost 1$ for a qt. spray bottle and 1$ for a half gallon refill, that works just as well as a 8$ a qt. of marine fiber glass cleaner.

JB
john...is this product you speak of named "awesome"???
last spring we ran into a couple in a giant motorhome who swore by a product that they purchased at a different $$$ store....
theresa p is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-26-2010, 07:03 PM   #11
Senior Member
 
Bill MacDermod's Avatar
 
Trailer: 1999 17 ft Casita Spirit Deluxe ('Inn EggsIsle')
Posts: 611
Wife swears by clorox and she shows me how
Bill MacDermod is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-26-2010, 09:49 PM   #12
Senior Member
 
Carol H's Avatar
 
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
Registry
3M makes a combo restore and wax that works really well at taking off the streaks.
Carol H is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Rust streaks on fiberglass Ed D Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 8 11-08-2008 09:36 PM
Black streaks Chris Z Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 5 12-07-2005 08:40 AM

» Upcoming Events
No events scheduled in
the next 465 days.
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:44 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.