Date:         Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:15:34 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Mold on canvas, what to use to clean
Comments: To: Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net>
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Thanks Tom, that's very informative!  =)

On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 8:38 AM, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote:

> Since this is a big concern w/ the tilts I manufacture for SC & DCs, I have
> info on my website dealing w/ mold & mildew on vw canvases:
> Scroll down to the bottom where the info on M & M is located:
> Bleach will kill the M & M but it will also destroy your canvas if left on
> or in too heavy of a concentration!
> I use about  couple of drops of clorox mixed to a gallon of "Canvak" to
> treat each of my canopies.
>
> http://www.busware.biz/Installation_%26_care,_Warranty.html
>
> YMMV,
>
> Mr. BZ
>
>
> On Apr 24, 2009, at 9:14 AM, Jake de Villiers wrote:
>
>  I used Tilex on my ceiling - its probably just dilute bleach but it
>> worked.
>> Just spray and wait...
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 10:20 PM, Zoltan <thewestyman@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>  Hi all,
>>> I don't remember if we ever nailed down what is the best method to clean
>>> off the mold from the canvas, or from the ceiling for that matter.  I am
>>> looking for something that is not a caustic as the Chlorox.  I think, the
>>> fabric of the canvas would be compromised, weakened with the Chlorox
>>> method.
>>> There must be a better way.
>>> Thanks for any help,
>>> Zoltan
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jake
>>
>> 1984 Vanagon GL
>> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
>>
>> Crescent Beach, BC
>>
>> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
>> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
>>
>
>


--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

Crescent Beach, BC

www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27