Date:         Fri, 31 Dec 1999 19:48:48 PST
Reply-To:     Tony Peet <tpvw@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tony Peet <tpvw@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: pop top cleaning
Comments: To: berky@WIN.BRIGHT.NET
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I used foaming auto upholstery cleaner from Turtle Wax and it worked REALLY
well.  I vacuumed the flocking first thoroughly, and then foamed and brushed
a small area at a time (maybe 2X2 feet).  You'll also want to put some
towels down to cover the foam mattress and wear something (even just light
sunglasses) to protect your eyes from the occasional drip.  (Also, do this
outside with all the windows open!) And wear rubber gloves.

Now, I think MY secret is that after brushing I was LIBERAL with my use of
Bounty Paper towels (the ONLY paper towels that work IMHO) to mop up ("pat
up') the foam from the flocking.  Got LOTS of dirt out this way, and then
vacuumed again at the end.

The flocking looked great and its lighter color helped to brighten up the
whole interior of the van a little.  Also, for the record, I used a Turtle
Wax product which contained "Odor X" -- their deodorizer. It smelled strong
at first, but that quickly subsided and the resulting 'fresh"' (nearly
unscented) smell of the flocking assured me of no lingering vanatosis.

As for the mildew.....MAYBE there are some other foaming cleaners out there
that deal with that.  I wouldn't go near the flocking with bleach, but Lysol
spray might help prevent recurrence

This took longer than I had thought it would to do it right.  A Saturday
morning plus some....

Tony

>From: Bob Berkemer <berky@WIN.BRIGHT.NET>
>Reply-To: Bob Berkemer <berky@WIN.BRIGHT.NET>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: pop top cleaning
>Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 14:22:20 -0600
>
>I recently put a new (as in used) pop top on my 84 westy. Top is in very
>good shape except for a stain all around the skylight area. The flocking
>that coats the inside of out pop tops has a stain that is probably the
>result of water damage and resulting mildew.
>
>Anyone had any experience with cleaning the inside of our pop tops? Took
>it to a local automotive detailer and he wouldn't touch it. Said he was
>afraid of taking the flock off with the chemicals he uses. I'm afraid to
>scrub the stuff for fear of damaging it. Any recommendations would be
>much appreciated.
>
>TIA
>
>Bob, 84 westy
>Menomonie WI

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