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Removing moss from seals
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Joe87
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Removing moss from seals
My window and sunroof seals have a persistent moss growing on them that comes back after a few months every time I scrub it off. Anyone know of a decent product that will remove it and stop it coming back?
1987 GTX
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MacColl
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Re: Removing moss from seals
I think I would go for a soft toothbrush and a non wax car shampoo then use that Auto Glym rubber and vinyl care, great stuff for rubber.
I've often thought that a mild bleach solution or even Milton might be a way of sterilising the moss growth but I am not in favour of household products because they tend to have a high salt content or are simply too aggressive. Someone else might confirm a trick or two.
I've often thought that a mild bleach solution or even Milton might be a way of sterilising the moss growth but I am not in favour of household products because they tend to have a high salt content or are simply too aggressive. Someone else might confirm a trick or two.
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Nate
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Re: Removing moss from seals
normally a toothbrush gets it off fine. don't have a problem with it coming back so long as the car is washed regular
Re: Removing moss from seals
Nate wrote:normally a toothbrush gets it off fine. don't have a problem with it coming back so long as the car is washed regular
agreed - this is what i did on the gtl after its 9 year lay up.
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81GTi
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Re: Removing moss from seals
a wipe with vinegar will prevent moss and algea growth.
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Neillyboy
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Re: Removing moss from seals
x 281GTi wrote:a wipe with vinegar will prevent moss and algea growth.
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Joe87
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Re: Removing moss from seals
Thanks for the advice. Will try vinegar applied with a toothbrush! I've always had problems with moss coming back after being cleaned off in three and a half years of owning the car. Makes it look so tatty...
1987 GTX
Re: Removing moss from seals
diluted weed killer??
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Nate
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Re: Removing moss from seals
potentially has salt added as a bulking agent (like washing up liquid) so would promote rot. check the label, and so long as there's nothing in it that would harm steel, should be finesick nick wrote:diluted weed killer??