samfishing Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 A silly question i know. .. I bought some "silky" caravan and boat cleaner to clean and hopefully polish up the front of my Elddis caravan which has become a bit dull, what i'm not sure about is, is it safe to use on the paintwork on the sides? it does say "non-scratch" but it's safer to ask first. Thanks for your time Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRangerFamily Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I've used it to get rid of black streaks and oily finger marks around the battery locker door and worked a treat Regards NRF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson(JohnG) Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I've used it to get rid of black streaks and oily finger marks around the battery locker door and worked a treat Regards NRF Me too It lasts for ages Quote BMW X3 X Drive and Swift Challenger 580SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobinet Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) b Edited March 26, 2010 by Bobinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson(JohnG) Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 HiI am completely new to this. I have just got my first caravan a few hors ago. I had to buy a mondeo lkast week and had a witter towbar and al ko ball fitted. All lights are fine but I was told the reverse lights on the caravan was not fitted up but not to worry as this is not illegal. is that true? Thanks Bobby Its true--amazingly I've fitted them myself before now more as a warning to other road users than anything else Quote BMW X3 X Drive and Swift Challenger 580SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobinet Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) b Edited March 26, 2010 by Bobinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRangerFamily Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 HiI am completely new to this. I have just got my first caravan a few hors ago. I had to buy a mondeo lkast week and had a witter towbar and al ko ball fitted. All lights are fine but I was told the reverse lights on the caravan was not fitted up but not to worry as this is not illegal. is that true? Thanks Bobby Bobby, for the sake of good order its worth pointing out that you have posted a new message on the end of a particular topic or "thread" as its known in internet forums. If you want to add a comment to the existing thread, about that thread, thats fine but otherwise its best to start a new topic regards NRF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobinet Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) b Edited March 26, 2010 by Bobinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian dunning Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Thank you for the comment and explanation. As I explained I am totally new to all this so appreciate the right guidance. You will see that I managed a new thread. Bobby Hi Bobby, Ask away if you want to know anything as we all have to learn. To Sam, I would have no problem but if you're worried about the cleaner I would call the manufacturer's helpline and ask, Regards, Ian. Quote Bailey Unicorn Vigo and a 2017 Ford S Max and a Mercedes SLK AMG Sport 9 speed, my mid life crisis solver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzukiGV Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 A silly question i know. ..I bought some "silky" caravan and boat cleaner to clean and hopefully polish up the front of my Elddis caravan which has become a bit dull, what i'm not sure about is, is it safe to use on the paintwork on the sides? it does say "non-scratch" but it's safer to ask first. Thanks for your time Sam. I've cleaned and polished my caravans for years with "MER" and found it to be the best yet. .. however I have used Silky to get stubborn marks off the Fibre Glass front & rear panels at times. Cheers Tez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian dunning Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I've cleaned and polished my caravans for years with "MER" and found it to be the best yet. .. however I have used Silky to get stubborn marks off the Fibre Glass front & rear panels at times. Cheers Tez Hi Tez, Some would say, and have posted on here, that Mer is too abrasive for Caravan paintwork though I did use it myself with no major problems. I simply don't polish at all now as the 'van is washed at least once a month before we go away. I found that when I was not able to polish the 'van, but was able to wash it one side per day that there was no noticeable difference in cleanliness, Regards, Ian. Quote Bailey Unicorn Vigo and a 2017 Ford S Max and a Mercedes SLK AMG Sport 9 speed, my mid life crisis solver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rimmer Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) I always use Silky to clean my caravan/s followed by either Mer or Autoglym polish. Edited March 18, 2009 by Rimmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary ross Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 We've used Silky for about 20 years, - and we're still on our second tub! We only use it for stubborn marks and black streaks, but it works a treat. We use Fenwick's caravan cleaner for the rest of the bodywork. Quote 2003 Autotrail 635SE Mercedes Sprinter, 2011 Hyundai i10 'Life is too short to stuff a mushroom.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbilly Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I am a great fan of Mer and have used it for years on both cars and caravans. It's now owned by Farecla who also produce some first class products but tend to concentrate on the boat market. It's a minefield out there with the number of products but I'm sure that most of us, by trial and error, settle on products that suit us ! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbeecroft Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I have found silky hit and miss, very good at some but useless onothers, i found it didnt remove black marks completely. But i do like that you do not polish just wipe on and rinse off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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