Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 20:51:42 -0800
Reply-To: Billy <billybaker@SHAW.CA>
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From: Billy <billybaker@SHAW.CA>
Subject: Re: Westy pop-top mildew
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I just finished this procedure myself. The van had been neglected for
several years before I got it. There were spots so black with mildew I
thought it was ruined for sure. But I persisted and won.
First I used a bleach solution, start with a weak solution, 1/4 bleach rest
water. Spray an area and leave it overnight, in a diluted form the bleach
takes longer but works just as well. I used an over priced bleach solution
from the hardware store, but its just bleach.
I squirted it on with a spray bottle and wore goggles and a dust mask, with
plenty of ventilation. Then I left it usuually over night.
Once I was done I used our Little Green Machine Upholstry Vacumn Shampoo'er,
it diluted what was left of the bleach and sucked it away removing that ucky
bleach smell.
The PopTop Flock is pretty resilient, I found a crack in the fiberglass that
was a cause of the major moisture problem I had, it had been poorly patched
and was leaking water.
To keep this from happening again I keep a Dri-Z-Air in the sink and open
the cover when I'm away from the van. I would like to here how other
people keep the van dry.
Flock On.
Bill Baker
86 Vanagon GL
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, B.C.
----- Original Message -----
From: "The Skylight Guy" <reid@DCCNET.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 5:27 PM
Subject: Re: Westy pop-top mildew
> Hi All:
> what I like to do in the winter months is two remove the mattresses off
the
> top bunk
> I find that the air circulation is better and this will help to keep
mildew
> out.
> Trevor
> Peace
> 604-886-4564
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "zolo" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 2:07 PM
> Subject: Re: Westy pop-top mildew
>
>
> > ---- Original Message ----
> > From: matsuwesty@EARTHLINK.NET
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: RE: Westy pop-top mildew
> > Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 16:44:58 -0500
> >
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> > ><DIV>Has anyone come up with a good way to get rid of mildew on the
> > >inside of a Westy pop-top? I have an '87 Westy, and it has
> > >that fuzzy texture on the inside of the pop-top. I don't
> > >want to use a bleach solution because it wil either: 1) remove the
> > >fuzzy stuff, 2) look all blotchy when it is treated, 3) run down on
> > >the tent part of the pop-top and bleach that, 4) all of the
> > >above. So what's the magic solution that cleans it without
> > >wrecking it? Thanks in advance.</DIV>
> > ><DIV>Matt Bennett</DIV>
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> > >
> > Hi Matt,
> > I have done this more than a dozen times. I worked well and very
> > fast, restoring the ceiling to new condition. Condensation is
> > collected in the fuzzy stuff, creating a great environment for the
> > mildew. After trying several different methods, I have settled for
> > the simpleist one. A solution of half bleach, delivered onto with a
> > small size of roller. You can cover the area under with a sheat of
> > nylon but there is not much of dripping if its done sensibly. The
> > roller must roll or be in the container. You will need about a quart
> > of solution. Try to stay away from metals. Try to stay away from
> > metals.
> > Zoltan
> >
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