I was thinking of using Sugar Soap to clean the roof and the caravan body.
Has anyone used this product, and will it harm the caravan finish??
Jay&Dee
macka17 said
02:10 PM Jun 26, 2017
Sugar soap pretty savage mate.
In all the yrs I've had vans.
Since it came on the market.
I've used "Truck Wash" CT18. for dirty. and CT20 for after.
Yhat contains Polish.
and they designed for Trucks doing Highway work.
They DO work.
I just use Hose. Bucket with Mixture and soft broom.
Roof.
Either do it properly Panels too. with 2 x Trestles and planks.
Or go through Car wash with High brushes.
Granty said
04:50 PM Jun 26, 2017
I would think sugar soap will be too severe and might affect any protective coating. I use hot water with a good quality car wash and polish. Rod.
JayDee said
05:02 PM Jun 26, 2017
Thanks guys. Sugar soap stays on the shelf in my Man Shed. I used it on the timber pergola and it worked a treat.
But as you say .... not for the caravan.
\thanks
Jay&dee
the rocket said
05:41 PM Jun 26, 2017
Strop uses car wash. Armerol. Was told not to use truck wash on caravans cos of doing something to the silicone. Might pay to ring a caravan manufacturer or repairer.
brickies said
05:46 PM Jun 26, 2017
I am with Rocket on this one , When I was in the Fire Service we stop using truck wash has it was damaging the paint work.
Bryan said
05:49 PM Jun 26, 2017
brickies wrote:
I am with Rocket on this one , When I was in the Fire Service we stop using truck wash has it was damaging the paint work.
What did you end up using Brickies. I'll junk my CT18.
brickies said
06:42 PM Jun 26, 2017
Kitten or amoral car wash .
Bryan said
07:55 PM Jun 26, 2017
brickies wrote:
Kitten or amoral car wash .
Thanks.
This thread came just in time. I was going to wash the van on Saturday
Aus-Kiwi said
08:34 PM Jun 26, 2017
Depends what your wanting ? Just to clean live used normal car wash .. Then add a little kero and final wash . The kero seems to stay and leaves film while it dispats the water .. Yes truck wash can be a little caustic it washes out any wax's or oils in paint . Any chips tend to rust ..
dragonfly1 said
07:56 AM Jun 27, 2017
We use ct20 truck wash as it has a a wax and polish in it does a good job and leaves a lovely shine
Dragonfly1
Big Mal said
07:33 AM Jun 28, 2017
Don't use Sugar Soap it's mildly abrasive and will remove the paint very quickly, just use normal car wash and wax........CT18 while brilliant stuff on the old truck did tend to fade some of the paint work.
banjo said
10:55 AM Jun 29, 2017
Met a truckie on the Nullabor last year and his older rig was immaculate, asked him what he used and he said he had only ever used Cussons washing up liquid, he washed his rig at the end of each trip across and believe me it was superb.
When I mentioned truck wash and other stuff he just laughed, and said most truckies now don't use them.
Don't use sugar soap ! it will ruin the paint finish.
Onedodger said
04:12 PM Jun 29, 2017
Just a hint.
After you wash the van take it to a car wash place that has the overhead clearance and spray the whole rig with the wax spray then just drive out letting it self dry. You will have to clean any windows but it does a great job on car and van.
I am lucky my van is a poptop so it is easy to fit in a manual car wash and after doing the above it looks like new.
And it is a 2004 model.
The other advantage if one gets a pin stripe from light branches etc a quick rub with a moist soft cloth removes the mark.
Dick0 said
04:51 PM Jun 29, 2017
banjo wrote:
Met a truckie on the Nullabor last year and his older rig was immaculate, asked him what he used and he said he had only ever used Cussons washing up liquid, he washed his rig at the end of each trip across and believe me it was superb.
When I mentioned truck wash and other stuff he just laughed, and said most truckies now don't use them.
Don't use sugar soap ! it will ruin the paint finish.
Absolutely!
I have been using dish washing liquid for decades. Chammy windows after wash.
Was told to use truck wash detergents and to pressure wash car...my reply is you do that and I'll do this. I keep my vehicles for 10 years or more and I sell them in immaculate condition.
It's the duco condition that sells the car!
Also, dish washing liquid cleans the engine bay beautifully. Dissolves cooking grease so dissolves engine bay oil easily.
cultana said
11:34 PM Jun 29, 2017
Armerol wash and wax.
