what to use to clean trailer

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.

rallye bob · 03-05-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Damn Yankee

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.

I use this product, and it works very well on "streaks". Be aware.... It is pretty aggressive. Don't use it in the sun (surface should be relatively cool), and rinse with clear water before it dries......

Damn Yankee · 03-05-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rallye bob

I use this product, and it works very well on "streaks". Be aware.... It is pretty aggressive. Don't use it in the sun (surface should be relatively cool), and rinse with clear water before it dries......

Is it a soloution that could possibly be deluted and mixed in with water in a bucket ?

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, 06:45 PM	#1
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	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,429 Likes: 565 Liked 336 Times in 183 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	#3
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	#4
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	#5
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