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Green stuff on hood

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Green stuff on hood

Post by Spikey » Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:24 pm

I have noticed a thin layer of green stuff on my roof down in the gap where the roof pillar joins the wing.
This is probably due to the number of trees around my house, before I attack it with a toothbrush and some roof cleaner has anyone else had this?
If so how did you remove it?

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Re: Green stuff on hood

Post by daviddi » Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:47 am

Its normal , its just mould , thats why its important to keep the fabric roof cleaned / treated to help prevent this, its a normal process due to lots of rain and as you say tree's close by. When you clean it (toothbrush is good i always carry one ,good for removing bird sh***t ) lower the roof a bit then you can clean the area thats not normally visible, hope this helps :driving:

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Re: Green stuff on hood

Post by cj10jeeper » Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:10 am

Use the proper BMW cleaner or Ragtopp 2 part kit.

When you say 'attack' and mention toothbrush I caution care. It's a delicate fabric top.

Once removed you want to clean out the underneath of the rubber as you'll likely find it slimy. I also suggest lowering the roof often to keep that area dry.
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Re: Green stuff on hood

Post by Spikey » Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:25 am

Thanks for your advice guys , much appreciated.

Will be looking at this
Tomorrow if the weather holds!
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Re: Green stuff on hood

Post by gers » Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:20 pm

Hire a chainsaw spikey,and bin the trees. :thumbsup: :)

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Re: Green stuff on hood

Post by Spikey » Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:12 pm

LOL good call.......I. Don't like my neighbour anyway!

I'll wait until he goes on holiday !
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Re: Green stuff on hood

Post by gers » Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:23 pm

Spikey wrote:LOL good call.......I. Don't like my neighbour anyway!

I'll wait until he goes on holiday !
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if you need a hand,gimme a shout,a dont like your neighbour also.
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