I used the pressure spray to apply it and let it drip dry. Well that was about 3 years ago before I sold the van.
If there are some difficult spots a soft broom helps.
Note pressure sprays have "car" nozzles available. These won't strip paint etc.
SouthernComfort said
09:17 AM Jul 2, 2017
To be fair, my van is pretty new so has no deterioration to the finish yet, although it lives outdoors uncovered in all weathers. All I use is regular car wash detergent (Kitten etc) then Turtle spray wax all over. Water & dirt just runs off and it looks sensational. Recently I was looking around for protective coatings for the roof, but in the end I got up the ladder and treated it to liberal amounts of the spray wax, and I'll do that once or twice a year as a preserver.
I use sugar soap a lot on many things, great stuff - but as most here are saying, it would be way too aggressive for van or car finishes.
-- Edited by SouthernComfort on Sunday 2nd of July 2017 09:22:23 AM
Aus-Kiwi said
11:04 AM Jul 2, 2017
My old alloy roof motor home .After painting . I made a mix of bees wax, linseed oil and turps . Just spread it over roof and leave . It lasts a few years . Water just runs straight off . My newer motorhome has rubber roof over ply ( I assume ? ) Same . I cleaned with high pressure water, painted with UV resistant paint and 6 months latter applied the same bees wax . About two cups, 1/4 cup of Linseed , heat together in stainless pot till liquid . Then add one or two cups of turps . I wash motorhome with car wash with a little kerosene added . It seems to stay on surface displacing water ., Keeping wax on paint etc . Which can be a concern with some truck wash additives .
I was thinking of using Sugar Soap to clean the roof and the caravan body.
Has anyone used this product, and will it harm the caravan finish??
Jay&Dee
In all the yrs I've had vans.
Since it came on the market.
I've used "Truck Wash" CT18. for dirty. and CT20 for after.
Yhat contains Polish.
and they designed for Trucks doing Highway work.
They DO work.
I just use Hose. Bucket with Mixture and soft broom.
Roof.
Either do it properly Panels too. with 2 x Trestles and planks.
Or go through Car wash with High brushes.
But as you say .... not for the caravan.
\thanks
Jay&dee
Strop uses car wash. Armerol. Was told not to use truck wash on caravans cos of doing something to the silicone. Might pay to ring a caravan manufacturer or repairer.
What did you end up using Brickies. I'll junk my CT18.
Thanks.
This thread came just in time. I was going to wash the van on Saturday
We use ct20 truck wash as it has a a wax and polish in it does a good job and leaves a lovely shine
Dragonfly1
When I mentioned truck wash and other stuff he just laughed, and said most truckies now don't use them.
Don't use sugar soap ! it will ruin the paint finish.
After you wash the van take it to a car wash place that has the overhead clearance and spray the whole rig with the wax spray then just drive out letting it self dry. You will have to clean any windows but it does a great job on car and van.
I am lucky my van is a poptop so it is easy to fit in a manual car wash and after doing the above it looks like new.
And it is a 2004 model.
The other advantage if one gets a pin stripe from light branches etc a quick rub with a moist soft cloth removes the mark.
Absolutely!
I have been using dish washing liquid for decades. Chammy windows after wash.
Was told to use truck wash detergents and to pressure wash car...my reply is you do that and I'll do this. I keep my vehicles for 10 years or more and I sell them in immaculate condition.
It's the duco condition that sells the car!
Also, dish washing liquid cleans the engine bay beautifully. Dissolves cooking grease so dissolves engine bay oil easily.
Armerol wash and wax.
I used the pressure spray to apply it and let it drip dry. Well that was about 3 years ago before I sold the van.
If there are some difficult spots a soft broom helps.
Note pressure sprays have "car" nozzles available. These won't strip paint etc.
To be fair, my van is pretty new so has no deterioration to the finish yet, although it lives outdoors uncovered in all weathers. All I use is regular car wash detergent (Kitten etc) then Turtle spray wax all over. Water & dirt just runs off and it looks sensational. Recently I was looking around for protective coatings for the roof, but in the end I got up the ladder and treated it to liberal amounts of the spray wax, and I'll do that once or twice a year as a preserver.
I use sugar soap a lot on many things, great stuff - but as most here are saying, it would be way too aggressive for van or car finishes.
-- Edited by SouthernComfort on Sunday 2nd of July 2017 09:22:23 AM