On 1/12/05 10:24 AM, "Dylan Kahler" <dylan.kahler@INTERNATIONALISTMAG.COM>
wrote:

> i have a question for everyone who has a "bra" clothing the front ends
> of their vanagons:
> 
> i recently relocated my van to the seattle area from california and
> have noticed some greenish mold / mildew accumulating on the fabric
> parts of the bra. a look between the bra and the body shows some scuzzy
> stuff too. is there any threat to the surface of the van to leave the
> bra on indefinitely throughout the rainy season (which is loooong in
> seattle)? also, what is the best way to clean the bra? any tips /
> tricks would be welcome!
> 
> thanks!
> 
> Dylan
> '85 Westfalia
> 
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> Dylan Kahler
> Art Director,
> The Internationalist
> 
> dylan.kahler@internationalistmag.com
> 253.820.3342
> 
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> 
I have always recommended a thick wax job under bra of any size and even
small ones.  Two reasons.  One is the moisture under the bra issue and the
other is that the bra moves around a lot and can actually rub the paint off
in spots.  A good heavy layer of a slippery wax protects against both.

I have seen alcohol and weak bleach solutions and weak vinegar solutions
recommended for the mildew but in the heavy damp I suspect none are going to
be very effective. 

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