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From: matsuwesty@EARTHLINK.NET
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: RE: Westy pop-top mildew
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 16:44:58 -0500

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><DIV>Has anyone come up with a good way to get rid of mildew on the
>inside of a Westy pop-top?  I have an '87 Westy, and it has
>that fuzzy texture on the inside of the pop-top.  I don't
>want to use a bleach solution because it wil either: 1) remove the
>fuzzy stuff, 2) look all blotchy when it is treated, 3) run down on
>the tent part of the pop-top and bleach that, 4) all of the
>above.  So what's the magic solution that cleans it without
>wrecking it?  Thanks in advance.</DIV>
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Hi Matt,
I have done this more than a dozen times.   I worked well and very
fast, restoring the ceiling to new condition.  Condensation is
collected in the fuzzy stuff, creating a great environment for the
mildew.  After trying several different methods, I have settled for
the simpleist one.  A solution of half bleach, delivered onto with a
small size of roller.  You can cover the area under with a sheat of
nylon but there is not much of dripping if its done sensibly.  The
roller must roll or be in the container.  You will need about a quart
of solution.  Try to stay away from metals.  Try to stay away from
metals.
Zoltan