How do you clean your enclosed trailer?
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How do you clean your enclosed trailer?
I have a bad case of the brown runs down the side of my car hauler, probably hasn't been cleaned in a while. I bought some "purple stuff" and used it, but it doesn't work as well as I would like. Anything better out there that wont take the metal off?
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Re: How do you clean your enclosed trailer? (bosco500)
clr maybe? or something with bleach. maybe a patio furniture cleaner and pressure washer. i've got the same issue at work too with the companies trailers. i'll let you know if i find anything that works.
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May want to find where the problem is coming from directly and see if you can't seal something - or replace some parts w/ aluminum, etc. If you plan on having the trailer in the longrun that would pay off.
^ try what he said. Let us know.
^ try what he said. Let us know.
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Order some http://www.trailerbright.com
Best cleaner out there!!
The best thing to do is to wash the roof as much as you can as that is where most streaks start. After that you need to wash the sides of the trailer starting from the bottom up. Once that is done and the trailer is dry....
Use a cleaner like trailer bright and starting from the bottom up agian use the product panel by panel. Spray cleaner on full strenth and then wipe off with clean terry cloth. U will be amazed how the streaks just come right off.
Best cleaner out there!!
The best thing to do is to wash the roof as much as you can as that is where most streaks start. After that you need to wash the sides of the trailer starting from the bottom up. Once that is done and the trailer is dry....
Use a cleaner like trailer bright and starting from the bottom up agian use the product panel by panel. Spray cleaner on full strenth and then wipe off with clean terry cloth. U will be amazed how the streaks just come right off.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Smitdog »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
After that you need to wash the sides of the trailer starting from the bottom up. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Huh?
Water (and dirt) obey the law of gravity like everything else with mass, why would you want the dirt from the top to run down the surface you just cleaned on the bottom?
Thawley – confused
After that you need to wash the sides of the trailer starting from the bottom up. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Huh?
Water (and dirt) obey the law of gravity like everything else with mass, why would you want the dirt from the top to run down the surface you just cleaned on the bottom?
Thawley – confused
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KrautFed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Any suggestions on getting off old adhesive (from decals/stickers) thats been sunbaked on?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Goof Off works okay. As do WD-40, some gritless hand cleaners, and Turtle Bug & Tar remover. Solvents like acetone and paint thinner just spread it around.
The autobody supply shops have gum-type, adhesive eraser-wheels for rotary grinders made for that purpose, but I've never tried one. Love to hear from anyone who has. I've got some vinyl to remove myself...
Goof Off works okay. As do WD-40, some gritless hand cleaners, and Turtle Bug & Tar remover. Solvents like acetone and paint thinner just spread it around.
The autobody supply shops have gum-type, adhesive eraser-wheels for rotary grinders made for that purpose, but I've never tried one. Love to hear from anyone who has. I've got some vinyl to remove myself...
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I just thought of something for the adhesive, I bet a clay bar would take it right off. My enclosed (motorcycle) trailer is red, and I'm afraid heavy duty elbow grease or solvents would discolor parts of it.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thawley »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Huh?
Water (and dirt) obey the law of gravity like everything else with mass, why would you want the dirt from the top to run down the surface you just cleaned on the bottom?
Thawley – confused </TD></TR></TABLE>
Agreed. Me also =
Huh?
Water (and dirt) obey the law of gravity like everything else with mass, why would you want the dirt from the top to run down the surface you just cleaned on the bottom?
Thawley – confused </TD></TR></TABLE>
Agreed. Me also =
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Re: (Smitdog)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Smitdog »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Order some http://www.trailerbright.com
Best cleaner out there!!
The best thing to do is to wash the roof as much as you can as that is where most streaks start. After that you need to wash the sides of the trailer starting from the bottom up. Once that is done and the trailer is dry....
Use a cleaner like trailer bright and starting from the bottom up agian use the product panel by panel. Spray cleaner on full strenth and then wipe off with clean terry cloth. U will be amazed how the streaks just come right off. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Smitdog »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Order some http://www.trailerbright.com
Best cleaner out there!!
The best thing to do is to wash the roof as much as you can as that is where most streaks start. After that you need to wash the sides of the trailer starting from the bottom up. Once that is done and the trailer is dry....
Use a cleaner like trailer bright and starting from the bottom up agian use the product panel by panel. Spray cleaner on full strenth and then wipe off with clean terry cloth. U will be amazed how the streaks just come right off. </TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Smitdog »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Order some http://www.trailerbright.com
Best cleaner out there!!
The best thing to do is to wash the roof as much as you can as that is where most streaks start. After that you need to wash the sides of the trailer starting from the bottom up. Once that is done and the trailer is dry....
Use a cleaner like trailer bright and starting from the bottom up agian use the product panel by panel. Spray cleaner on full strenth and then wipe off with clean terry cloth. U will be amazed how the streaks just come right off. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I'll have to give that a try
Best cleaner out there!!
