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13 - Maintenance
13.1 - Transporta General Maintenance
13.1.1 - Exterior Bodywork
To maintain a showroom finish, one needs to hand wash regularly with a car or caravan shampoo, rinse
with cold water and chamois leather off. A protective coating applied after cleaning like Fenwick’s Bobby
Dazzler will help to keep the trailer cleaner for longer and makes cleaning next time easier. It also contains
an algae inhibitor.
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Do not use a high-pressure power washer on the vents, doors and windows.
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Under no circumstances use any abrasive agents, T-cut, methylated spirit, white spirit, other
solvents or washing up liquid to the exterior of your trailer.
13.1.2 - Galvanized Finish
As part of the normal ageing process, galvanized surfaces form an outer layer of oxide. This protects the
reactive zinc and underlying steel from further corrosion. The appearance of the surface ranges from bright
silver to dull grey. Exposure to road salt can change the appearance of newly galvanized surfaces to grey or
black with white or grey deposits. This does not affect the protective properties of the finish.
To slow the dulling from road salt exposure, wash the trailer after each journey.
13.1.3 - High Pressure Power Washing
When using a high pressure power wash on the body, only use it to rinse the surface prior and after a hand
wash. The jet nozzle should be placed no closer than 50cm from the body surface and at least 15 degrees
from perpendicular to the surface. The nozzle should not be directed at the compartment and entrance
door gaps as this would force water past the door seals and the nozzle should never be directed at the
windows (if fitted) as it can scratch them.
13.1.4 - Interior Walls
The interior walls have a gloss white GRP finish which should not require cleaning too often. A wipe over
with a damp cloth and a very mild detergent is all that is needed to keep it clean.
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Do not soak with water or other liquids.
13.1.5 - Hinges and Catches
Lightly oil occasionally.
