Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 17:34:40 -0400 From: "dave" <alofusblountmaybenospamel.net> Subject: Re: How to clear/clean mold off a 900 (power) hood ?
Well, It would appear someone parked your ragtop under a tree regularly. Use warm soapy water and a regular scrub brush over the entire top. Pay particular attention to the mouldy spots. Rinse very thoroughly. Wait for a while to see if the mold reoccurs. If the mold reoccurs use a solution of white vinegar to kill off the mold. Do not get any vinegar on the bodywork. If the top is original, you will likely find the rear glass unattached to the fabric. In the U.S I would try "Shoe-Goo" to seal the glass, I'm sure there is something similar locally. After the glass is sealed, I would use tent sealer, regular silicone spray, or some other fabric waterproofing stuff. Be particularly heavy with application near the leading edge of the top. Don't get the stuff on the body work, it makes smudges that are tough to clean off, trust me on that one. In my experience tent spray lasts about 4 months or so. Regular "convertible top" sealer lasts 6 months or so, at a much greater cost. The silicone spray / sealer will keep the mold away if the top gets to dry off regularly. dave "Bloke" <iainfentonnospamo.co.uk> wrote in message news:WgrMc.306$E6.979nospam-1.opaltelecom.net... > Hi all, > > I recently bought a 2nd hand 900 (1992), with a power hood. it has some > mold spots on the hood, near where it meets the boot. Is there any advice > on what to use to clean/get rid of these moldy spots ? My local Saab dealer > just says use soap and water, but is that really good enough ? I am in the > U.K., by the way. > > All thoughts appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Iain. > > >