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How to get rid of green mildew? off hood
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How to get rid of green mildew? off hood
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)
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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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.
and before you know it I'll be doing the same again next year its an annual thing.
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What Crazy Harry said.....Milton fluid is the dogs".......
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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?
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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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.
Mike
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.
Mike
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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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Good point but then you have the problem of an ugly rear end
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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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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.
Mike
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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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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