When I got my '82 in 2002, the fabric, though intact, was rotten and subject
to very easy tearing due to years of ultra-violet light exposure and
weathering.  I got a new "tent" from GoWesty and changed it out myself.  It
was difficult, but entirely possible, by carefully following directions.
I've been pleased with the results ever since and proud of having done it
myself.  You may need to go that route.

Paul 

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Mariposa Charme
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 11:27 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: dry rot on pop top

Hello All,
 
I am a new member to the mailing list! I am quite impressed by it, and hope
to contribute to it, when I gain a little more knowledge!
 
I am an excited new owner of a 83 westi. She needs a name, and a lot of
work. 
 
My first task is to give her a complete, well deserved, �make-over� (major
interior clean-up) I found some dry rot on the fabric of the pop-top. It�s
black. I am not sure how to go about removing the ungodly stain. 
 
Is there any way to remove the stain without removing the fabric? (That
looks like quite the endeavour.).
 
Thanks!
 
Marie,
Yukon Territory
 
Happy 4th of July to all my neighbours �down South�!
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