back to basics/ cleaning painted topsides

[Captain Crisp]

OK, Dont have too much time to experiment with cleaning products and thought there would be a wealth of knowledge here. My Topsides were professionally painted 10 years ago and generally look good. quite grimy though and Id like to spend some time getting the topsides looking as good as possible. Little unsure what to wash them with and dont think any cutting compound would be a good idea. Other than a car shampoo product what would be a good wash down product? Then to polish, any good tips on simple products that wont cut the paint back?.

Thanks
Steveeasy

Hi Steve,
After much experimentation and elbow grease, I bought a cheap polisher from screwfix and used a halfords polishing cream. Worked a treat on Bob's old stained painted topsides.
Cheers,
Crisp

 

[Goldie]

Awlwash. Not cheap, but you don’t need much so a bottle lasts for years.

 

[Spirit (of Glenans)]

mmmmm just to make a point ... can't resist !!

Pick up a can of Pledge Furniture POLISH

I dare to say that is not a cutting compound .... imagine if it was on those fine dining tables !!

Beat me to it, and I was going to mention Pledge too!

 

[steveeasy]

Ive dug thru the invoices and it was sprayed with Awl grip. Two products are advised to be used. Awlwash and Awlcare. I think I might try the wash, not sure why but id prefer to only do it once. See what it looks like.
Thanks
Steveeasy

 

[Refueler]

Beat me to it, and I was going to mention Pledge too!

Be careful ... being seen to agree with me can turn the wolves on to you !!

 

[Stemar]

Aldidl's black stain remover worked on Jissel's painted topsides. With Spring on its way (I hope!), it should be appearing in time for people to get their caravans ready for the road.

 

[sparkie]

For stubborn waterline stains Harpic toilet cleaner- not quite as good as it used to be but still does the business with no effort at all. Just wipe on and leave until stain disappears, then rinse off. Follow this with any old cleaner/polish with UV resistance - Boatshine is good- my painted hull lasted me for over twenty years and is still going strong...

 

[Refueler]

For stubborn waterline stains Harpic toilet cleaner- not quite as good as it used to be but still does the business with no effort at all. Just wipe on and leave until stain disappears, then rinse off. Follow this with any old cleaner/polish with UV resistance - Boatshine is good- my painted hull lasted me for over twenty years and is still going strong...

Similarly Cilit Bang Lime and Rust Toilet Cleaner was brilliant until few years back when they changed the formula.