Hi All,
After a couple of months parked under next door's oak tree, our van roof is covered in green/black gunk. Anyone got any tips on how I can get this off?
Much appreciated.
Thanks,
Stu
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Re: Cleaning the tin top...
I'd try a drop of TFR on it [traffic film remover] It's sold in most motor factors. Make sure you dilute it correctly as is CAUSTIC and WILL mark plastics if used when too strong a mix. Wear some plastic gloves when handling it, dont get in your eyes, etc etc.
It's about 15 quid for 5 litres.
Its used a lot for cleaning curtain sider trucks and the like.
It's about 15 quid for 5 litres.
Its used a lot for cleaning curtain sider trucks and the like.

Re: Cleaning the tin top...
Thanks both, will investigate.
Cheers
Stu
Cheers
Stu
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Commercial steam cleaner shifts the lot and to be honest a jet wash is the kind of thing needed to shift and rinse it all. I recently used a truck washer on mine (steam) and it was the cleanest it had ever been. 

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Thanks for that. time to dust down the Karcher and find some steady steps! 

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my wife insists on elbow grease....very cheap!
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Your lucky.I have to clean mine myself

my wife insists on elbow grease....very cheap!
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