Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 19:32:54 -0700
Reply-To: Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From: Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Re: car bra mildew
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I've had a Colgan bra for about two years, and while not a perfect fit, I've made it
work.
And yes, there are pros and cons.
On any trip, it prevents most rock chips as well as the accompanying "WHANG!" of
things hitting the front end. The screening over the grilles also keeps bugs out of
the radiator or rather the A/C condenser. This can be as valuable as preventing the
rock chips.
I agree, you need to keep the paint well-waxed underneath the bra. The screening over
the upper grill wore the shine off the VW emblem.
There is no way I am going to stop and take it off just because it starts raining, but
as soon as convenient, I clean it by washing it in place with water and mild soap and
a soft brush. Rinse it well, wipe with a chamois and remove it and drape it somewhere
to dry. Some debris and bugs always seem to get behind it, so I use a vacuum cleaner
and brush to clean off the backside.
Mildew has not been a problem, especially here in Arizona. Of course, that could
change with all the rain we've been getting :).
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 4:33 PM
Subject: Re: car bra mildew
> A bra should never be left on indefinitely. Moisture and debris will get
> behind it and destroy the paint. Except for reducing stone chips, they
> usually do more harm than good.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Dylan Kahler
> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 12:24 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: car bra mildew
>
> 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
>
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>
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