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Birdy



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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Green mould in rear window channels
I guess as a consequence of the damp weather, Ive got green mould/fungus beginning to grow in the rear sliding window channels.

Any quickneasy way to remove it or stop it getting worse?

Peter
Post #306298 8th Feb 2014 8:34pm
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Tiger



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2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
I used bleach and a jet wash

Seemed to work
Post #306300 8th Feb 2014 8:38pm
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custom90



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It's only green Algae, the same type you'll often seen on greenhouses etc (often glass). Just wipe off occasionally, it won't come back very quickly and only will in wet weather. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
Post #306303 8th Feb 2014 8:40pm
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dorstsmith2



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green mould/fungus quickneasy way to remove it old toothbrush


I live in south Dorset starting grow web feet Whistle
Post #306305 8th Feb 2014 8:42pm
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borderterrier



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+1 for flash bleach spray and a toothbrush
Post #306307 8th Feb 2014 8:44pm
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WelshGas



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I use a weed killer spray twice a year. Thumbs Up LANDYWATCH

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Post #306319 8th Feb 2014 9:02pm
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borderterrier



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You got to love Defenders. Most folk clean their cars with shampoo and wax, we use bleach and weed killer!
Post #306325 8th Feb 2014 9:10pm
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WelshGas



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Too True Big Cry LANDYWATCH

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Post #306327 8th Feb 2014 9:12pm
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Landlord



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borderterrier wrote:
You got to love Defenders. Most folk clean their cars with shampoo and wax, we use bleach and weed killer!


Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top
Post #306348 8th Feb 2014 9:50pm
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rossy



Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
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I spray it with Polycell Mould killer spray. It turns brown and then disappears for about six months. I use it on the caravan too because I found that a toothbrush and bleach spray resulted in the mould returning after only a few weeks Thumbs Up
Post #306350 8th Feb 2014 9:53pm
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borderterrier



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Even better. Interestingly I have had no sign of it in my current Defender.
Post #306353 8th Feb 2014 9:56pm
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WelshGas



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That's interesting borderterrier, because I didn't have the green algae until my Defender was about 3 yrs old. Maybe it takes a few years to soak up dust/dirt in the felt before the algae takes hold. Whistle LANDYWATCH

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Post #306356 8th Feb 2014 10:00pm
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Laurie



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Buy some of this.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wet-Forget-Lichen-...and+forget
I use it on everything outdoors - Defender - caravan - paving slabs - garden furinture - etc..
Stays effective for about a year and there's no work involved. Just spray it on and forget......
It's magic. Very Happy 
Post #306363 8th Feb 2014 10:18pm
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borderterrier



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Looks like a god option for the caravan, the roof gets covers in algae being parked up.
Post #306370 8th Feb 2014 10:32pm
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K9F



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Few solutions here on an old thread:

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17786.html?highlight=credit 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!!
Post #306374 8th Feb 2014 10:55pm
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