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Mold!

Post by mknee » Fri Dec 05, 2014 2:46 pm

So, the F has been standing outside for about 4 weeks, got in to start it yesterday & there was mold everywhere!

On the Steering wheel, seats, dash, inside the roof - flippin everywhere!

Anyway, I've cleaned it off with some domestic mold cleaner & my plan going forward is:

- Start the car more often! (& let it run for 20 mins).
- leave the windows open a crack to get a bit of air flow.
- wipe down with mold killer periodically.

Any other ideas/advice?

Would a good quality outdoor cover help or make worse? Maybe spray on water proofing for the hood?

Thanks!

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Re: Mold!

Post by jaydoginvasion » Fri Dec 05, 2014 3:44 pm

Have put a couple of cheap moisture traps in mine.
To early to say if it helps though.
For what they cost in the pound shop worth a try.
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Re: Mold!

Post by montyvelo » Fri Dec 05, 2014 4:10 pm

We put those in our caravan when in storage, They really do work but fill with moisture quite quickly,
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Re: Mold!

Post by Reckless Rat » Fri Dec 05, 2014 4:18 pm

I had the same problem with mine after it was left out for several days in torrential rain. (by a garage, not by me and I wasn't best pleased). I wiped the offending areas down with a rag that had been soaked in vinegar and then wrung out, then left the car in the garage with the windows open. Seems OK now. Ventilation is important.
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Re: Mold!

Post by talkingcars » Fri Dec 05, 2014 8:12 pm

I had a similar problem last year, I used Detol mold and mildew remover which worked briliantly.

I now regularly use the karcher window vac to extract as much moisture as possible.
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Re: Mold!

Post by nigelandjo » Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:10 pm

A breathable waterproof cover will help keep the rain off, but the best option is to use the car regularly :)
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Re: Mold!

Post by mknee » Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:54 pm

Thanks for all the replies - I've got one of those dehumidifier bag thingy's & made sure there is some airflow but it still seems to take on moisture at an alarming rate!

I guess we'll see how it works out.

Thanks again!

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Re: Mold!

Post by p38 » Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:42 pm

MOLD IS A TOWN IN FLINTSHIRE , I TAKE IT YOU MEAN MOULD THE HORRID STUFF YOU GET THROUGH DAMP.
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Re: Mold!

Post by nigelandjo » Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:00 pm

Have you checked the carpets? Are they wet? You might have water ingress somewhere?
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Re: Mold!

Post by talkingcars » Sun Dec 14, 2014 11:36 pm

p38 wrote:MOLD IS A TOWN IN FLINTSHIRE , I TAKE IT YOU MEAN MOULD THE HORRID STUFF YOU GET THROUGH DAMP.
Mold is the American spelling, mould is the English version.
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