Black dots from trees

[GAcarver]

Any sugestions on how to get them off? I have tried everything except bug and tar remover, I even tried some
rubbing compound.:huh:

[QTurn]

Wd-40

[Vernon Holt]

You do not get black dots from trees. The material that causes the stain on cars, tents, etc is the results of natural sugars (honeydew)that result when aphids feed on the leaves of various trees.

The aphids can digest all parts of plant juices except the sugars that are present in abundance. These sugars are expelled and fall to the ground as waste.

Fungus feeds on the sugars causing the dark spots. Anything that you place on your tent to remove the spots may very well effect the water proofing of the material.

[dawg2]

Scales on poplars do it too. They make a mess.

[GAcarver]

I forgot to mention that these dots are on my camper, fiberglass.

[LJay]

Get some White Lightening at the auto parts store.

[The.RV.Doctor]

1 part bleach, 5 parts water.. you can use the same to clean your roof and awning.

[contender*]

Get some White Lightening at the auto parts store.

This works wonders, I make sure I put a coat of wax on after the rub down.