The best thing to do is to wash the roof as much as you can as that is where most streaks start. After that you need to wash the sides of the trailer starting from the bottom up. Once that is done and the trailer is dry....
Use a cleaner like trailer bright and starting from the bottom up agian use the product panel by panel. Spray cleaner on full strenth and then wipe off with clean terry cloth. U will be amazed how the streaks just come right off.
</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Smitdog »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Order some http://www.trailerbright.com
Best cleaner out there!!
The best thing to do is to wash the roof as much as you can as that is where most streaks start. After that you need to wash the sides of the trailer starting from the bottom up. Once that is done and the trailer is dry....
Use a cleaner like trailer bright and starting from the bottom up agian use the product panel by panel. Spray cleaner on full strenth and then wipe off with clean terry cloth. U will be amazed how the streaks just come right off.
</TD></TR></TABLE><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Smitdog »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Order some http://www.trailerbright.comBest cleaner out there!!
The best thing to do is to wash the roof as much as you can as that is where most streaks start. After that you need to wash the sides of the trailer starting from the bottom up. Once that is done and the trailer is dry....
Use a cleaner like trailer bright and starting from the bottom up agian use the product panel by panel. Spray cleaner on full strenth and then wipe off with clean terry cloth. U will be amazed how the streaks just come right off.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I'll have to give that a try
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Re: (thawley)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thawley »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Huh?
Water (and dirt) obey the law of gravity like everything else with mass, why would you want the dirt from the top to run down the surface you just cleaned on the bottom?
Thawley – confused </TD></TR></TABLE>
You are not using a product that will "run" down the the trailer. U are spraying and whiping with the surface dry.
If you go to the TrailerBright site there is some good info.
Huh?
Water (and dirt) obey the law of gravity like everything else with mass, why would you want the dirt from the top to run down the surface you just cleaned on the bottom?
Thawley – confused </TD></TR></TABLE>
You are not using a product that will "run" down the the trailer. U are spraying and whiping with the surface dry.
If you go to the TrailerBright site there is some good info.
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Re: (thawley)
How do you live in Cali and not know that term?
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If you have an RV dealer near you, then make special cleaners for specially cleaning trailers, RV's and horse trailers... I've used this stuff many times to clean the RV/Horse trailer for my mother and it works amazingly with a pressure washer!
Just look around, as some RV places have their own brands, same stuff as seen elsewhere, but they just stick their name on the bottle...
Just look around, as some RV places have their own brands, same stuff as seen elsewhere, but they just stick their name on the bottle...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FifthGearOnline »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
and yea with the trailer bright. a guy i know uses it and goes from the bottom up</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes. That is the proper way to use a cleaner to clean a "Streaked" dirty trailer.
and yea with the trailer bright. a guy i know uses it and goes from the bottom up</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes. That is the proper way to use a cleaner to clean a "Streaked" dirty trailer.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Smitdog »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You are not using a product that will "run" down the the trailer. U are spraying and whiping with the surface dry.
If you go to the TrailerBright site there is some good info.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I found nothing in the way of instructions or application on the TrailerBright site.
Still curious about the "bottom up" method if there's anyone who can help me understand.
Thawley – who still fails to understand
You are not using a product that will "run" down the the trailer. U are spraying and whiping with the surface dry.
If you go to the TrailerBright site there is some good info.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I found nothing in the way of instructions or application on the TrailerBright site.
Still curious about the "bottom up" method if there's anyone who can help me understand.
Thawley – who still fails to understand
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I would assume the "bottom up" method would just be starting at the bottom of the panel and working your way to the top. This way you don't have the any extra spray dipping down onto dirty/unclean space...
That's how in interpreted that...
That's how in interpreted that...
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The air powered "eraser" does work wonders. I would suggest if using on a trailer to be very very careful. The Alum panels on a trailer are very thin to begin with. More importantly the factory coat of paint it also very thin. Watch the speed when using the eraser and do not keep it is one spot, always move it.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thawley »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I found nothing in the way of instructions or application on the TrailerBright site.
Still curious about the "bottom up" method if there's anyone who can help me understand.
Thawley – who still fails to understand</TD></TR></TABLE>
http://findarticles.com/p/arti...73965
If the siding isn't too far gone from age and weathering, then all it might need is a thorough cleaning. To minimize streaking, wash the siding from the bottom to the top. If you wash from the top down, the surface below is cleaned unevenly by streams of solution racing down.
I found nothing in the way of instructions or application on the TrailerBright site.
Still curious about the "bottom up" method if there's anyone who can help me understand.
Thawley – who still fails to understand</TD></TR></TABLE>
http://findarticles.com/p/arti...73965
If the siding isn't too far gone from age and weathering, then all it might need is a thorough cleaning. To minimize streaking, wash the siding from the bottom to the top. If you wash from the top down, the surface below is cleaned unevenly by streams of solution racing down.
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