Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 21:22:48 -0500
Reply-To: Bill <wgs@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From: Bill <wgs@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Re: * How Do I Clean Westy Pop-Top? (outer surfaces) *
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I just finished cleaning my top. Used a 2000 psi pressure washer and
nothing else. Looks very white and clean. Have not applied any sealant or
polish yet - not sure I need to. Is the sealant/wax recommended by the
manufacturer?
Bill-->>
>When we bought our Westy, The PO had NEVER cleaned the top. It was pretty
>nasty. It now looks and shines like new. Here is what we did/used, with
>caveats.
>
>There is a product available at Kmart, Auto Zone, etc. called "Purple
>Power". It is biodegradable, but incredibly strong. It is like 409 on
>steroids. We sprayed this all over the top. It completely dissolved
>everything that wasn't part of the top. We pressure washed the remainder
>away. BEWARE though: Any drips onto surrounding paint will remove
>oxidation...which initially sounds good, but it you don't remove oxidation
>uniformly, it leaves streaks. So take precautions, or be prepared to
>polish/wax your van PDQ.
>
>Next I used MacGuires system...Step One is a chemical cleaner, Step Two is
>a semi-abrasive polish to remove blemishes, and Step Three is a
>sealant/wax. It works; the top litterally shines like new.
>
>Cost: about $40 for the cleaners, time at the carwash/pressure washer, and
>polish. Effort: one day.
>
>You'll be glad you did.
>
>G. Matthew Bulley
>Director
>Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
>www.bulley-hewlett.com
>Cary, NC USA
>888.468.4880 tollfree
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: C. Stafford [SMTP:kitschy@EARTHLINK.NET]
>Sent: Saturday, November 06, 1999 12:04 AM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: * How Do I Clean Westy Pop-Top? (outer surfaces) *
>
>Hi,
>
>What's the best/safest way to clean a light covering of old moss/dirt off
>the top of a Westy fiberglass pop-top?
>
>- What kind of cleaner will neutralize the moss/remove it cleanly?
>
>- What other "tools" can safely be used in conjunction with the cleaner
>without damaging the top?
>
>- Any "whiteners" or "brighteners" available for fiberglass tops like the
>Westy's?
>
>Thanks in advance- by the way, this "Westy" is for sale.. Just has a tad
>bit
>of old Oregon moss on it that needs removing is all..
>
>Chris..
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