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Bogtrotter

Member Since: 03 Mar 2012
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 19

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Sumatra Black

Moss / algae in window runners

Anyone have any ideas as to how to stop moss and other green stuff setting up home in the rear window channels ? And how best to remove it ?...without damage to surrounding paintwork.

19th Jan 2013 9:40am

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

I too had moss cultivating on mine. Decided a cover would be the solution.

K9F wrote:
Due to the fact the mileage I cover each year has drastically reduced my Landy gets used only very rarely and the size of my garage precludes storing it away. Last week giving it the once over I had to get my credit card out and clear the friggin' moss out of the top wing seam. Could have used Pathclear. Well have been considering it for a while and being in the marine industry am well acquainted with numerous contractors. Off to a cover manufacturer who makes all sorts, pick a decent 100% waterproof material, two guys one days toil and truck left so tailored template pattern can be made and then the final product. End result vehicle cover that I am pleased with. Not cheap due to material chosen but happy with.

Excuse poor photo quality but taken by manufacturer and sent to me. Because it rained most of the day I can't put it back on and take more photos until the rain stops and the vehicle is dry.

More info here:

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15754.html?highlight=cover If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

19th Jan 2013 9:43am

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

try silicone spray, nothing will grow on that stuff

19th Jan 2013 9:59am

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 3247

Diluted solution of IPA (rubbing alcohol) and water, 25% IPA rest water.

Pour into channels and lightly scrub with an old toothbrush then pour in more solution.

Leave for an hour and then rinse with fresh water. Then use the silicon spray.

The IPA mix kills the algae

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2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold
2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold
2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member
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19th Jan 2013 11:13am

Peter Td4

Member Since: 23 Oct 2010
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Posts: 227

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HCPU Santorini Black

Thanks Bob & BPman,

Same problem here so I'll certainly try that

Peter,

Defender 110 StaWa - Td5
Defender 110 HCPU - Puma
Defender 90 Soft Top - Td5

19th Jan 2013 11:33am

Lorryman100

Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Here
Posts: 2686

I use the pressure washer, as the Algea only grows on the outside runners on mine.

19th Jan 2013 12:05pm

Bogtrotter

Member Since: 03 Mar 2012
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 19

Thanks guys...will try the ipa solution. Steve w.

19th Jan 2013 1:10pm

Laurie

Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
Posts: 2897

2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey

I thought 'window boxes' came as standard with every Land Rover.

19th Jan 2013 1:12pm

WelshGas

Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Posts: 935

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Weedol or Pathclear, or any weed killer spray.

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19th Jan 2013 8:01pm

rossy

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Co. Roscommon
Posts: 1296

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey

I sprayed mine with Polycell Mouldkiller (triggerspray - from any DIY store) last year and it hasn't appeared since

19th Jan 2013 8:47pm

McGeordie

Member Since: 20 Feb 2012
Location: Central Scotland
Posts: 220

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red

IPA should work, fine

I use this stuff as APC, All Purpose Cleaner, for mats, and general cleaning, also softening really stubborn grime...it also worked spot on removing Algae from the window seals on a RR Sport, using a soft brush, I used it diluted 1:10, but you could step it up if it was really tough.

I'd ass to a spray bottle, soak the areas a few times then use a tooth brush or detailing brush if you have one.

16th Mar 2015 11:06am

McGeordie

Member Since: 20 Feb 2012
Location: Central Scotland
Posts: 220

sorry, meant to attach a link!

Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine-and-e...d_321.html

16th Mar 2015 11:07am

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green

or you could just go the opposite way and enbrace it:

19th Mar 2015 3:52pm

lukev01

Member Since: 24 Mar 2012
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 412

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

When the moss grows in the window channels of my S2A it prevents the windows from sliding open.

Had you considered that this might be a desirable extra security "layer"?

1970 Series 2A 88"

19th Mar 2015 4:23pm

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