Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:44:39 -0500
Reply-To: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
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From: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
Subject: Re: car bra mildew
In-Reply-To: <BE0AB0B2.7113%camper@tactical-bus.info>
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Hi Jim
use car wash soap at 1st and then take it to a stronger cleaner. the only way to drop the mildew is to take it off every single time to let it dry. not fun. trapped
moisture will bubble and haze paint over time also lift decals. as for cleaning try not to get to harsh of a chemical since it will destroy the stitching holding it
together. at my shop we sell a product by iosso that will remove mildew stains but not sure if that is what your looking for since black bras dont show the
stains. c-ya Jonce
>On 1/12/05 10:24 AM, "Dylan Kahler" <dylan.kahler@INTERNATIONALISTMAG.COM>
>wrote:
>> i have a question for everyone who has a "bra" clothing the front ends
>> of their vanagons:
>>
>> i recently relocated my van to the seattle area from california and
>> have noticed some greenish mold / mildew accumulating on the fabric
>> parts of the bra. a look between the bra and the body shows some scuzzy
>> stuff too. is there any threat to the surface of the van to leave the
>> bra on indefinitely throughout the rainy season (which is loooong in
>> seattle)? also, what is the best way to clean the bra? any tips /
>> tricks would be welcome!
>>
>> thanks!
>>
>> Dylan
>> '85 Westfalia
>>
>> ==============================
>> Dylan Kahler
>> Art Director,
>> The Internationalist
>>
>> dylan.kahler@internationalistmag.com
>> 253.820.3342
>>
>> www.internationalistmag.com
>>
>>
>I have always recommended a thick wax job under bra of any size and even
>small ones. Two reasons. One is the moisture under the bra issue and the
>other is that the bra moves around a lot and can actually rub the paint off
>in spots. A good heavy layer of a slippery wax protects against both.
>I have seen alcohol and weak bleach solutions and weak vinegar solutions
>recommended for the mildew but in the heavy damp I suspect none are going to
>be very effective.
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>jimt
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