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Post by Magicarcher » Thu Feb 15, 2018 7:24 pm

Hi I live in an area with lots of trees. Noticed today that where my hood joins the body, the hood is developing the green mould that the infernal trees do to virtually everything.

Does anyone know the best way to clean it off and hopefully prevent recurrence (other than garage, which isn't an option)
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Post by Crazy Harry » Thu Feb 15, 2018 7:34 pm

On my to do soon list is washing/brushing the hood with a mild solution of Milton fluid (stuff for disinfecting baby stuff) which will kill the green growth then good wash with car cleaning soap and water. Then on the next dry day (or dry hood day if it takes a little longer to dry) a brush over and vacuum then wash again. I hate the mild/wet winters in Norfolk. Never cold enough to kill anything off.

and before you know it I'll be doing the same again next year its an annual thing.

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Post by Anmarube » Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:14 pm

What Crazy Harry said.....Milton fluid is the dogs".......

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Post by Nanu » Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:03 pm

Buying an e89 would prevent recurrence :rofl: :poke:
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Post by Anmarube » Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:19 pm

Nanu wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:03 pmBuying an e89 would prevent recurrence :rofl: :poke:
Oh my....... :rofl:

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Post by Mr Whippy » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:35 pm

Cool I'll try Milton, didn't know about that one.

What mix do people use? Baby mix?

Then just brush it in/agitate and leave to dwell?
Or quick ish rinse?
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Post by Ducklakeview » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:40 pm

The Milton works very well, as it actually kills the mould. BUT be careful with the dilution. I use 40ml in 4L of warm water, any more and you risk bleaching the colour.. Trust me, I know this from painful experience when sanitising the soft serve machine in the shop!

Apply it with a spray bottle, getting the area wet, and I then agitate with a SOFT bristled brush, leave 5 mins, spray again and then rinse thoroughly.

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Post by Marlon » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:41 pm

Here's my 'how to' thread on using the Milton method: https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=100317
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Post by Yorkie Z » Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:52 pm

Nanu wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:03 pmBuying an e89 would prevent recurrence :rofl: :poke:
Good point but then you have the problem of an ugly rear end :poke:
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Post by bz4kev » Sat Feb 17, 2018 6:15 am

Yorkie Z wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:52 pm
Nanu wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:03 pmBuying an e89 would prevent recurrence :rofl: :poke:
Good point but then you have the problem of an ugly rear end :poke:
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Post by Mr.Sloth » Sat Feb 17, 2018 12:46 pm

I tried the milton method after reading about it on here. Worked very well for me after my second try, I made the mistake of wetting the entire hood first and that made it difficult to pinpoint the bad spots on it afterwards. So the next day I rubbed the milton into the green spots first and agitated it well, then finished by going over the entire hood once more before rinsing well. Worked a treat :)

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Post by Magicarcher » Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:59 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:40 pmThe Milton works very well, as it actually kills the mould. BUT be careful with the dilution. I use 40ml in 4L of warm water, any more and you risk bleaching the colour.. Trust me, I know this from painful experience when sanitising the soft serve machine in the shop!

Apply it with a spray bottle, getting the area wet, and I then agitate with a SOFT bristled brush, leave 5 mins, spray again and then rinse thoroughly.

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Marlon wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2018 10:41 pmHere's my 'how to' thread on using the Milton method: https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=100317

Cheers Mike & Marlon, as usual you are a wealth of knowledge. I will be off to buy my Milton this afternoon.
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Post by GAZA62 » Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:36 pm

Anmarube wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:19 pm
Nanu wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2018 9:03 pmBuying an e89 would prevent recurrence :rofl: :poke:
Oh my....... :rofl:

LOL I had this very thought when I was having trouble removing mould from the top but I was lucky enough to find a Pro detailer who keeps my top looking superb for £60 a year
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Post by Ducklakeview » Sat Feb 17, 2018 4:43 pm

GAZA62 wrote: Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:36 pm
LOL I had this very thought when I was having trouble removing mould from the top but I was lucky enough to find a Pro detailer who keeps my top looking superb for £60 a year
£60 a year to clean the roof :o :o

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