what to use to clean trailer

Tom Goldman · 03-04-2011, 05:32 PM

Don't use any products using butyl esters such as Spray9 or Greased Lightning . They will streak and discolor the panels.
Strong laundry detergent and elbow grease work best.
Dions' correct ,It really works well for body work,strips wax and silicone right off!
Dave Riberio had a product he was selling , RV5000 ? I think.
That worked really well.

Ed Fernandez · 03-04-2011, 05:41 PM

Simple Green and about 5 illegal aliens should do the trick.:>):>)

Joe Hertline · 03-04-2011, 06:45 PM

Stay away from "Black Streak Removers". They do a heckuva job of taking away black streaks, but they leave "White Streaks" if you're not careful.

Scotchbrite works well on the aluminum floor...all you need is a case of that, a sanding block, and a free weekend. After that initial scrub, there are aluminum waxes that make it easier to restore the shine - make sure you wipe up any water or fluid that might hit the floor and it'll last for a while.

FED 387 · 03-04-2011, 07:51 PM

Ditto on Simple Green do it in the shade and start at the top and work your way down---Get it at Wal mart for about $8 a gallon--its cheap and effective & it works well

Dave Ribeiro · 03-04-2011, 07:59 PM

Wayne..... You have a PM.

dbochan · 03-04-2011, 09:11 PM

Use RV455 to remove tough black streaks and grime. I was sceptical until i used it and It removed black streaks from a trailer that was sitting and not washed for 6 years by just spraying on and wiping off. It strips off the black streaks as well as any wax, so you must wax it right after cleaning.

Damn Yankee · 03-05-2011, 01:55 AM

Several guy's over on yellowbullet.com swear by LA's Totally Awesome cleaner. Best part is it is sold at Dollar General and is fairly cheap.

68camaroSS · 03-05-2011, 10:14 PM

[QUOTE=Joe Hertline;243895]Stay away from "Black Streak Removers". They do a heckuva job of taking away black streaks, but they leave "White Streaks" if you're not careful.

X2 on that for black streak removers. They will take off the black streaks, but wait to you see what it does to your shiny aluminum trim, it spots and tarnishes them, and I followed the directions. Learned my lesson the hard way.

b.guggenmos · 03-06-2011, 12:15 AM

Along the same line what wax are you guy's using after it is clean? Thanks, Brian

AdemE · 05-17-2011, 08:55 PM

I have freind that owns a detail shop that races with us in superstock up in the northwest that has a special mix for trailers and RV u can call troy at NW Quality detail (253)351-0809 he sell supplys to

03-04-2011, 05:32 PM	#1
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,479 Likes: 897 Liked 888 Times in 239 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer Don't use any products using butyl esters such as Spray9 or Greased Lightning . They will streak and discolor the panels. Strong laundry detergent and elbow grease work best. Dions' correct ,It really works well for body work,strips wax and silicone right off! Dave Riberio had a product he was selling , RV5000 ? I think. That worked really well. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK Last edited by Tom Goldman; 03-04-2011 at 05:35 PM.

03-04-2011, 05:41 PM	#2
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer Simple Green and about 5 illegal aliens should do the trick.:>):>) __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

03-04-2011, 06:45 PM	#3
Joe Hertline Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Marcy, NY Posts: 57 Likes: 16 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer Stay away from "Black Streak Removers". They do a heckuva job of taking away black streaks, but they leave "White Streaks" if you're not careful. Scotchbrite works well on the aluminum floor...all you need is a case of that, a sanding block, and a free weekend. After that initial scrub, there are aluminum waxes that make it easier to restore the shine - make sure you wipe up any water or fluid that might hit the floor and it'll last for a while. __________________ Joe Hertline 1318 SS/FA

03-04-2011, 07:51 PM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,428 Likes: 561 Liked 335 Times in 182 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer Ditto on Simple Green do it in the shade and start at the top and work your way down---Get it at Wal mart for about $8 a gallon--its cheap and effective & it works well

03-04-2011, 07:59 PM	#5
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer Wayne..... You have a PM. __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK Last edited by Dave Ribeiro; 05-17-2011 at 10:47 PM.

03-04-2011, 09:11 PM	#6
dbochan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: East Hampton, CT Posts: 15 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer Use RV455 to remove tough black streaks and grime. I was sceptical until i used it and It removed black streaks from a trailer that was sitting and not washed for 6 years by just spraying on and wiping off. It strips off the black streaks as well as any wax, so you must wax it right after cleaning.

03-05-2011, 01:55 AM	#7
Damn Yankee Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 98 Likes: 3 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer Several guy's over on yellowbullet.com swear by LA's Totally Awesome cleaner. Best part is it is sold at Dollar General and is fairly cheap.

03-05-2011, 10:14 PM	#8
68camaroSS Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: columbia TN Posts: 88 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer [QUOTE=Joe Hertline;243895]Stay away from "Black Streak Removers". They do a heckuva job of taking away black streaks, but they leave "White Streaks" if you're not careful. X2 on that for black streak removers. They will take off the black streaks, but wait to you see what it does to your shiny aluminum trim, it spots and tarnishes them, and I followed the directions. Learned my lesson the hard way.

03-06-2011, 12:15 AM	#9
b.guggenmos Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 68 Likes: 21 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: what to use to clean trailer Along the same line what wax are you guy's using after it is clean? Thanks, Brian

05-17-2011, 08:55 PM	#10
AdemE Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what to use to clean trailer I have freind that owns a detail shop that races with us in superstock up in the northwest that has a special mix for trailers and RV u can call troy at NW Quality detail (253)351-0809 he sell supplys to

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