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YorkshireBloke 17th June 2016 07:37 PM

Removing green lichen / mildew safely from rubber seals
 
Hi,

I bought my 3.7 from an owner from Devon who then moved to France. He fixed some common problems but wasn't a cleaning fanatic...

I clay barred and waxed the car but held off cleaning the green growth from the rubber seals on the sunroof etc. This is the stuff you see on caravans not regularly used and stored in the shade.

Any tips on cleaning the rubber? I have mould remover for the house (double glazed homes can trap condensation) but am hesitant to proceed.

Any ideas?

Robert

HPsauce 17th June 2016 07:43 PM

I use nylon pan scourers. Brutal but effective. :rolleyes:

moltuae 18th June 2016 12:16 PM

I've never had to clean off the green stuff but I use Gummi Pfleger to help keep the rubber clean and supple:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002MZZNU8/

Turbo Tony 19th June 2016 12:51 PM

I usually give them a good scrub with a car version of an electric toothbrush. It's basically an oversized toothbrush with a number of different heads. You can pick them up online.

I got mine from Aldi for £12 just over a year ago.

MikkiJayne 19th June 2016 03:48 PM

I use an ordinary toothbrush. I'll mask off any vulnerable paintwork so it doesn't get scratched, but glass is obviously fine.

Joe2.0E 19th June 2016 04:50 PM

I've seen Detailers use steam cleaners for such cleaning tasks but I can't say if long term it would deteriorate the rubber.

YorkshireBloke 20th June 2016 09:09 PM

Thanks!
 
I will try the gentlest first then knick mi Mam's QVC steam cleaner as a last resort! :one

H-M3 21st June 2016 03:07 AM

apc
 
get some all purpose cleaner such as daisy and dilute that 4-1 and just spray at the area and use a tooth brush. ideally you want a dedicated car APC such as meguairs or other brands.
best of luck+++

YorkshireBloke 21st June 2016 06:44 PM

Thanks H-M3, sounds like you have done this, yes?

Also hope you didn't get up specially at 3 am to help me ! :Confused:+++

Robert

H-M3 21st June 2016 06:55 PM

Lol. I'm actually fasting at present so need to get up or stay up to eat something before daylight. Also yes I have cleaned the window rubber as I recently purchased my seat Ibiza that had the same issue.
If you was near me I could've given you some sample of meguiars APC.+++


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